Tom Aspinall jokes with Phil Foden about World Cup absence
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 14, 2026, 4:30 PM
Last updated Jun 14, 2026
UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall shared a light-hearted moment with Phil Foden, who was surprisingly left off England’s World Cup squad. Aspinall's Instagram post highlighted both athletes' snubs, as he also was not invited to a UFC event at the White House. Despite Foden’s training during his vacation, his absence marks a significant moment for the Manchester City midfielder following an inconsistent season. Aspinall, recovering from eye surgery, is still awaiting clearance to return to full training.
- •Phil Foden was excluded from England's World Cup squad.
- •Tom Aspinall joked about their shared absence from events.
- •Foden is training during his vacation despite the snub.
- •Aspinall recovers from eye surgery and awaits full training clearance.
- 4:30 PMYahoo Sports — Tom Aspinall aims joke at Phil Foden after England World Cup snub
"Phil Foden’s omission from England’s World Cup squad was one of the biggest surprises in Thomas Tuchel’s final selection. The Manchester City midfielder was left out along with Cole Palmer and Jarrod Bowen, while Tuchel opted to include Noni Madueke in his attacking options.
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