Watford players prepare for World Cup with international matches
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 8, 2026, 1:29 PM
Last updated Jun 8, 2026
Watford's Egil Selvik, Edo Kayembe, and Nestory Irankunda are set for the World Cup starting June 11. Selvik saw 18 minutes of action in Norway's 1-1 draw with Morocco, while Irankunda played 71 minutes for Australia in their own 1-1 draw against Switzerland. Kayembe will be with DR Congo, who face Chile in their final warm-up tonight. The tournament groups for the Watford trio have been outlined, detailing their upcoming opponents.
- •Egil Selvik played 18 minutes for Norway against Morocco.
- •Nestory Irankunda featured for 71 minutes in Australia's match with Switzerland.
- •Edo Kayembe will compete with DR Congo against Chile in a warm-up.
- •The World Cup kicks off on June 11 with several Watford players involved.
- •Each player is grouped with strong international teams in the tournament.
- 1:29 PMYahoo Sports — Watford players getting set for World Cup
"Hornets trio Egil Selvik, Edo Kayembe and Nestory Irankunda will play at the World Cup.
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