AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoWorld Cup squads locked in: FIFA has confirmed a record 1,248 players from 48 nations for the expanded 2026 tournament, with 891 making their debuts and Craig Gordon (43) the oldest, while Mexico’s Gilberto Mora (17) is the youngest. Senegal spotlight: Senegal named its 26-man squad for the World Cup, with Sadio Mané included, as the team prepares for Group I alongside France and Norway. USMNT hype (and Senegal ties): The U.S. heads into the opener after a 3-2 warm-up win over Senegal, and Mauricio Pochettino’s use of laptops during FIFA hydration breaks is now sparking debate over what’s allowed. FIFA’s new match rhythm: FIFA confirmed hydration breaks will include a tactical edge, with coaches getting a structured moment during the three-minute pauses. Ghana politics spills into culture: Ghana’s anti-LGBTQ+ bill has passed parliament, with the president saying it will face scrutiny before approval—raising fresh concerns across society. Visa access shake-up: The U.S. plans to cut visa-processing hubs across Africa from nearly 50 to 20, with Dakar listed as one of the remaining hubs.
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