Maguire Faces Uncertainty Over 2026 World Cup Spot Following Greek Court Ruling
A legal ruling in Greece has cast a shadow over Maguire's hopes of featuring for England at the World Cup this summer.
Six years on from a night in Mykonos, Harry Maguire's legal troubles are back — and the timing couldn't be worse.
A Greek court has upheld Harry Maguire's conviction for assault, resisting arrest, and attempted bribery, stemming from a 2020 incident during a family holiday. The Manchester United defender, who has always denied the charges, received a 15-month suspended sentence and a €1,500 fine. His legal team plan to appeal.
The bigger concern now is the 2026 World Cup. US visa restrictions could theoretically block Maguire from entering the country — though some reports suggest no travel ban is currently in place, leaving his eligibility unclear. With his United contract expiring this summer and England's squad taking shape, Maguire faces an anxious wait on multiple fronts.
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