JJ Gabriel, Michael Carrick, World Cup impact - Manchester United's plan for pre-season (opens original article in a new tab)

Manchester United announced their 2026 pre-season plans, including friendly matches in Europe and opportunities for young players amid World Cup absences.

• Manchester United confirmed their pre-season schedule and final friendly matches for 2026.
• 12 senior players will be unavailable during pre-season due to World Cup commitments, allowing young players to gain experience.
• United will play matches in Europe to reduce travel, avoiding international tours for the first time since 2002.