Chris Richards declares himself ‘ready’ for the World Cup

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Chris Richards has declared himself ready for the 2026 World Cup after recovering from an ankle injury sustained with Crystal Palace in mid-May. The center-back, considered a bedrock of Mauricio Pochettino’s defense, has returned to full training. Richards expressed significant anxiety regarding the severity of the injury but is now racing to be fit for the high-pressure Group D opener against Paraguay, where he aims to be in the starting lineup for the United States.