Thomas Tuchel has officially unveiled the 26-player roster that will represent England at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The announcement was made on Friday, with the tournament scheduled to take place across the United States, Mexico, and Canada this summer.
A few high-profile names were notably omitted from the selection. Harry Maguire, the Manchester United defender, along with Phil Foden and Cole Palmer, were left out. Morgan Gibbs-White, who has been among the Premier League’s top performers recently, also failed to make the cut, as did Adam Wharton and Luke Shaw.
In a bold move, Ivan Toney has been included in the attacking lineup, and Djed Spence gets the nod over the likes of Trent Alexander-Arnold and Lewis Hall for the full-back roles. The squad combines experience with emerging talent, with key players like Bukayo Saka, Noni Madueke, and Eberechi Eze securing their places.
The full England squad for the 2026 World Cup is as follows: Goalkeepers: Jordan Pickford, Dean Henderson, James Trafford. Defenders: Ezri Konsa, John Stones, Marc Guehi, Jarell Quansah, Tino Livramento, Nico O’Reilly, Djed Spence, Reece James. Midfielders: Declan Rice, Elliot Anderson, Jordan Henderson, Morgan Rogers, Jude Bellingham, Eberechi Eze. Forwards: Harry Kane, Ivan Toney, Ollie Watkins, Bukayo Saka, Noni Madueke, Marcus Rashford, Anthony Gordon.
Tuchel’s selections have sparked discussion, particularly the exclusion of Palmer and Foden, but the German tactician has expressed confidence in the chosen group to compete on the global stage.