England coach Thomas Tuchel has named the official squad for the FIFA World Cup 2026, with some big names missing out. The squad announcement might come as a surprise to many, as several Premier League stars have failed to make the cut. Harry Kane will continue to lead the England national football team after his dominant season with Bayern Munich, while midfield veteran Jordan Henderson gets the nod.
Manchester United centre-back Harry Maguire remains out of Tuchel’s plans. John Stones, however, retains his place in the England squad, alongside Jarell Quansah, Reece James, and Declan Rice. Apart from Kane, the English frontline features Ivan Toney, Ollie Watkins, Bukayo Saka, and Marcus Rashford.
Phil Foden, Cole Palmer Miss FIFA World Cup 2026 Call-Up
Thomas Tuchel has had a hard time finalising the squad as he has many players to pick from. Expectedly, some talented individuals, who might have dreamt of donning the English kit this summer, remain out.
Manchester City’s Phil Foden and Chelsea’s Cole Palmer are not part of England’s World Cup 2026 squad. Meanwhile, Trent Alexander-Arnold has also missed out after his below-par campaign with Real Madrid.
England World Cup Squad 2026: Check Full List of Players
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers | Jordan Pickford, Dean Henderson, James Trafford |
| Defenders | Reece James, Ezri Konsa, Jarell Quansah, John Stones, Marc Guéhi, Dan Burn, Nico O’Reilly, Djed Spence, Tino Livramento |
| Midfielders | Declan Rice, Elliot Anderson, Kobbie Mainoo, Jordan Henderson, Morgan Rogers, Jude Bellingham, Eberechi Eze |
| Forwards | Harry Kane, Ivan Toney, Ollie Watkins, Bukayo Saka, Marcus Rashford, Anthony Gordon, Noni Madueke |
What Thomas Tuchel Said About England’s Squad Selection?
The England head coach was honest when he said, “A lot of difficult decisions. I’m feeling a mix of relief, excitement, and ready to go. Once the decisions are made, it gives you clarity and I can’t wait to be on the plane. I love the tough decisions because they bring in the end clarity, a certain edge.”
England World Cup Schedule & Fixtures
The England national football team will play two warm-up games against New Zealand and Costa Rica before kicking off their World Cup campaign. Placed in Group L, the Three Lions will take on Croatia in the tournament opener on June 18 before facing Ghana and Panama in the remaining fixtures.
