Squad Announcement: England Team for the 2026 World Cup

Date: 22nd May 2026
Written by: Harriet McCulley

The wait is finally over! The England squad for the 2026 World Cup has been announced. Head coach Thomas Tuchel has selected a 26-player squad that will represent the Three Lions in the tournament across Canada, Mexico, and the USA.

England Squad Breakdown

Here’s the official squad split by position:

Goalkeepers

  • Jordan Pickford (Everton)
  • Dean Henderson (Crystal Palace)
  • James Trafford (Manchester City)

Defenders

  • Reece James (Chelsea)
  • Tino Livramento (Newcastle)
  • John Stones (Manchester City)
  • Marc Guéhi (Manchester City)
  • Ezri Konsa (Aston Villa)
  • Dan Burn (Newcastle)
  • Jarell Quansah (Bayer Leverkusen)
  • Nico O’Reilly (Manchester City)
  • Djed Spence, (Tottenham)

Midfielders

  • Jordan Henderson (Brentford)
  • Elliot Anderson (Nottingham Forest)
  • Declan Rice (Arsenal)
  • Kobbie Mainoo (Manchester United)
  • Eberechi Eze (Arsenal)
  • Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid)
  • Morgan Rogers (Aston Villa)

Forwards

  • Bukayo Saka (Arsenal)
  • Noni Madueke (Arsenal)
  • Marcus Rashford (Barcelona)
  • Anthony Gordon (Newcastle)
  • Harry Kane (Bayern Munich)
  • Ollie Watkins (Aston Villa)
  • Ivan Toney (Al-Ahli)

Live Announcement Recap

The squad was revealed in a live show earlier today where hosts shared their insights and perspective on the selection. The presentation highlighted the blend of experienced veterans and exciting young talents who will don the Three Lions jersey on the global stage.

Upcoming Matches

Following the squad announcement, the Three Lions will travel to Florida for a pre-World Cup training camp. They will be playing two friendly matches as part of their preparations:

  • New Zealand v England on Saturday, June 6th
  • England v Costa Rica on Wednesday, June 10th

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