England's 2026 World Cup squad
England arrive at the 2026 World Cup among the favourites, chasing a first title since 1966. Head coach Thomas Tuchel named his 26-man squad, captained by Harry Kane. Here is the full roster.
The 26-man squad
Goalkeepers (3): Jordan Pickford, Dean Henderson, James Trafford
Defenders (9): Reece James, John Stones, Marc Guéhi, Ezri Konsa, Dan Burn, Tino Livramento, Djed Spence, Nico O'Reilly, Jarell Quansah
Midfielders (7): Declan Rice, Jude Bellingham, Elliot Anderson, Jordan Henderson, Kobbie Mainoo, Morgan Rogers, Eberechi Eze
Forwards (7): Harry Kane, Bukayo Saka, Marcus Rashford, Anthony Gordon, Ollie Watkins, Noni Madueke, Ivan Toney
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- Harry Kane (Bayern Munich): captain and all-time top scorer.
- Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid): the engine and star of the midfield.
- Bukayo Saka (Arsenal): the main threat out wide.
The big names left out
Tuchel was ruthless with his selection. Among the eye-catching omissions were Phil Foden, Cole Palmer, Trent Alexander-Arnold and Harry Maguire, a sign of how deep England's talent pool runs.
Frequently asked questions
Who is England's head coach for 2026? Thomas Tuchel.
Who is the captain? Harry Kane.
When did England last win the World Cup? In 1966, their only title to date.
Which big names missed out? Phil Foden, Cole Palmer, Trent Alexander-Arnold and Harry Maguire, among others.
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