England head coach Thomas Tuchel has named a 26-man squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with skipper Harry Kane set to spearhead the group and supported by leading figures such as Jude Bellingham, Bukayo Saka and Declan Rice.
Key takeaways
- Thomas Tuchel has selected a 26-player England roster for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
- Harry Kane will captain the side, with Jude Bellingham, Bukayo Saka and Declan Rice also central to the setup.
- Jordan Henderson and Marcus Rashford are both back in the squad.
- Ivan Toney and Ollie Watkins are included among England’s attacking options.
- Cole Palmer, Phil Foden, Harry Maguire and Trent Alexander-Arnold are among notable omissions.
Squad inclusions and notable recalls
The list features the return of Jordan Henderson and Marcus Rashford, adding experience and attacking depth as Tuchel looks to balance quality across positions. In attack, the selection also includes Ivan Toney and Ollie Watkins, both viewed as key alternatives alongside the squad’s established forward options.
Players left out and full squad by position
Despite the strength of the roster, several prominent names were not selected. Cole Palmer, Phil Foden, Harry Maguire and Trent Alexander-Arnold are among those left out, while Jarrod Bowen, Morgan Gibbs-White, Luke Shaw and Fikayo Tomori are also missing from Tuchel’s World Cup group.
Goalkeepers: Jordan Pickford (Everton), Dean Henderson (Crystal Palace), James Trafford (Manchester City).
Defenders: Reece James (Chelsea), Tino Livramento (Newcastle), Marc Guehi (Manchester City), Ezri Konsa (Aston Villa), John Stones (Manchester City), Jarell Quansah (Bayer Leverkusen), Nico O’Reilly (Manchester City), Dan Burn (Newcastle), Djed Spence (Tottenham Hotspur).
Midfielders: Declan Rice (Arsenal), Elliot Anderson (Nottingham Forest), Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid), Jordan Henderson (Brentford), Morgan Rogers (Aston Villa), Kobbie Mainoo (Manchester United), Eberechi Eze (Arsenal).
Forwards: Harry Kane (Bayern Munich), Ivan Toney (Al-Ahli), Ollie Watkins (Aston Villa), Bukayo Saka (Arsenal), Noni Madueke (Arsenal), Marcus Rashford (Barcelona, loan from Manchester United), Anthony Gordon (Newcastle).
