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England FIFA World Cup 2026 Squad & Schedule: England have announced their squad for the FIFA World Cup 2026 under new manager Thomas Tuchel. His team selection has created a lot of debate because he has left out some big players like Phil Foden, Luke Shaw, Cole Palmer, and Harry Maguire.
Fans are surprised, but Tuchel has chosen players based on current form and fitness. He has also given chances to young players who are performing well in the Premier League.
England were very close to winning the 2022 World Cup but lost to France. That defeat still hurts fans, but now they are hoping for a better result in 2026.
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England Squad for 2026 World Cup
Goalkeepers
1. Jordan Pickford, 2. Dean Henderson, 3. James Trafford
Defenders
1. John Stones, 2. Marc Guéhi, 3. Reece James, 4. Ezri Konsa, 5. Dan Burn, 6. Tino Livramento, 7. Djed Spence, 8. Jarrell Quansah, 9. Nico O’Reilly
Midfielders
1. Jude Bellingham, 2. Declan Rice, 3. Kobbie Mainoo, 4. Eberechi Eze, 5. Jordan Henderson, 6. Elliot Anderson, 7. Morgan Rogers
Forwards
1. Harry Kane, 2. Bukayo Saka, 3. Marcus Rashford, 4. Anthony Gordon, 5. Noni Madueke, 6. Ivan Toney, 7. Ollie Watkins
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England FIFA World Cup 2026 Fixture
Here is the complete group-stage schedule for FIFA World Cup 2026, with UK and IST timings:
| Date | Stage | Match | UK Time (BST) | IST Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, 17 June | Group Stage | England vs Croatia | 9:00 PM | 1:30 AM (18 June) |
| Tue, 23 June | Group Stage | England vs Ghana | 9:00 PM | 1:30 AM (24 June) |
| Sat, 27 June | Group Stage | Panama vs England | 10:00 PM | 2:30 AM (28 June) |
Road Ahead for England
After narrowly missing major silverware in recent tournaments, including a painful loss in the Euro final, England enter this World Cup with renewed ambition. The attacking trio led by Harry Kane, Bukayo Saka, and Marcus Rashford, combined with the midfield strength of Jude Bellingham and Declan Rice, gives England a balanced and competitive edge.
Under Tuchel’s disciplined and tactical approach, England fans will once again hope for the famous dream — “It’s coming home.”
Final Outlook
This version of England looks different from previous campaigns: younger, more aggressive, and tactically flexible. Whether Tuchel’s bold selections pay off will be one of the biggest storylines of the tournament.
If the new system clicks, England could finally convert potential into silverware on football’s biggest stage.
Also Read: Germany FIFA World Cup 2026 Squad, Fixtures & Schedule
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