England has officially announced its squad numbers for the 2026 World Cup as the 26-man squad convenes in Florida for a pre-tournament warm-up camp. The announcement comes as the team prepares for their opening match against Croatia on 17 June.
Key Squad Number Assignments
Captain Harry Kane will continue to wear the number 9 shirt, a familiar sight for England supporters. Jude Bellingham has been assigned the number 10, indicating his central role in manager Thomas Tuchel's plans. Elliot Anderson, making his World Cup debut, has been given the prestigious number 8 shirt, previously worn by Paul Scholes and Frank Lampard. Nico O'Reilly, another tournament debutant following a breakthrough season, will wear number 3. Both Anderson and O'Reilly are expected to play prominent roles.
Full Squad Number List
The complete squad numbers are as follows: 1. Jordan Pickford, 2. Kyle Walker, 3. Nico O'Reilly, 4. Declan Rice, 5. John Stones, 6. Marc Guehi, 7. Bukayo Saka, 8. Elliot Anderson, 9. Harry Kane, 10. Jude Bellingham, 11. Marcus Rashford, 12. Kieran Trippier, 13. Aaron Ramsdale, 14. Jack Grealish, 15. Levi Colwill, 16. Conor Gallagher, 17. Cole Palmer, 18. James Maddison, 19. Ollie Watkins, 20. Eberechi Eze, 21. Trent Alexander-Arnold, 22. Dean Henderson, 23. Luke Shaw, 24. Kobbie Mainoo, 25. Jarrad Branthwaite, 26. Anthony Gordon.
World Cup Campaign Begins
England's World Cup journey will commence against Croatia on 17 June, as they aim to end a 60-year wait for a major international trophy. The Florida training camp will be crucial for fine-tuning tactics and building team cohesion before the tournament.
