Thomas Tuchel is preparing to unveil his 26-man England squad for the 2026 World Cup, with the official announcement expected around 10am BST on Friday morning. The tournament will be held across the United States, Mexico, and Canada.
Although the squad is yet to be confirmed, speculation is rife about which players have made the cut and which have been left out. One player who has already confirmed his absence is Harry Maguire. The Manchester United defender expressed his disappointment, stating he was “shocked and gutted by the decision” to be omitted from the travelling party.
Big Names Expected to Miss Out
According to reports, several high-profile players are rumoured to be missing from the squad. These include Adam Wharton, Phil Foden, Cole Palmer, Luke Shaw, Fikayo Tomori, and Levi Colwill. The potential exclusions of Foden and Palmer, in particular, have raised eyebrows given their performances at club level.
New Faces in Line for Call-Ups
In contrast, a number of players are reportedly set to receive their first call-ups or return to the international setup. Dan Burn, Nico O'Reilly, Kobbie Mainoo, and Noni Madueke are all believed to be in contention for places in Tuchel’s final 26-man squad.
The full squad is expected to be confirmed on Friday morning, with fans and pundits alike eagerly awaiting the official list. Tuchel’s selections will be scrutinised as England aim to go one step further than their runner-up finish in the previous European Championship.
