Thomas Tuchel is set to confirm his England squad as the Three Lions prepare for the 2026 World Cup in the USA, Mexico, and Canada. England enter the tournament among the favourites, with Tuchel aiming to end a 60-year wait for men's senior silverware since the 1966 World Cup. The 26 players chosen will travel to the United States next month.
When will England’s World Cup 2026 squad be announced?
The squad will be revealed on Friday 22 May at Wembley Stadium in London. The announcement event begins at 9:45am BST, with all 26 names expected to follow shortly after.
How can I follow the announcement?
The Independent will provide a live stream of the event, while the official England app will also offer live coverage. Former England internationals Daniel Sturridge and Theo Walcott will be part of the broadcast, hosted by presenter Kyle Walker.
When will we hear from Thomas Tuchel?
Tuchel is due to address the media after the announcement, around 11am BST.
What next for England?
Once the squad is named, Tuchel and the Three Lions will travel to Florida in early June for a pre-World Cup training camp. This includes two friendly matches: against New Zealand on Saturday 6 June (9pm BST) and Costa Rica on Wednesday 10 June (9pm BST).
England have been drawn in Group L with Croatia, Ghana, and Panama. Their first match is against Luka Modric's Croatia on 17 June in Arlington, Texas. Further tests against Ghana on 23 June in Boston and Panama on 27 June in New York will determine England's progress as they aim to reach the last 32 in this 48-team tournament.
