Cole Palmer and Phil Foden Left Out of England’s 2026 World Cup Squad by Tuchel

England’s Official Roster for the 2026 FIFA World Cup

According to Главком: Thomas Tuchel, the head coach of the England national team, has revealed the squad that will represent the country at the 2026 World Cup. Notably absent from the list are Cole Palmer, Phil Foden, Trent Alexander-Arnold, and Harry Maguire. Meanwhile, Ivan Toney has secured a spot, despite having only played a few minutes for the national side since Euro 2024.

England has been drawn into a group alongside Croatia, Ghana, and Panama. The team’s opening match is scheduled for June 17, 2026, against Croatia, who are managed by Zlatko Dalić. Croatia’s roster features well-known players such as Luka Modrić, Mateo Kovačić, and Ivan Perišić, among others.

England Squad List

The full England squad for the 2026 World Cup is as follows:

• Goalkeepers:
  • Dean Henderson (Crystal Palace)
  • Jordan Pickford (Everton)
  • James Trafford (Manchester City)
• Defenders:
  • Marc Guéhi
  • John Stones
  • Nico O'Reilly (all - Manchester City)
  • Dan Burn
  • Valentino Livramento (both - Newcastle)
  • Ezri Konsa (Aston Villa)
  • Jedd Spence (Tottenham)
  • Jarell Quansah (Bayer)
  • Reece James (Chelsea)
• Midfielders:
  • Eberechi Eze
  • Declan Rice (both - Arsenal)
  • Jordan Henderson (Brentford)
  • Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid)
  • Elliot Anderson (Nottingham Forest)
  • Kobbie Mainoo (Manchester United)
  • Morgan Rogers (Aston Villa)
• Forwards:
  • Harry Kane (Bayern Munich)
  • Bukayo Saka
  • Noni Madueke (both - Arsenal)
  • Marcus Rashford (Barcelona)
  • Ollie Watkins (Aston Villa)
  • Anthony Gordon (Newcastle)
  • Ivan Toney (Al-Ahli Jeddah)

The 2026 World Cup will take place in June and July, with England aiming for a strong performance in this major tournament.

The omission of several key players may point to Tuchel’s new strategy focused on building a team around younger and more promising talent. Including Ivan Toney could reflect confidence in his potential, even though his international experience is limited. Competing in a group with Croatia, Ghana, and Panama promises to be challenging, and the outcomes of these matches could shape the team’s path in the tournament.

The absence of notable players like Cole Palmer and Phil Foden raises questions about Thomas Tuchel's selection strategy as he aims to build a competitive squad. Similarly, Belgium has announced its roster for the 2026 World Cup, featuring stars like Thibaut Courtois and Kevin De Bruyne. To explore how Belgium's choices compare with England's, check out the details in our article on Belgium's World Cup squad.