The 2026 World Cup is just around the corner and England will be attending this summer’s event with high expectations.
The Three Lions will enter the tournament in Canada, Mexico and the United States as one of the front-runners, with Thomas Tuchel facing a selection dilemma ahead of the final.
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Tuchel must submit England’s provisional squad for this summer’s World Cup on Monday. FIFA rules stipulate that participating countries must nominate a provisional squad of up to 55 players on May 11 before making final selections later this month.
Here’s everything you need to know.
When will England announce their 2026 World Cup squad?
Tuchel has until Saturday, May 30 to submit his final 26-man squad. However, England have confirmed that an official announcement will be made on Friday, May 22, and will be released for the first time via the official England app.
England’s first World Cup match will be against Croatia on June 17. The Three Lions will also face Ghana and Panama in Group L.
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In addition to the 26-man team, Tuchel can also take 9 additional players to the United States for training. This team will be filled with potential replacements if any injuries occur before kickoff.
Who did Thomas Tuchel name in his final England squad?
The England boss opted to expand his squad during training camp in March. Kobe Minu, Harry Maguire and Dominic Calvert-Lewin were recalled, while Everton midfielder James Garner made his debut.
England squad for March internationals
goalkeeper: Dean Henderson (Crystal Palace), Jordan Pickford (Everton), James Trafford (Manchester City), Aaron Ramsdale (Newcastle United), Jason Steele (Brighton).
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Defender: Dan Byrne (Newcastle United), Mark Guy (Manchester City), Lewis Hall (Newcastle United), Ezri Konsa (Aston Villa), Tino Liveramento (Newcastle United), Harry Ma Quayle (Manchester United), Nico O’Reilly (Manchester City), Jarrell Quinsa (Leverkusen), Jed Spence (Tottenham Hotspur), John Stones (Manchester City), Fikayo Tomori (AC Milan).
Midfield: Elliot Anderson (Nottingham Forest), Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid), James Garner (Everton), Jordan Henderson (Brentford), Kobe Mainu (Manchester United), Declan Rice (Arsenal), Morgan Rogers (Aston Villa), Adam Walton (Crystal Palace).
forward: Jarrod Bowen (West Ham United), Dominic Calvert-Lewin (Leeds United), Eberidge Eze (Arsenal), Phil Foden (Manchester City), Anthony Gordon (Newcastle United), Harry Kane (Bayern Munich) Munich), Noni Maddue (Arsenal), Cole Palmer (Chelsea), Marcus Rashford (Barcelona, loan from Manchester United), Bukayo Saka (Arsenal), Dominic Solanke (Tottenham Hotspur).