England Squad Announced for 2026 World Cup

Thomas Tuchel reveals 26-man squad ahead of tournament start

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England's 26-man squad for the 2026 World Cup has been announced by Thomas Tuchel.
The team will begin their campaign against Croatia on June 17, with further group matches against Ghana and Panama.
The tournament kicks off on June 11 across the US, Mexico, and Canada.

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England has announced their squad for the 2026 World Cup. Coach Thomas Tuchel revealed the 26-man team on Friday. The tournament begins on June 11, with England's first match scheduled for June 17 against Croatia.

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England have announced their squad for the 2026 World Cup.

Thomas Tuchel named his 26-man squad on Friday, with England's tournament getting under way against Croatia on 17 June, before further group games against Ghana and Panama.

Now that the squad has been announced, it is time to pick the line-up you want to see Tuchel deploy in the United States.

The World Cup, which takes place across the US, Mexico and Canada, starts on 11 June.

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