England World Cup Squad 2026: Full 26-Player Roster
The England World Cup Squad 2026 is through to the quarterfinals. Thomas Tuchel’s Three Lions won Group L, beat DR Congo 2-1 in the Round of 32, and edged co-hosts Mexico 3-2 with ten men in a Round of 16 classic at the Azteca. Next comes Norway in the last eight on Saturday, July 11.
This guide covers the full 26-man roster, results so far, key players and what comes next at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Captain Harry Kane keeps delivering, with six goals at the tournament and 14 in his World Cup career. He now meets his Bayern Munich teammate Erling Haaland in a heavyweight quarterfinal, with a semi-final place at stake.
England World Cup Squad 2026: Full 26-Man Roster
| Position | Player | Club | Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| GK | Jordan Pickford | Everton | 32 |
| GK | Dean Henderson | Crystal Palace | 29 |
| GK | James Trafford | Manchester City | 23 |
| DF | Dan Burn | Newcastle United | 34 |
| DF | Trevoh Chalobah | Chelsea | 26 |
| DF | Marc Guéhi | Manchester City | 25 |
| DF | Reece James | Chelsea | 25 |
| DF | Ezri Konsa | Aston Villa | 28 |
| DF | Nico O’Reilly | Manchester City | 20 |
| DF | Jarell Quansah | Bayer Leverkusen | 23 |
| DF | Djed Spence | Tottenham Hotspur | 25 |
| DF | John Stones | Manchester City | 32 |
| MF | Elliot Anderson | Nottingham Forest | 23 |
| MF | Jude Bellingham | Real Madrid | 22 |
| MF | Eberechi Eze | Arsenal | 27 |
| MF | Jordan Henderson | Brentford | 36 |
| MF | Kobbie Mainoo | Manchester United | 21 |
| MF | Declan Rice | Arsenal | 27 |
| MF | Morgan Rogers | Aston Villa | 23 |
| FW | Anthony Gordon | Barcelona | 25 |
| FW | Harry Kane (C) | Bayern Munich | 32 |
| FW | Noni Madueke | Arsenal | 24 |
| FW | Marcus Rashford | Manchester United | 28 |
| FW | Bukayo Saka | Arsenal | 24 |
| FW | Ivan Toney | Al-Ahli | 30 |
| FW | Ollie Watkins | Aston Villa | 30 |
For all 48 final rosters, see our World Cup 2026 squads hub.
Squad Stats and Standout Numbers
- Average age: 26.6 years
- Youngest: Nico O’Reilly (20)
- Oldest: Jordan Henderson (36), in a record fourth World Cup squad alongside Sir Bobby Charlton
- Premier League based: 21 of 26. The exceptions are Kane (Bayern Munich), Bellingham (Real Madrid), Gordon (Barcelona), Quansah (Bayer Leverkusen) and Toney (Al-Ahli)
- Best represented clubs: Arsenal and Manchester City, four players each
- Tournament debutants: nine, including Trafford, Chalobah, O’Reilly, Spence, Burn, Quansah, Anderson, Madueke and Rogers
England’s Group L Results and Performance
England won Group L with seven points, the only unbeaten side in the group. The campaign opened with a 4-2 win over Croatia in Arlington, where Kane scored twice and Jude Bellingham and Marcus Rashford added the others.
A disciplined Ghana held England to a 0-0 draw in Foxborough before a controlled 2-0 win over Panama in East Rutherford sealed top spot.
| Date | Opponent | Venue | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 17 | Croatia | Dallas Stadium, Arlington | Won 4-2 |
| Jun 23 | Ghana | Boston Stadium, Foxborough | Drew 0-0 |
| Jun 27 | Panama | New York New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford | Won 2-0 |
Against Panama, Bellingham opened the scoring and set up Kane for his 11th career World Cup goal, the strike that passed Gary Lineker and made Kane England’s all-time leading scorer at the finals.
England’s Knockout Run So Far
| Round | Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Round of 32 | Jul 1 | DR Congo | Won 2-1 |
| Round of 16 | Jul 5 | Mexico | Won 3-2 |
| Quarterfinal | Jul 11 | Norway | To play |
In the Round of 32, England came from behind to beat DR Congo 2-1 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. Brian Cipenga struck in the 7th minute, and the deficit held until Kane took over, equalising with a header on 75 minutes and firing the winner on 86.
The Round of 16 delivered an instant classic. England beat Mexico 3-2 at Estadio Azteca thanks to a Jude Bellingham double inside two first-half minutes, the second after a one-two with Kane. Julián Quiñones pulled one back for the hosts, Kane restored the two-goal cushion from the penalty spot after Anthony Gordon was fouled, and Raúl Jiménez replied with a Mexico penalty.
England then played more than half an hour a man down after Jarell Quansah was sent off on 54 minutes, but a resolute defence and a string of Jordan Pickford saves carried them into the last eight.
England’s Quarterfinal Fixture: Norway
England face Norway in the World Cup 2026 quarterfinal at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami on Saturday, July 11, kicking off at 5:00 PM ET (10:00 PM BST). Norway reached the last eight by beating five-time winners Brazil, with Erling Haaland scoring twice.
The tie is billed as Kane against Haaland, Bayern Munich teammates and two of the tournament’s deadliest finishers. Haaland leads the Golden Boot race with seven goals, one ahead of Kane. Tuchel must reshape his defence, with Jarell Quansah suspended after his red card against Mexico. The winner advances to a semi-final on July 15, where holders Argentina could await.
See the full 2026 World Cup schedule for the rest of the knockout bracket.
Key Players in the England World Cup Squad 2026
Harry Kane (C) | Bayern Munich
England’s record World Cup scorer is in ruthless form with six goals at the 2026 finals, including the penalty that beat Mexico. He sits second in the Golden Boot race, one behind Haaland, and remains the first name on the teamsheet.
Jude Bellingham | Real Madrid
At 22 and already at his second World Cup, Bellingham is saving his best for the biggest games. His two-goal burst sank Mexico, and he keeps driving from midfield, supplying Kane and arriving late in the box. He is central to England’s knockout hopes.
Declan Rice | Arsenal
The defensive spine of Tuchel’s side. Rice screens the back four, wins the ball high and feeds the wide attackers. England’s press only works when he controls the zone behind it, and his engine was vital as England defended in numbers against Mexico.
Bukayo Saka | Arsenal
England’s most reliable route into the final third, blending sharp dribbling with an accurate final ball from the right. His cross set up Bellingham’s opener against Mexico.
Jordan Pickford | Everton
England’s number one has grown into the tournament and was the difference at the Azteca, keeping the ten men in front of him alive with a run of saves. His command of the box will be tested again by Haaland.
How England Qualified for World Cup 2026
England were the first UEFA nation to reach the 2026 World Cup, winning Group K with eight wins from eight, 22 goals scored and none conceded. No European group produced a more emphatic winner. A 5-0 win away in Serbia was the standout, and qualification was confirmed on October 14, 2025 with a 5-0 win in Latvia, Kane scoring twice. England arrived at the finals ranked fourth in the FIFA world rankings.
Head Coach: Thomas Tuchel
Thomas Tuchel took charge as England head coach on January 1, 2025. The German, a Champions League winner with Chelsea in 2021, has also managed Borussia Dortmund, Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich. His preferred shape is a 4-2-3-1 or 4-3-3, with two holding midfielders shielding the back four and a mobile number 10 behind Kane. He presses high in games England should control and drops into a compact block against stronger sides, a plan that helped England grind out the win over Mexico with ten men.
Group L Final Standings
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | England | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +4 | 7 |
| 2 | Croatia | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6 |
| 3 | Ghana | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 4 | Panama | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | −4 | 0 |
See the full breakdown at the 2026 World Cup groups hub.
FAQ About the England World Cup Squad 2026
Who do England play in the World Cup 2026 quarterfinals?
England face Norway at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami on Saturday, July 11, 2026, kicking off at 5:00 PM ET (10:00 PM BST). The winner reaches a World Cup semi-final on July 15.
What was the score in England vs Mexico?
England won 3-2 in the Round of 16 on July 5, 2026. Jude Bellingham scored twice and Harry Kane converted a penalty, and England held on with ten men after Jarell Quansah was sent off.
How many World Cup goals has Harry Kane scored?
Kane has six goals at the 2026 tournament and 14 in his World Cup career. He passed Gary Lineker to become England’s all-time World Cup scorer and sits second in the Golden Boot race, one behind Erling Haaland.
Is Jarell Quansah suspended for the Norway game?
Yes. Quansah was shown a straight red card against Mexico and misses the quarterfinal through suspension, forcing Thomas Tuchel to reshuffle his defence against Norway.
Why are Phil Foden and Cole Palmer not in England’s squad?
Both were surprise omissions from Tuchel’s final 26 when the squad was named on May 22, 2026. He prioritised balance and in-form alternatives in midfield and attack, leaving two of the Premier League’s biggest names at home.
Where can I watch England’s 2026 World Cup games in the US?
England’s matches are on Fox in English and Telemundo in Spanish, with streaming on Peacock. Fox and Telemundo hold the US rights to all 104 games of the 2026 World Cup.
The England World Cup Squad 2026 has the depth, balance and defensive resilience to go all the way. Kane, Bellingham, Rice and Saka can all decide a knockout tie, and the character shown in beating Mexico with ten men suggests a squad built for the closing stages.
Norway and Haaland are the next test in the Miami quarterfinal, with a semi-final and a possible meeting with Argentina waiting for the winner. England have not won a major tournament since 1966, and few squads have reached this stage in stronger form.
