England have officially named their 26-man 2026 World Cup squad, confirming the absence of Harry Maguire, Phil Foden and Cole Palmer. Maguire had already said he was 'shocked and gutted' after being left out.
England have officially named their 26-man squad for the 2026 World Cup, confirming that Harry Maguire, Phil Foden and Cole Palmer have all been left out.
The announcement turns earlier reporting into a confirmed selection decision, with England naming the squad on Friday as scheduled.
Maguire had already signalled his disappointment before the official release, posting on Instagram that he was "shocked and gutted" after being omitted.
The exclusions are among the most notable calls in Thomas Tuchel's first World Cup squad, with the three players all regular high-profile names in England discussion in recent years.
England's official squad announcement had been due on Friday 22 May, and the team is now set for the tournament with its 26-player group confirmed.
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Updated to reflect official squad confirmation.