England's World Cup squad announcement will be made by Thomas Tuchel, who is now the head coach. The team is considered a favorite for the 2026 tournament despite a 60-year wait for the title.
Key points
England is a favorite for the 2026 World Cup
Thomas Tuchel is the new head coach
Gareth Southgate stepped down after Euro 2024
Tuchel has identified a core group for the squad
The tournament will be held in North America
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England will head into the 2026 World Cup as one of the favourites for the trophy, despite their wait to be crowned champions of the world having now stretched to 60 years.
Former Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain head coach Thomas Tuchel will take charge of the team for the tournament in North America, with the German's pedigree of delivering silverware at club level seen as a reason for players and fans to feel confident in their chances of success.
Tuchel, who took charge after Gareth Southgate stepped down following the Euro 2024 final defeat to Spain, has largely identified a core group in his squad, but there are still some unknowns when it comes to who he will pick for the tournament in the United States, Canada and Mexico.
Here is what we know about when those decisions will be made.
Q&A
When will Thomas Tuchel announce the England World Cup squad?
The specific date and time for Thomas Tuchel's announcement of the England World Cup squad have not been disclosed yet.
Who is the head coach of England for the 2026 World Cup?
Thomas Tuchel is the head coach of the England national team for the 2026 World Cup.
Why did Gareth Southgate step down as England's coach?
Gareth Southgate stepped down following England's defeat to Spain in the Euro 2024 final.
What are England's chances in the 2026 World Cup?
England is considered one of the favorites for the 2026 World Cup, aiming to end a 60-year wait for the trophy.
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The England squad will be announced on Friday, May 22.
Tuchel will then hold a live Q&A session at Wembley Stadium to discuss his selections, according to the FA.
As per FIFA regulations, competing teams at the World Cup must submit a provisional roster of players by May 11, and their final, whittled-down list no later than May 30.
How many players are in England's World Cup squad?
The final squad must contain at least 23 players and no more than 26. Tuchel is expected to choose a 26-man group. The only other stipulation is that at least three of these players must be goalkeepers.
Otherwise, Tuchel largely has free rein over who to take to the tournament, although the final group will likely look pretty similar to his squad in March.
Up to 27 team officials will complete the travelling party.
Can England replace players in their World Cup squad?
Teams are allowed to make a change to their squad due to injury or illness up to 24 hours before their first scheduled game of the tournament. Medical proof of the reason behind the withdrawal must be sent to FIFA for approval.
England's Group L opener is against Croatia in Arlington, Texas on June 17, meaning any replacements would have to be arranged by June 16. After that, the squad is set for the tournament.
The one exception concerns goalkeepers: if any of the three are injured or ill and has to withdraw, they can be replaced by another keeper from the provisional list at any stage of the competition (again, subject to FIFA ratifying the change).
Where is England's World Cup hotel and training camp?
England will be based in Kansas City, on the western edge of Missouri, during the World Cup.
They are due to stay at the four-star Inn at Meadowbrook, which is technically across the state line into Kansas. It is believed to have been chosen because it is quiet and secluded, even if it lacks in some facilities, such as an on-site swimming pool.
According to The Guardian, the FA wanted to use Sporting Kansas City's performance centre for training, but Argentina got their first. As such, the Three Lions will use Swope Soccer Village, a sports complex within Kansas City's 130-year-old Swope Park.
