England's predicted final squad for FIFA World Cup 2026

Thomas Tuchel will unveil the final list of players on May 22.

The England national football team are one of the favourites to win the 2026 FIFA World Cup. They have star-studded players. With a proper strategy, the Englishmen might have a chance to clinch the prestigious title for the second time.

Thomas Tuchel has been monitoring closely and is soon going to come up with the final squad for the upcoming edition of FIFA’s flagship tournament. The mega competition is all set to begin on June 11.

The Three Lions have been drawn in Group L along with the likes of Croatia, Ghana and Panama. This time the FIFA World Cup is going to take place in the USA, Canada and Mexico. The extended tournament will have a total of 48 teams this time.

Players like Harry Kane, Declan Rice and Bukayo Saka will most likely be included. Some of the out-of-form stars might also be included in the squad. Jude Bellingham and Harry Maguire are some names which might not make it to the playing XI but are likely to make it to the final squad.

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England’s predicted 26-man squad

Goalkeepers: Jordan Pickford, Dean Henderson, James Trafford

Defenders: Reece James, Tino Livramento, Harry Maguire, Marc Guéhi, Erzi Konsa, Dan Burn, Nico O’Reilly, Lewis Hall

Midfielders: Declan Rice, Jude Bellingham, Kobbie Mainoo, Jordan Henderson, Eberechi Eze, Morgan Rogers, Cole Palmer, Adam Wharton

Forwards: Harry Kane, Bukayo Saka, Marcus Rashford, Anthony Gordon, Noni Madueke, Jarrod Bowen, Ivan Toney

Predicted Starting XI (4-2-3-1)

Pickford (GK); James, Guehi, Konsa, O’Reilly; Henderson, Mainoo; Saka, Palmer, Rashford; Kane

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