England World Cup Squad: Tuchel Names Toney, Excludes Palmer Foden Maguire
- England manager Thomas Tuchel has named his squad for the 2026 World Cup, which is scheduled to take place in Canada, Mexico, and the United States.
- According to reporting from The Guardian, the selection includes a shock call-up for Ivan Toney.
- The reports characterized Alexander-Arnold as exiled in relation to the selection.
England manager Thomas Tuchel has named his squad for the 2026 World Cup, which is scheduled to take place in Canada, Mexico, and the United States.
According to reporting from The Guardian, the selection includes a shock call-up for Ivan Toney. Djed Spence has also been selected for the squad, a decision that comes as Trent Alexander-Arnold has been left out.
The reports characterized Alexander-Arnold as exiled
in relation to the selection. The announcement also confirmed that, as expected, there was no space for Harry Maguire, Cole Palmer, or Phil Foden in the final squad.
Djed Spence broke his jaw while playing for Chelsea during the week of May 18, 2026.
Tuchel, who has been charged with leading England in Canada, Mexico, and the United States, contacted players regarding his plans on May 20 and May 21, 2026. The official selection was confirmed on the morning of May 22, 2026.