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All the latest updates as Three Lions boss announces who’s in and who’s out

All eyes will be on Wembley Stadium this morning as England manager Thomas Tuchel announces his 26-man squad for the World Cup. The biggest-ever tournament, which will take place across three host nations - USA, Canada and Mexico - and five weeks, begins in less than a month’s time, and the Three Lions will be gunning to end 60 years of hurt.

Tuchel submitted a 55-man long list of names to FIFA last week, which form his provisional squad, and will this morning confirm the 26 which will be on the plane across the pond in a few short weeks. Manchester United defender Harry Maguire has already confirmed his “shock” and “disappointment” at being left out, while the likes of Cole Palmer and Phil Foden have also been overlooked.

There is good news for Arsenal’s Noni Madueke, who Standard Sport understands has been selected, but there remains uncertainty over Eberechi Eze’s spot. Levi Colwill is another to be left at home, having only recently returned from a serious knee injury. The announcement will begin at 9.45am, follow along below with expert insight and analysis from Dom Smith.

Live updates

8 minutes ago

Standard Sport writers have their say

England are set to name their squad for the 2026 World Cup.

After months of build-up, intense discussion and debate, manager Thomas Tuchel will officially announce his 26-man finals squad on Friday before then holding a press conference at Wembley.

There are plenty of questions set to be answered ahead of this summer’s tournament in North America, where England contest Group L alongside Croatia, Ghana and Panama.

Ahead of Tuchel’s official selection, Standard Sport’s football writers pick their preferred England World Cup squads.

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17 minutes ago

Noni Madueke is IN

Standard Sport understands that Noni Madueke is set to earn a call-up to England’s World Cup squad after helping Arsenal to a first Premier League title in 22 years. Despite struggling with fitness this season, Madueke's performances when fit been enough to catch Thomas Tuchel’s eye.

31 minutes ago

When is England's World Cup squad announced?

England have announced across their social media accounts that the squad announcement will begin at 9.45am BST today, Friday, May 22, 2026.

However, do not expect all 26 names to be listed out immediately.

With Daniel Sturridge and Theo Walcott set to provide insight and analysis, there will be some pre-amble ahead of the official announcement.

All times are subject to change, but there is an expectation that the squad will not be confirmed before 10am, and it could even be as late as 11am.

37 minutes ago

England World Cup squad announcement LIVE

Good morning and welcome to the London Standard’s LIVE coverage of England’s World Cup 2026 squad announcement.

All eyes will be on Wembley Stadium this morning and Three Lions head coach Thomas Tuchel names the 26 men who will be joining him on the plane across the pond.

Tuchel submitted a 55-man squad list to FIFA last week, which was in effect his provisional squad but the full list of names have never been confirmed, and 29 are set to be left at home.

There have been a few leaks ahead of the official announcement - more on those shortly - and even more confirmed reaction to being snubbed.

We have England reporter Dom Smith at the national stadium. Stick with us for all the build-up.