England coach Thomas Tuchel is all set to name his 26-man FIFA World Cup 2026 squad on Friday (May 22), as some of the big names are looking forward to the call.
However, there could be some big omissions that could highlight Tuchel's England squad. Two names that are likely to be omitted from the FIFA World Cup 2026 squad are Harry Maguire andFikayoTomori.
Thomas Tuchel to omit Harry Maguire and Fikayo Tomori?
Ahead of the official rosterreveal, speculation has centered on several high-profile snubs. Maguire has already publicly expressed his shock and disappointment over being excluded, and reports suggest he will be joined on the sidelines by Manchester City's Phil Foden and Luke Shaw. These omissions, despite their recent appearances in international friendlies, underscore Tuchel's commitment to a significant tactical overhaul as England prepares for the tournament in North America.
AC Milan's FikayoTomori is also in line to miss the tournament having made the England squad on multiple occasions in the past.
Once the squad is confirmed, the Three Lions will head to Florida in early June for a rigorous training camp, which includes key warm-up matches against New Zealand on June 6 and Costa Rica on June 10.
England will launch their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign in Group L, pitted against Croatia, Ghana, and Panama. To make a mark in the United States, the Three Lions will tackle a challenging group stage schedule across three iconic venues:
England vs. Croatia:June 18, 2026, at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
England vs. Ghana:June 24, 2026, at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts.
Panama vs. England:June 28, 2026, at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
This fixtures list takes England to various high-profile U.S. cities as they fight to progress from the group phase. In the context of the tournament's new 48-team format, building momentum early in these matches will be essential if England hopes to advance deep into the knockout stages and vie for the world title.