The countdown is officially on for football fans. England manager Thomas Tuchel is set to announce his highly anticipated 26-player squad for the FIFA World Cup 2026 today, May 22, Friday.
Excitement is building as the Three Lions prepare to head to North America for the tournament, which runs from June 11 to July 19 across Canada, Mexico, and the United States.
Several blockbuster names are missing out due to tactical shake-ups and late fitness tests; Manchester United veteran Harry Maguire publicly expressed he is 'shocked and gutted' after being left at home, joined on the sidelines by big-name casualties like Phil Foden and Cole Palmer following tough club campaigns.
Injury concerns will also dictate the roster, with Ben White officially ruled out and Newcastle's Tino Livramento facing a race against time to prove his fitness from a thigh issue.
Fans can expect a surprise recall for striker Ivan Toney to backup Harry Kane, alongside a tournament spot for Arsenal's in-form winger Noni Madueke.
England FIFA World Cup 2026 Squad Announcement:
What time will the England World Cup squad be announced?
The official 26-man England World Cup squad will be revealed today, Friday, May 22, 2026, at 10:00 AM BST, 2:30 PM IST.
Where is the venue for the squad announcement?
The squad announcement event, live stream show, and Thomas Tuchel's subsequent press conference will all take place at the Wembley Stadium in London.
How can Fans watch the announcement live?
One can stream the entire live show and press conference exclusively on the official England app.The application is completely free to download on both Apple and Android devices. Please note that there is no traditional live television broadcast for the reveal show in the UK.
Who are England's group stage opponents?
England has been placed in group L at the FIFA World Cup 2026. The Three Lions will face Croatia in Dallas on June 17, followed by Ghana in Boston on June 23, before concluding their group-stage fixtures against Panama in New Jersey on June 27.