๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ England at the 2026 World Cup
Sixty years on from Wembley 1966, the golden generation hunts a second star.
Sixty Years on From Wembley
England have one World Cup title, won at Wembley in 1966. It remains the only major international honour in their history, which is why this tournament carries such weight for English fans. A golden generation with Premier League talent at every position makes 2026 feel different.
At the 2026 World Cup, England are placed in Group L alongside Croatia, Ghana, Panama. The top 2 teams from every group advance to the Round of 32, and the 8 best third-placed teams also go through. Every match matters from minute one.
With 16 World Cup appearances in their history and a best finish of World Champion, England bring experience to a tournament that is larger and more competitive than ever before.
Group L Draw
All 4 teams in England's group. Top 2 advance automatically, plus the 8 best third-placed teams across all 12 groups.
How the 2026 Group Stage Works
England's 2026 Squad
Projected, official call-up to be confirmed
Likely first eleven
in a 4-2-3-1.
Editorial first XI based on qualifying form, club minutes, and Thomas Tuchel's recent selection. The official sheet is named one hour before kickoff.
- 1Jordan Pickford
- 2Reece James
- 5John Stones
- 6Marc Guehi
- 3Lewis Hall
- 4Declan Rice
- 26Adam Wharton
- 7Bukayo Saka
- 10Jude Bellingham
- 8Phil Foden
- 9Harry KaneCAPTAIN
All 25 players
Goalkeepers
3 playersDefenders
8 playersMidfielders
7 playersForwards
7 playersEditorial selection based on current first-team form. The final 26-player squad is at the head coach's discretion and is announced approximately one month before the tournament.
England in UEFA
Europe (UEFA)
UEFA sends 16 teams to 2026, the most of any confederation. The European teams hold 16 of the 22 World Cups ever played.
England competed against other UEFA nations through a multi-year qualifying campaign to secure their spot at the 2026 World Cup. The expanded format of 48 teams gave more nations a path to the tournament than ever before.
No Ticket? Watch England At a Fan Zone
Every England group match is screened live on the giant screen at the FIFA Fan Fest in the host city. Free entry, no queue, just show up. Every other host city also screens every match, so wherever you are, you can join the crowd.
Frequently Asked Questions
Group L Opponents
The teams England face in the group stage
