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England and France World Cup squads announced – how do they compare?

England and France - two European nations expected to do well at the 2026 World Cup - have now named their squads for this summer’s tournament. Both countries have picked three goalkeepers, with Jordan Pickford set to take the gloves for England, while Mike Maignan is likely to be between…

The Independent UK

Thomas Tuchel reacts to Harry Maguire’s statement after shock World Cup omission

Thomas Tuchel was asked how he felt about Harry Maguire’s statement last night saying he was ‘shocked’ and ‘gutted’ not to be selected in the 2026 England World Cup squad.

The Independent UK

Thomas Tuchel reacts to ‘gutted’ Harry Maguire’s social media post after World Cup squad snub

Maguire enjoyed a strong season for Manchester United but couldn’t force his way into the squad

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Thomas Tuchel explains reasons behind Cole Palmer and Phil Foden omissions

Neither player made the World Cup squad with Tuchel saying competition for places made it a difficult decision to exclude them

The Independent UK

The five extra England players called up by Thomas Tuchel to help prepare for World Cup friendlies

England will travel to Florida for friendlies against New Zealand and Costa Rica

The Independent UK

Scotland hero's 'pure joy' after World Cup selection, details Steve Clarke 'trust'

Scotland hero McLean admitted he felt 'pure joy' when he discovered he was in the World Cup squad, and he's convinced Clarke's side can make history…

The National (Scotland)

Thomas Tuchel 'surprised' by Harry Maguire response to shock England World Cup snub

Manchester United defender said he was “shocked and gutted” by surprise omission, with several members of his family also speaking out

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England star makes World Cup squad despite playing just eight Premier League minutes in 2026

Thomas Tuchel confirmed his 26-man England squad for this summer’s World Cup on Friday morning. Manchester City defender John Stones made the cut despite his lack of playing time at club level this season. Stones, 31, has struggled with injuries in recent seasons and has been restricted to just eight…

The Independent UK

No Phil Foden, no Cole Palmer - has Thomas Tuchel got big England World Cup squad calls right?

Two of England's most talented stars will be left back home for the 2026 World Cup - so what is the manager thinking? Well...

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Why Thomas Tuchel got it right with England’s imperfect World Cup squad

WORLD CUP 2026: England have confirmed their 26-man squad, with Thomas Tuchel’s strategy, as Miguel Delaney details, geared towards specific scenarios and versatility in a World Cup that throws up unusual challenges

The Independent UK

Biggest England World Cup snubs as Thomas Tuchel makes shock squad calls

Three Lions boss has been bold with 26-man selection for this summer’s tournament

Evening Standard

The shock absence from England’s World Cup squad for first time in 40 years

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The Independent UK

The logic behind Thomas Tuchel picking Ivan Toney, England’s emergency hammer

The striker, who plays for Saudi club Al-Ahli, was a surprise inclusion in the 26-man group for this summer’s World Cup

The Independent UK

Why Ivan Toney was named in England's World Cup squad as Thomas Tuchel explains 'surprise' call-up

Striker’s inclusion was not expected, even by the England manager

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Watch live: Thomas Tuchel holds England World Cup squad press conference

Watch live as England coach Thomas Tuchel speaks to the media after announcing his World Cup 2026 squad on Friday (22 May).

AAP

SPO:Host of big names missing from English World Cup squad

Phil Foden, Cole Palmer, Trent Alexander-Arnold and Harry Maguire are some of the England stars not selected in Thomas Tuchel's 26-man World Cup squad.

AAP

Host of big names missing from English World Cup squad

Phil Foden, Cole Palmer, Trent Alexander-Arnold and Harry Maguire are some of the England stars not selected in Thomas Tuchel's 26-man World Cup squad.

The Independent UK

Five biggest names brutally snubbed by Thomas Tuchel for England World Cup squad

Thomas Tuchel has left a number of big names out of his World Cup squad – here are the five biggest shock omissions...

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Evening Standard

England World Cup squad in full: Who's in and who's out as Thomas Tuchel names picks

Huge calls and surprising snubs from Thomas Tuchel

The Independent UK

England’s 2026 World Cup squad is here – but can they go all the way? Vote in our poll

HAVE YOUR SAY: Thomas Tuchel’s first World Cup squad has already sparked fierce debate after several high-profile omissions, with fans divided over whether bold decisions or big mistakes have been made ahead of the tournament

Sports Illustrated

England 2026 World Cup Roster Confirmed: Full List of Players, Controversial Omissions

England is a country divided over its World Cup selections.

The Independent UK

Cole Palmer, Phil Foden and the six biggest omissions from England’s World Cup squad

Thomas Tuchel has unveiled his 26-man squad for the tournament

The Independent UK

England World Cup squad: Foden, Palmer and Alexander-Arnold miss out

Harry Maguire, Adam Wharton, Morgan Gibbs-White and Luke Shaw are others overlooked for the summer.

Euronews

FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2026 draw made as road to Doha begins

Argentina face Australia and Denmark, Japan take on Colombia and Serbia, and hosts Qatar open against Panama, Egypt and Greece, as the road to Doha's Khalifa International Stadium and U-17 football glory begins.

The Independent UK

England squad announced – every player Tuchel has picked for the 2026 World Cup

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