Cole Palmer excluded from England's World Cup squad this summer
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 6:32 PM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
Cole Palmer, the Chelsea midfielder, is not included in England's squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. His exclusion follows a season with Chelsea where he struggled with form and injuries, scoring nine goals and one assist in 25 Premier League matches. The 24-year-old has previously contributed to the national team with two goals in 14 appearances. Other notable omissions from the squad include Phil Foden, Trent Alexander-Arnold, and Harry Maguire.
- •Palmer missed the 2026 FIFA World Cup roster announcement on May 22.
- •He played under less than full fitness during the 2025/26 season.
- •Palmer has scored nine goals and one assist for Chelsea this season.
- •He previously represented England 14 times, scoring two goals.
- •Other prominent players left out include Foden, Alexander-Arnold, and Maguire.
- 6:32 PMYahoo Sports — Why Cole Palmer isn't in England's World Cup squad
"The Chelsea star has had a bunch of special moments for England, but not this summer.
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