Harry Kane leads England into World Cup amid high expectations
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 11:00 AM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
England's national team, seeking to end a 60-year World Cup drought, has named its final roster for the 2026 tournament. Head coach Thomas Tuchel confirmed the squad on May 22, two days before the Premier League's conclusion. Despite a perfect record during qualification, uncertainty remains over player fitness, particularly with injuries to Ben White and Tino Livramento affecting the defensive lineup. Key players like Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham are included, but notable absences such as Trent Alexander-Arnold raise questions about the squad's depth. England's first match is against Croatia, with preparations underway as they aim for success in the tournament.
- •England qualified for the World Cup with eight wins from eight matches.
- •Tuchel's final squad announcement came ahead of the Premier League's end.
- •Ben White is ruled out due to knee ligament damage.
- •Trent Alexander-Arnold was among the notable exclusions from the squad.
- •England opens the tournament against Croatia.
- 11:00 AMYahoo Sports — England World Cup Roster 2026: Harry Kane Enters Tournament with High Expectations
"England have high expectations at this year's World Cup, but assembling their final roster has been no easy task.
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