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Rio Ngumoha won't participate in the 2026 World Cup for England

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 7, 2026, 9:30 AM

Last updated Jun 7, 2026

Rio Ngumoha won't participate in the 2026 World Cup for England

Summary

Rio Ngumoha made his senior debut for England in a 1-0 win over New Zealand on June 6, 2026. Despite being included in the squad for upcoming friendlies, he cannot be selected for the World Cup as he was not named on the provisional release list submitted by manager Thomas Tuchel. Though FIFA regulations permit replacements for injured players up to 24 hours before the opening match, Ngumoha's absence from the longlist excludes him from consideration for the finals. His experience in the friendlies is seen as valuable for future opportunities.

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•Ngumoha debuted in a win over New Zealand on June 6, 2026.
•He is included in the squad for two pre-tournament friendlies.
•He was not on the provisional list, barring World Cup selection.
•England's first match is against Croatia on June 17, 2026.
•Liverpool may benefit from Ngumoha's absence from the World Cup.

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9:30 AMYahoo Sports — Explained: Why Rio Ngumoha won’t play at 2026 World Cup even if England are hit by injuries

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Rio Ngumoha was handed his senior debut for England in their 1-0 win over New Zealand on Saturday, but he won’t be playing at the upcoming World Cup even if Thomas Tuchel’s squad is hit by injurie...
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