Trevoh Chalobah joins England squad for World Cup after late call-up
The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 21, 2026, 6:00 PM
Last updated Jun 21, 2026
Chelsea defender Trevoh Chalobah received a last-minute call-up to the England national team for the World Cup in North America. Chalobah, who had anticipated being part of the squad since 2018, had initially been omitted by manager Thomas Tuchel despite a strong season at Chelsea, where he made 47 appearances. Following the belated news, Chalobah cut his holiday short to prepare for the tournament. His lifelong dream of representing England at the World Cup is now a reality.
- •Chalobah received a late call-up to the World Cup squad.
- •He made a career-high 47 appearances for Chelsea this season.
- •Had initially been left out by Thomas Tuchel.
- •Chalobah cut short his holiday to join the team.
- •He has aspired to play in a World Cup since 2018.
- 6:00 PMThe Guardian Sport — From Times Square to England squad: Trevoh Chalobah realises World Cup dream
"Chelsea defender has mad scramble for boots and cuts short holiday after belatedly receiving the message of a lifetime from Thomas Tuchel Trevoh Chalobah has always thought he would be part of an England World Cup squad. In July 2018, the Chelsea centre-half even put it on the record. “One day … believe,” he posted on social media, alongside a picture of the World Cup trophy. He was 19 and had just joined Ipswich in the Championship on a season’s loan. The message has aged exceptionally well. Despite his faith, Chalobah did not think it would be this summer. The chance had surely gone when Thomas Tuchel did not name him in his squad for the tournament in North America. He was close after a fine season at Chelsea, when he made a career-high 47 club appearances, but not close enough. Continue reading...
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