England World Cup 2026 .The England team for the 2026 World Cup is scheduled to begin their matches on June 17, 2026. The team is playing in group L alongside Croatia, Ghana, and Panama. This year, the Three Lions hope to bring the World Cup trophy home once more.
Get all the England’s World Cup 2026 match schedules and updates on Sportpesa. This includes all the latest fixtures, results, group table, predictions and statistics. Led once again by their top goal scorer, Harry Kane, England’s squad is full of promise. In this SportPesa article, get the complete breakdown of the England national team’s World Cup 2026 run.
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England team profile overview
| Team name | England National Football Team |
| Nickname | The Three Lions |
| Governing body | The Football Association (FA), est. 1863. |
| Confederation | UEFA (Union of European Football Associations), founding member, 1954 |
| Head coach | Thomas Tuchel |
| Captain | Harry Kane |
| Home stadium | Wembley Stadium, London |
| FIFA World Cup appearances | 17 |
| Best World Cup finish | Champions (1966) |
| UEFA European Championship Best finish | Runners-up (2020, 2024) |
| FIFA ranking | Consistently among the world’s top-ranked teams |
| Key players | Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham, Bukayo Saka, Declan Rice, Phil Foden |
| Traditional rivals | Germany, Scotland, Argentina |
England World Cup 2026 qualification
England had a straightforward road to the FIFA World Cup 2026. The Three Lions demolished fellow UEFA Group K members Albania, Serbia, Latvia and Andorra, maintaining a 100% win rate without conceding any goals. With a flawless 18 points, England was the first European team to qualify directly for the World Finals.
England World Cup 2026 group
Group L is England’s World Cup 2026 group. The Three Lions will face Croatia, Ghana and Panama. Croatia and Ghana are tournament dark horses, while Panama qualified for the tournament once before, in 2018.
England World Cup 2026 fixtures
England’s World Cup 2026 fixtures will run from June 17 to June 27, 2026. Get the full FIFA World Cup 2026 groups breakdown on SportPesa. The table below shows the England World Cup 2026 schedule.
| Date | Match | Venue | Kick-off (SAST) |
| 17 June | England vs Croatia | AT&T Stadium, Arlington, USA | 10:00 PM |
| 23 June | England vs Ghana | Gillette Stadium, Boston, USA | 10:00 PM |
| 27 June | Panama vs England | MetLife Stadium, New York, USA | 11:00 PM |
England Results at FIFA World Cup 2026
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| Date | Match | Results (TBD) | Kick-off Time (SAST) |
| 17 June | England vs Croatia | TBD | 10:00 PM |
| 23 June | England vs Ghana | TBD | 10:00 PM |
| 27 June | Panama vs England | TBD | 11:00 PM |
England World Cup 2026 table and standings
Follow SportPesa for the England World Cup 2026 analysis of the table and standings. Below is the England World Cup 2026 table.
| Rank | Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | GF | GA | GD | Points |
| 1 | England | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | Croatia | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | Ghana | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | Panama | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
England World Cup 2026 squad
Announced on 22 May 2026, by coach Thomas Tuchel, the England World Cup squad is stacked with talented players. Captained by all-time top scorer Harry Kane, the roster includes Jude Bellingham, Elliot Anderson, and the Arsenal pair of Declan Rice and Bukayo Saka. Delve into the Three Lions player list below.
| Player | Position | Jersey # | Club |
| Jordan Pickford | Goalkeeper | 1 | Everton |
| Dean Henderson | Goalkeeper | 13 | Crystal Palace |
| James Trafford | Goalkeeper | 23 | Manchester City |
| Ezri Konsa | Defender | 2 | Aston Villa |
| Nico O’Reilly | Defender | 3 | Manchester City |
| Declan Rice | Midfielder | 4 | Arsenal |
| John Stones | Defender | 5 | Manchester City |
| Marc Guéhi | Defender | 6 | Manchester City |
| Bukayo Saka | Forward and Captain | 7 | Arsenal |
| Elliot Anderson | Midfielder | 8 | Nottingham Forest |
| Harry Kane | Forward | 9 | Bayern Munich |
| Jude Bellingham | Midfielder | 10 | Real Madrid |
| Marcus Rashford | Forward | 11 | Barcelona |
| Tino Livramento | Defender | 12 | Newcastle United |
| Jordan Henderson | Midfielder | 14 | Brentford |
| Dan Burn | Defender | 15 | Newcastle United |
| Kobbie Mainoo | Midfielder | 16 | Manchester United |
| Morgan Rogers | Midfielder | 17 | Aston Villa |
| Anthony Gordon | Forward | 18 | Newcastle United |
| Ollie Watkins | Forward | 19 | Aston Villa |
| Noni Madueke | Forward | 20 | Chelsea |
| Eberechi Eze | Midfielder | 21 | Arsenal |
| Ivan Toney | Forward | 22 | Al-Ahli |
| Reece James | Defender | 24 | Chelsea |
| Djed Spence | Defender | 25 | Tottenham Hotspur |
| Jarell Quansah | Defender | 26 | Bayer Leverkusen |
England World Cup 2026 coaches and technical bench
Germany-hailing Thomas Tuchel has been the Three Lions coach since the start of 2025. Leading England’s World Cup 2026 players through their most challenging task yet, he is aided by a handpicked technical bench. The table below lists England’s 2025 World Cup coaches and technical bench.
| Head Coach | Thomas Tuchel |
| Assistant Coach | Anthony Barry |
| Assistant Coach | Justin Cochrane |
| Assistant Coach | Arno Michels |
| Goalkeeping Coach | Henrique Hilário |
| Goalkeeping Coach | Tim Dittmer |
| Head of Performance | Steve Kemp |
| Fitness Coach | Nicolas Mayer |
| First-Team Doctor | Mark Williams |
| Lead Physiotherapist | Simon Spencer |
| Physiotherapist | George Cooper |
| Performance Analyst | James Melbourne |
| Performance Analyst | Stephen Rice |
| Nutritionist | Mike Naylor |
England World Cup 2026 statistics
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| Player | Position | Minutes Played | Goals | Assists | Yellow Cards | Red Cards | Injury Status |
| Jordan Pickford | Goalkeeper | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Dean Henderson | Goalkeeper | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| James Trafford | Goalkeeper | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Ezri Konsa | Defender | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Nico O’Reilly | Defender | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| John Stones | Defender | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Marc Guéhi | Defender | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Tino Livramento | Defender | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Dan Burn | Defender | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Reece James | Defender | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Djed Spence | Defender | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Jarell Quansah | Defender | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Declan Rice | Midfielder | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Elliot Anderson | Midfielder | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Jude Bellingham | Midfielder | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Jordan Henderson | Midfielder | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Kobbie Mainoo | Midfielder | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Morgan Rogers | Midfielder | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Eberechi Eze | Midfielder | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Bukayo Saka | Forward | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Harry Kane | Forward | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Marcus Rashford | Forward | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Anthony Gordon | Forward | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Ollie Watkins | Forward | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Noni Madueke | Forward | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Ivan Toney | Forward | — | — | — | — | — | — |
England World Cup 2026 predictions, betting tips, and odds
England topping the Group L table is a sure bet, though what this will mean for its match-ups in the knockout rounds is unclear for now. If they lead Group L, the Three Lions will face either of Group E, H, I, J or K’s third-placed teams in the round of 32. England’s road would be easier if they avoided possible lucky losers like France, Norway or Senegal. England’s World Cup 2026 odds almost guarantee a deep run, but a win depends on other high-flying opponents on their side of the draw, such as France. Visit SportPesa for more England World Cup 2026 betting tips.
Why England could finally win the World Cup after 60 years.
England is as well placed as ever to win the World Finals. The Three Lions have always had a strong squad, notably the Golden Generation of the 2000s. But they have always lacked tactics. Consecutive managers came close, even creating better team chemistry. But Thomas Tuchel brings a tactical approach and tournament pedigree that have paid off so far.
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FAQs on England World Cup 2026
Which country has never qualified for the World Cup?
The most notable nations to never qualify for the World Cup are India, Finland, Venezuela and Kenya.
Can the lionesses still qualify?
Yes, the lionesses still have a path to the 2027 Women’s World Cup. England surrendered its Group A direct entry spot to Spain. They will fight for their fate in the UEFA play-offs.
Which country was banned from the World Cup?
Russia, Congo and Pakistan were banned from the 2026 World Cup for military aggression and government interference, respectively.
How many players can England take to the World Cup 2026?
England announced a 26-player roster for the FIFA World Cup 2026, like all the 48 qualifying nations.
Conclusion
The England World Cup 2026 team is the product of years of incremental progress to lift the trophy. They now have everything in place to mount a serious title challenge. Will the Three Lions win this season? Follow the England World Cup 2026 journey through the comprehensive coverage of Sportpesa.
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