Thomas Tuchel names England 2026 FIFA World Cup squad with multiple stars dropped

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Coverage diverges in the emphasis placed on the squad's composition. Yahoo Sports highlights the "major snubs" of key players, framing the selection as surprising and controversial. In contrast, The Guardian takes a more neutral approach,…

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Thomas Tuchel has announced the England squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, revealing several surprising omissions and inclusions. Notably, Ivan Toney has been recalled after a year away from the national team, while Djed Spence's selection comes despite a recent injury. The squad aims to secure England's second World Cup title this summer in North America.

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▪Thomas Tuchel has named a 26-man squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
▪Ivan Toney returns to the squad after a year away from international duty.
▪Djed Spence was selected despite suffering a broken jaw earlier this week.

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▪ England’s World Cup 2026 squad to be revealed by Thomas Tuchel: football – live — The Guardian — Football

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