Trending Now - England World Cup Squad Changes: Foden and Palmer Out, Toney in

WHO:

Fox News - Ollie Watkins has been included as an understudy to captain Harry Kane in the final 26-man squad.

The New York Times - Levi Colwill and Dominic Calvert-Lewin have also been omitted from the final squad.

Fox News - Jordan Henderson has been included in the final 26-man squad for the World Cup.

Fox News - Arsenal winger Noni Madueke has made 41 appearances for Premier League champions Arsenal this season.

Fox News - Ivan Toney has scored 32 goals in as many appearances in the Saudi Pro League this season.

Fox News - Phil Foden (Manchester City), Cole Palmer (Chelsea), Morgan Gibbs-White (Nottingham Forest), Luke Shaw (Manchester United), Harry Maguire (Manchester United), Noni Madueke (Arsenal), Ivan Toney (Al-Ahli), Kobbie Mainoo (Manchester United), Tino Livramento (Newcastle United), Thomas Tuchel (head coach).

The New York Times - Harry Kane (captain), Ollie Watkins (Aston Villa), Levi Colwill (Chelsea), Dominic Calvert-Lewin (Leeds United).

Fox News - Jordan Henderson has been included in the final 26-man squad for the World Cup.

Fox News - Arsenal winger Noni Madueke has made 41 appearances for Premier League champions Arsenal this season.

Fox News - Harry Maguire confirmed via social media that he is not part of Thomas Tuchel's roster for the tournament, stating he was "shocked and gutted" by the decision.

Fox News - Ivan Toney has scored 32 goals in as many appearances in the Saudi Pro League this season.

The New York Times - Morgan Gibbs-White has scored 14 goals and provided four assists in 36 appearances for Nottingham Forest this season.

The New York Times - Harry Kane (captain), Ollie Watkins (Aston Villa), Levi Colwill (Chelsea), Dominic Calvert-Lewin (Leeds United).

WHAT:

Fox News - Harry Maguire stated he was "confident I could've played a major part this summer for my country after the season I've had" in response to his exclusion from the squad.

The New York Times - England will round off Group L against Panama on June 29.

Fox News - The exclusion of Palmer comes as a surprise to some after his standout performance during Euro 2024, where he scored in England's 2-1 loss to Spain in the final.

Fox News - Toney's last appearance for England came as a late substitute in a friendly loss to Senegal in June 2025. He was not included during the most recent England camp in March.

Fox News - Madueke, 24, has made 41 appearances for Premier League champions Arsenal, but has not started their last three matches after Bukayo Saka’s return from injury.

Fox News - Livramento made his England debut during the 2024 Nation League and has started the last five matches for the Three Lions.

Fox News - Maguire helped England reach the World Cup semifinals in 2018 and the final of the 2020 European Championship. He was also in the England team that reached the quarterfinals of the last World Cup in Qatar. Injury ruled him out of Euro 2024.

Fox News - Maguire was handed his first call-up by Tuchel in March after helping revive United's season following the departure of former coach Ruben Amorim. Prior to that, he had been frozen out of the national team since September 2024.

Fox News - Phil Foden has provided 10 goals and seven assists in 49 appearances for Manchester City this season.

Fox News - Cole Palmer has scored five non-penalty goals and contributed three assists across all competitions since the FIFA Club World Cup final against Paris Saint-Germain last summer.

Fox News - Cole Palmer scored in England's 2-1 loss to Spain in the Euro 2024 final.

Fox News - Maguire expressed he was "confident I could've played a major part this summer for my country after the season I've had."

Fox News - Toney's last appearance for England was as a late substitute in a friendly loss to Senegal in June 2025.

The New York Times - England will face Ghana on June 23 and Panama on June 26 in the group stage of the tournament.

Fox News - Foden, Palmer, Gibbs-White, Shaw, and Maguire have been omitted from England's final 26-man World Cup roster.

Fox News - Toney, Mainoo, Madueke, and Livramento have been included in the final roster.

The New York Times - England will begin the tournament against Croatia, followed by matches against Ghana and Panama.

The New York Times - Tuchel's squad will travel to the U.S. on June 1 and face New Zealand on June 6 and Costa Rica on June 10 in warm-up games.

WHERE:

Fox News - The World Cup will take place in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

The New York Times - England's warm-up camp will be in Florida.

WHEN:

The New York Times - England will face Panama on June 29 in the group stage of the tournament.

The New York Times - England will face Ghana on June 23 and Panama on June 26 in the group stage of the tournament.

The New York Times - England's first match is scheduled for June 17, against Croatia.

The New York Times - Tuchel's squad will travel to the U.S. on June 1 and face New Zealand on June 6 and Costa Rica on June 10 in warm-up games during their preparation camp in Florida.

The New York Times - England will face New Zealand on June 6 and Costa Rica on June 10 in warm-up games during their preparation camp in Florida.

Fox News - The final squad confirmation will occur on May 22.

The New York Times - England's first match is scheduled for June 17, against Croatia.

WHY:

BBC - Wayne Rooney commented that Harry Maguire was "very unlucky" to miss out on a place in the squad, suggesting that Tuchel may have chosen not to take him to avoid disrespecting him by not playing him.

Fox News - Maguire has fallen behind players like Marc Guehi and Ezri Konsa in recent years.

Fox News - Maguire expressed he was "shocked and gutted" by his omission, believing he could have played a major part in the tournament.

The New York Times - Toney's inclusion is surprising as he has not played for England under Tuchel since June 2025.

Fox News - Maguire has fallen behind players like Marc Guehi and Ezri Konsa in recent years.

Fox News - Maguire expressed he was "shocked and gutted" by his omission, believing he could have played a major part in the tournament.

The New York Times - Toney's inclusion is surprising as he has not played for England under Tuchel since June 2025.

HOW:

The New York Times - Mainoo's selection is attributed to his regular appearances following Michael Carrick's appointment as Manchester United manager.

Fox News - Mainoo played in both of England’s March friendlies, coming on as a sub against Uruguay and starting against Japan, marking his first appearances for the national team since 2024.

Fox News - Maguire was handed his first call-up by Tuchel in March after helping revive Manchester United's season following the departure of former coach Ruben Amorim.

The New York Times - Mainoo's selection is attributed to his regular appearances following Michael Carrick's appointment as Manchester United manager.

Fox News - Mainoo played in both of England’s March friendlies, coming on as a sub against Uruguay and starting against Japan, marking his first appearances for the national team since 2024.

Fox News - Maguire was handed his first call-up by Tuchel in March after helping revive Manchester United's season following the departure of former coach Ruben Amorim.

Fox News - Tuchel is set to confirm his squad on Friday.

The New York Times - Mainoo's selection is attributed to his remarkable turnaround in form after Michael Carrick's appointment as manager at Manchester United.

(UPDATED May 22, 2026 21:21 UTC)

In a significant update for England's national team, Ollie Watkins has been named as an understudy to captain Harry Kane in the final 26-man squad, while Levi Colwill and Dominic Calvert-Lewin have been left out. Harry Maguire expressed his disappointment over his exclusion, stating he felt he could have made a major impact this summer, and Wayne Rooney described Maguire as "very unlucky" to miss out, hinting at possible reasons behind the decision. England is set to conclude Group L with a match against Panama on June 29.

(UPDATED May 22, 2026 17:35 UTC)

Jordan Henderson has been named in the final 26-man squad for the World Cup, while Arsenal winger Noni Madueke has made 41 appearances for the Premier League champions this season, although he hasn't started the last three matches. Ivan Toney, who scored 32 goals in as many appearances in the Saudi Pro League, is also included, despite not having played for England under coach Thomas Tuchel since June 2025. England's first match in the tournament is set for June 17 against Croatia, with warm-up games scheduled against New Zealand on June 6 and Costa Rica on June 10.

(UPDATED May 22, 2026 15:53 UTC)

Jordan Henderson has been named in the final 26-man squad for the upcoming World Cup. Meanwhile, Phil Foden has had an impressive season with Manchester City, contributing ten goals and seven assists in forty-nine appearances, while Cole Palmer has scored five non-penalty goals and provided three assists since the FIFA Club World Cup final against Paris Saint-Germain last summer. Additionally, Mainoo's selection for the squad is credited to his consistent performances following Michael Carrick's appointment as Manchester United manager.

(UPDATED May 22, 2026 11:58 UTC)

Arsenal winger Noni Madueke has made an impressive forty-one appearances for the Premier League champions this season. In a surprising turn, Harry Maguire took to social media to express his shock and disappointment at being left off Thomas Tuchel's roster for the upcoming tournament, despite feeling confident about his contributions after a strong season. Looking ahead, England is set to face New Zealand on June 6 and Costa Rica on June 10 as they prepare for their summer matches in Florida.

(UPDATED May 22, 2026 08:07 UTC)

Ivan Toney has been making headlines in the Saudi Pro League, scoring an impressive 32 goals in as many appearances this season. Meanwhile, Morgan Gibbs-White has contributed 14 goals and four assists in 36 matches for Nottingham Forest. Looking ahead, England is set to face Ghana on June 23 and Panama on June 26 in the group stage of the tournament, with Toney's last appearance for the national team being a late substitute in a friendly against Senegal in June 2025.

(UPDATED May 21, 2026 21:32 UTC)

In a significant development for England's World Cup preparations, coach Thomas Tuchel has confirmed the final 26-man roster, with notable omissions including Phil Foden, Cole Palmer, Morgan Gibbs-White, Luke Shaw, and Harry Maguire, while Ivan Toney, Kobbie Mainoo, Noni Madueke, and Tino Livramento have made the cut. England will kick off their tournament against Croatia on June 17, and prior to that, the team will hold a warm-up camp in Florida, facing New Zealand on June 6 and Costa Rica on June 10. Maguire expressed his disappointment over his exclusion, stating he felt he could have played a significant role, while Toney's selection comes as a surprise since he hasn't featured for England under Tuchel since June 2025.