Tuchel names England 26-man World Cup squad with Maguire left out

England manager Thomas Tuchel has unveiled his 26-man squad for the upcoming FIFA World Cup, making several significant changes that include the omission of veteran defender Harry Maguire and other established stars. The squad was officially confirmed on Friday, ahead of the tournament in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

Maguire, a 33-year-old center-back with 66 international caps who featured prominently in England's 2018 and 2022 World Cup campaigns, expressed his dismay at the decision. In a social media post, he stated he was confident he could have played a major part this summer after the season he has had and described feeling shocked and gutted. He has made only three international appearances since Euro 2024. His omission follows a recent criminal conviction in Greece related to a 2020 incident, for which he received a suspended sentence; a lawyer involved stated the conviction could present visa complications for travel to the United States.

Other notable players reported to have been left out include Chelsea's Cole Palmer, Manchester City's Phil Foden, and Real Madrid's Trent Alexander-Arnold. In their place, Tuchel has included several less conventional...