England World Cup 2026: Squad, Fixtures, Results & History
England are competing at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America, in Group G alongside Netherlands, Cameroon, Chile. Here is everything you need to know about England’s 2026 World Cup campaign.
England World Cup 2026: Key Facts
| Confederation | UEFA |
| FIFA Ranking | #4 |
| Group | Group G |
| Group Opponents | Netherlands, Cameroon, Chile |
| Head Coach | Gareth Southgate |
| Star Player | Jude Bellingham |
| World Cup Appearances | 16 |
| Best Result | Winners (1966) |
England 2026 World Cup Squad
England named their 26-man squad for the 2026 World Cup on June 2, 2026.
Goalkeepers: Jordan Pickford, Aaron Ramsdale, Dean Henderson
Defenders: Kyle Walker, John Stones, Harry Maguire, Marc Guehi, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Luke Shaw, Kieran Trippier, Reece James
Midfielders: Jude Bellingham, Declan Rice, Conor Gallagher, Jordan Henderson, Phil Foden, Mason Mount
Forwards: Harry Kane, Bukayo Saka, Marcus Rashford, Raheem Sterling, Jack Grealish, Ollie Watkins
England World Cup 2026 Fixtures
| Date | Match | Result |
|---|---|---|
| June 13 | England vs Cameroon | TBC |
| June 18 | England vs Chile | TBC |
| June 23 | England vs Netherlands | TBC |
Key Players to Watch
Jude Bellingham
The Real Madrid midfielder is England’s most exciting player and arguably the best young player in world football. At just 22, Bellingham has the talent, confidence and big-game experience to lead England to glory at World Cup 2026.
Harry Kane
England’s all-time record goalscorer brings experience and clinical finishing. After a disappointing 2022 World Cup where he missed a crucial penalty, Kane will be desperate to deliver on the biggest stage.
Bukayo Saka
The Arsenal winger is one of the most consistent performers in world football. His creativity, directness and work rate make him a constant threat and he is expected to start every match for England.
England World Cup History
England’s only World Cup triumph came in 1966 when they hosted the tournament, defeating West Germany 4-2 in a famous final at Wembley. Since then they have endured decades of near misses, most famously losing on penalties to Germany in 1990 and again in the 2018 semifinal against Croatia. They reached the final of Euro 2020 and Euro 2024 but lost both on penalties.
How Did England Qualify for World Cup 2026?
England qualified through UEFA European qualifying, topping their group comfortably. Under Gareth Southgate they have become one of the most consistent qualifying teams in Europe with an unbeaten qualifying record.
England World Cup 2026 Prediction
England are genuine contenders at World Cup 2026. With Bellingham, Kane, Saka and Foden in the squad they have the attacking quality to beat anyone. However questions remain about their mental strength in penalty shootouts which have haunted them for decades.
Follow this page for live match updates, results and news on England at World Cup 2026. Last updated: June 6, 2026.
