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Kane to Lead England's World Cup 2026 Charge
23 May
Summary
- Harry Kane named captain for his third World Cup.
- Jordan Henderson ties national record for fourth World Cup appearance.
- Key players like Phil Foden and Trent Alexander-Arnold miss selection.
Harry Kane, the Bayern Munich striker, has been named captain of the England squad for the FIFA World Cup 2026, which commences next month. This marks Kane's third World Cup appearance, equalling a record held by Billy Wright. Head coach Thomas Tuchel selected a 26-man squad, largely retaining players who achieved a perfect record in qualifying.
Several experienced players will feature, including Jordan Pickford, John Stones, and Marcus Rashford, all making their third World Cup appearance. Jordan Henderson is set to tie an England record with his fourth World Cup finals appearance, his seventh major tournament overall. However, notable omissions include Manchester City's Phil Foden and Real Madrid's Trent Alexander-Arnold, with Cole Palmer also missing out due to an injury-affected season.
The squad will convene in Palm Beach, Florida, starting June 1 for preparation, including warm-up matches, before heading to their tournament base in Kansas City on June 13. England is drawn in Group L and will begin their campaign against Croatia on June 17 in Arlington, Texas.
