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It has now been 60 years since England last won the FIFA World Cup.
In the intervening years, they have twice reached the semi-finals, in 1990 and 2018. But their victory on home soil in 1966 remains their sole triumph.
England have also had a number of recent near misses in the European Championship, losing the final of both Euro 2020 and Euro 2024.
So, only silverware will satisfy the success-starved supporters of the Three Lions, who qualified for their eighth successive World Cup by winning all eight of their matches without conceding.
Here is everything you need to know about England.
Quick facts
- Captain: Harry Kane
- Manager: Thomas Tuchel
- World Cup appearances (including 2026): 17
- Best World Cup result: Winners (1966)
FIFA World Cup 2026 – England’s full squad
Goalkeepers: Jordan Pickford (Everton), Dean Henderson (Crystal Palace), James Trafford (Manchester City)
Defenders: Reece James (Chelsea), Tino Livramento (Newcastle), Marc Guéhi (Manchester City), Ezri Konsa (Aston Villa), John Stones (Manchester City), Jarell Quansah (Bayer Leverkusen), Nico O’Reilly (Manchester City), Dan Burn (Newcastle), Djed Spence (Tottenham Hotspur)
Midfielders: Declan Rice (Arsenal), Elliot Anderson (Nottingham Forest), Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid), Jordan Henderson (Brentford), Morgan Rogers (Aston Villa), Kobbie Mainoo (Manchester United), Eberechi Eze (Arsenal)
Forwards: Harry Kane (Bayern Munich), Ivan Toney (Al-Ahli), Ollie Watkins (Aston Villa), Bukayo Saka (Arsenal), Noni Madueke (Arsenal), Marcus Rashford (Barcelona), Anthony Gordon (Newcastle)
Who are England’s stars to watch at the 2026 FIFA World Cup?
Harry Kane is England’s captain and all-time leading scorer. The Bayern Munich striker has been in prolific form for club and country this season, netting a staggering 60 goals from 53 appearances.
Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham will line up behind Kane. The 22-year-old superstar had a big impact in England’s run to the final of Euro 2024, which they lost to Spain.
Declan Rice is another key midfielder for the Three Lions and is having a standout season for Arsenal, who top the Premier League table and have reached the UEFA Champions League final.
The experienced Jordan Pickford will extend his record for the most tournament appearances by an England goalkeeper when he lines up in North America.
FIFA World Cup 2026 – England’s group stage schedule
All times in local time
- 17 June, 13:00 PDT – England vs Croatia – Arlington, Texas (USA)
- 23 June, 13:00 PDT – England vs Ghana – Foxborough, Massachusetts (USA)
- 27 June, 14:00 PDT – Panama vs England – East Rutherford, New Jersey (USA)
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