How the betting markets view England's chances of success at World Cup 2026

Thomas Tuchel has plenty of big decisions to make before naming his squad to take to the World Cup in USA, Canada and Mexico next summer

The Three Lions are finalising plans for this summer’s 2026 World Cup, but first Thomas Tuchel must cut his options down to just 26 players before travelling to the USA for a tilt…

Here we are then, at the gates of North America, 26 Englishmen tasked with winning a football tournament on 19 July. Cue two months of febrile debate, anxiety and at the end of it…

A look at some big selection decisions facing Thomas Tuchel before the World Cup, through the lens of the betting markets.

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Thomas Tuchel has plenty of big decisions to make before naming his squad to take to the World Cup in USA, Canada and Mexico next summer

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The back-to-back European Championship runners-up are among the favourites to triumph in North America.

England's squad is expected to be named on later this week and there are plenty of defenders in the shortlist ahead of Thomas Tuchel's announcement

Several high-profile England players have agonisingly missed out on the World Cup over the years

Follow live updates as Thomas Tuchel announces his England squad for the 2026 World Cup

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Tuchel aims to build a balanced 26-player squad with clear roles. Some big names will miss out on the World Cup.

The Three Lions are finalising plans for this summer’s 2026 World Cup, but first Thomas Tuchel must cut his options down to just 26 players before travelling to the USA for a tilt…

Thomas Tuchel has unveiled his 26-man squad for the tournament

England is a country divided over its World Cup selections.

England head to the United States, Mexico and Canada looking to end 60 years of hurt - and Thomas Tuchel has confirmed the 26 players tasked with winning the World Cup

Thomas Tuchel’s first World Cup squad has already sparked fierce debate after several high-profile omissions, with fans divided over whether bold decisions or big mistakes have…

Unlike his predecessor as England manager, Gareth Southgate, Thomas Tuchel is a serial winner of the biggest trophies in football

How the betting markets view England's chances of success at World Cup 2026