Thomas Tuchel excludes big names from England's FIFA World Cup 2026 squad, prioritizing team spirit over individual talent.

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

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England will confirm their 26-man squad for the World Cup on Friday and Thomas Tuchel has made the tough decision to omit some big names including Harry Maguire

Thomas Tuchel has made ruthless calls with his World Cup selection, finding no space for Phil Foden and Cole Palmer in England’s 26-man squad

Thomas Tuchel has made some HUGE calls by dropping several of the biggest names in English football - but do you agree?

Phil Foden and Cole Palmer are set to miss out on England’s 26-man squad for this summer’s World Cup in United States.

Phil Foden and Cole Palmer are also seemingly set to miss this summer’s tournament.

Two of England's most talented players will not be playing at the World Cup - but England's head coach has his reasons

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

Thomas Tuchel has named one of the most contentious World Cup squads in memory

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

England is a country divided over its World Cup selections.

England manager Thomas Tuchel has unveiled his 26-man squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America, as the Three Lions aim to end their long wait for a second world title…

Phil Foden and Cole Palmer are among the big names to miss out as Thomas Tuchel prepares to name his squad for the World Cup in USA, Canada and Mexico next summer

Thomas Tuchel has unveiled England's 26-man World Cup squad, controversially omitting stars like Phil Foden and Trent Alexander-Arnold while recalling striker Ivan Toney.

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 announces England's 26-man World Cup squad for 2026. See who made the cut and who missed out, including Palmer and Foden.

Watch live as England coach Thomas Tuchel speaks to the media after announcing his World Cup 2026 squad on Friday (22 May).

Exclusion of Trent Alexander-Arnold and Harry Maguire among coach Thomas Tuchel’s other surprises but most of his regular stars are selected.