Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleEngland has officially announced its squad numbers for the 2026 World Cup, with a 26-man squad convening in Florida for a pre-tournament warm-up camp. Captain Harry Kane will continue to wear the number 9 shirt, while Jude Bellingham has been assigned the number 10, suggesting a significant role in the team. Elliot Anderson, making his World Cup debut, has been given the prestigious number 8 shirt, previously worn by notable English midfielders such as Paul Scholes and Frank Lampard. Nico O'Reilly, another tournament debutant following a breakthrough season, will wear number 3, with both he and Anderson anticipated to play prominent roles under manager Thomas Tuchel. The team's World Cup journey is scheduled to commence against Croatia on 17 June, as England aim to secure a major international trophy after a 60-year wait. In fullEngland release squad numbers for World Cup 2026Thank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

England cruised through qualifying, but some fans are concerned over the squad selection and the form against top teams.

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England's squad numbers for a World Cup often give an indication as to who the manager is leaning towards starting, with Thomas Tuchel tasked with leading the Three Lions glory

The Three Lions are in a group with Croatia, Ghana and Panama in the USA this summer, and will have high hopes of ending 60 years of hurt.

England’s squad numbers for the upcoming FIFA World Cup appear to have been revealed ahead of the team’s opening match. A document circulating online has listed the jersey numbers…

Jude Bellingham has been handed the No 10 shirt, while captain Harry Kane will wear No 9 as usual.

Elliot Anderson and Nico O’Reilly look set for prominent roles on their World Cup debuts after being awarded famed shirt numbers

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England will start their World Cup campaign next week and the squad numbers for Thomas Tuchel's side have now been revealed with one or two intriguing calls made

Jude Bellingham has received a boost from Thomas Tuchel after being handed the coveted No 10 shirt for England’s World Cup campaign