World Cup
England at the World Cup 2026: Squad, Manager & Group Guide
Everything you need to know about England ahead of the 2026 World Cup, with William Hill News profiling their chances this summer.
Thomas Tuchel is a proven winner from a country very familiar with World Cup triumph. Can he steer England to the World Cup at the first time of asking? England have a moderate Group L to conquer. After that, they’re expected to at least make it to the Quarter-Finals.
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World Cup 2026 Group & Fixtures
| Schedule | Teams and Fixtures |
|---|---|
| Opponents | Croatia, Ghana and Panama |
| Match 1 | England vs Croatia — 17/06/2026 / venue: AT&T Stadium (Dallas Stadium), Arlington, Texas |
| Match 2 | England vs Ghana — 23/06/2026 / venue: Gillette Stadium (Boston Stadium), Foxborough, Massachusetts |
| Match 3 | England vs Panama — 27/06/2026 / venue: MetLife Stadium (New York New Jersey Stadium), East Rutherford, New Jersey |
England 2026 World Cup FAQs:
Who is England’s manager at the World Cup 2026?
Thomas Tuchel is England’s manager at the 2026 World Cup. The German has been in the job since the first day of 2025.
How did England qualify for the World Cup 2026?
England qualified for the 2026 World Cup by topping Group K in UEFA Qualification, winning all eight of their games.
Who are England’s key players?
The battle for places in attacking midfield has been the main story, but the position beyond doubt it up top – that’s Harry Kane’s place. The England captain and Bayern Munich record-breaker will be England’s most important player at the 2026 World Cup.
What is England’s World Cup history?
England won the World Cup in 1966. Since then, runs to the Semi-Finals in 1990 and 2018 have been the ceiling for the Three Lions.
- England odds to win the World Cup: 6/1 at William Hill.
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