The table below shows every player in the current England squad with their age, position, club, international appearances and goals, updated after each match at the finals.
Quick fact: captain Harry Kane leads the squad with 121 caps and a record 85 England goals. Kane has Captained England more times than any other player in History. Jordan Pickford became England’s record World Cup appearance-maker in the quarter-final against Norway, his 18th game at the finals.
Latest 2026 England Playing Squad Details
England Squad Details for 2026 UEFA Nations League Matches
England’s UEFA Nations League fixtures for 2026/27 are listed below, with England drawn alongside Spain, Croatia and Czechia in Group A3.
Correct to 21st September 2026
All-Time England Players
England’s Route Through the 2026 World Cup
England topped Group L with wins over Croatia, Ghana and Panama, then survived three tense knockout ties. Harry Kane’s late double turned the Round of 32 tie against DR Congo, a 10-man England edged co-hosts Mexico 3-2 at the Azteca, and Jude Bellingham struck twice, including an extra-time winner, to beat Norway 2-1 in the Miami quarter-final. Bellingham has six goals at the tournament, the first England midfielder to score four or more in a single World Cup campaign, while Kane has taken his England World Cup tally to a national record 14.
| Round | Result | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group L | England 4-2 Croatia | Dallas | 17 June |
| Group L | England 2-0 Panama | New York New Jersey | 27 June |
| Round of 32 | England 2-1 DR Congo | Atlanta | 1 July |
| Round of 16 | Mexico 2-3 England | Mexico City | 5 July |
| Quarter-final | Norway 1-2 England (aet) | Miami | 11 July |
| Semi-final | England v Argentina | Atlanta | 15 July, 8pm BST |
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are answers to the most common questions about the current England squad and their 2026 World Cup campaign.
Who is in the England squad for the 2026 World Cup?
Thomas Tuchel named a 26-man England squad for the finals, captained by Harry Kane and featuring Jordan Pickford in goal alongside the likes of Jude Bellingham, Declan Rice, Bukayo Saka and Marcus Rashford. The full squad, with each player’s age, position, club, caps and goals, is in the table above.
Who is the England captain?
Harry Kane is the England captain. The Bayern Munich striker has 120 caps and a record 85 international goals, and at the 2026 World Cup he passed Bobby Moore and Billy Wright’s record of 90 appearances as England captain.
Who is the England manager at the 2026 World Cup?
Thomas Tuchel. The German has guided England through Group L unbeaten and past DR Congo, Mexico and Norway in the knockout rounds to reach the semi-finals.
When do England play next at the 2026 World Cup?
England face reigning world champions Argentina in the semi-final on Wednesday 15 July at Atlanta Stadium, kicking off at 8pm BST. The winner goes through to the final at the New York New Jersey Stadium on Sunday 19 July, against France or Spain.
Who is England’s most-capped current player?
Harry Kane, with 120 appearances. Only Peter Shilton (125) and Wayne Rooney (120) have matched or exceeded that figure in England history. Jordan Pickford, meanwhile, holds the England record for World Cup finals appearances with 18.
For every player to have represented England since 1872, see our All-Time England Players page, and compare squads across the tournament on our World Cup 2026 Squads hub.
