England's World Cup 2026 squad list: Jude Bellingham is no longer in contention for a place in Thomas Tuchel's tournament squad, while the injured Cole Palmer is at risk of dropping down the rankings. Eight matches into the Thomas Tuchel era, we're trying to understand what his England squad might look like for the 2026 World Cup. The Three Lions have now secured their place at next summer's event in North America, meaning the race for a spot on the plane can officially begin. Only 26 spots are up for grabs, and more than twice that number are likely to make the squad. Image goal Tuchel took the bold step of making only one change due to injury for the October matches, opting to field the same players from September to foster a sense of cohesion and restore a club-like atmosphere to the England camp. With the World Cup just a few matches away, this could have a lasting impact on the players who missed out on his selection this season. Competition for places is heating ...