England’s squad for the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico is set to be announced by head coach Thomas Tuchel, according to reporting from Daily Mail. The outlet describes live updates around Tuchel’s selection of a 26-man squad, alongside discussion of a possible 27th player. Daily Mail also reports that Tuchel is prepared to explain his choices, including references to decisions involving players such as Harry Maguire, Cole Palmer and Trent Alexander-Arnold. The coverage says Tuchel characterizes the omissions as “painful,” and states that the decision to leave out those players is presented as the “right call for England.” One Daily Mail piece frames the squad list as having been leaked ahead of the formal reveal, while the second follows the announcement and confirmation of the squad and the additional player concept. Across the reporting, the focus remains on the timing of the squad reveal, the size of the final selection, and the coach’s rationale for selections and exclusions.