England defender Harry Maguire is left out of the 2026 World Cup squad, prompting public reaction from the player and comments from his club manager, Thomas Tuchel. According to reports, Maguire posts that he is “shocked” and “gutted” after not being selected, describing the omission as a major disappointment despite what he had hoped would be a place in the squad. The Independent and Belfast Telegraph both report that Tuchel responds to Maguire’s reaction when asked for his view. Tuchel indicates he is surprised—or “bit surprised”—by the way Maguire has expressed his feelings publicly after the snub. While coverage notes that Maguire has enjoyed a strong season for Manchester United, the reports agree that his performances are not enough to secure selection in the World Cup group. The outlets present Tuchel’s remarks as a reaction to Maguire’s statement rather than an assessment of eligibility criteria, with the central focus remaining on Maguire’s omission, his social media response, and Tuchel’s comments about that response.