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Tuchel Names 26-Man Squad, Adds Toney, Drops Foden

5/23/2026

Summary

Tuchel Names Squad

Thomas Tuchel announced England’s 26-man 2026 World Cup squad on 22 May, adding striker Ivan Toney.
The squad omits Phil Foden, Cole Palmer, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Harry Maguire and Luke Shaw.
Tuchel highlighted Toney’s 32 Saudi league goals in 32 games and 42 goals this season.
England will face New Zealand on 6 June and Costa Rica on 10 June.
England opens the tournament against Croatia on 17 June in Dallas.

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Tuchel Omits Maguire

Thomas Tuchel (manager) omitted Maguire, saying he preferred players who featured in the September-November World Cup qualifiers.
Maguire signed a new Manchester United contract in June 2026 through June 2027.
A court handed Maguire a 15-month sentence in March 2026 for a 2020 Mykonos incident, confirming convictions for assault, resisting arrest and attempted bribery.
His mother Zoe, wife Fern and Wayne Rooney condemned the exclusion, calling it disgraceful, devastating and unlucky.

History

Historical Context

In January 1995 Eric Cantona was sent off by Manchester United and, after launching a kung-fu kick at a Crystal Palace fan, received an eight-month ban and a combined £30,000 fine from the club and the Football Association; the episode set a precedent for clubs and governing bodies to impose strict penalties for player misconduct.

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Tuchel Names Squad

Thomas Tuchel announced England’s 26-man 2026 World Cup squad on 22 May, adding striker Ivan Toney.
The squad omits Phil Foden, Cole Palmer, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Harry Maguire and Luke Shaw.
Tuchel highlighted Toney’s 32 Saudi league goals in 32 games and 42 goals this season.
England will face New Zealand on 6 June and Costa Rica on 10 June.
England opens the tournament against Croatia on 17 June in Dallas.

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