England World Cup squad announced live as Southgate names team
Gareth Southgate has named his England World Cup squad before 26 Three Lions stars will fly out to Qatar to participate in the controversial tournament this winter
www.mirror.co.ukI don’t have live updates in my current view, but I can share what’s happened recently regarding England’s World Cup squad as context and where to find the latest confirmations.
What I can confirm from recent cycles
- England selections are typically announced by the England manager ahead of major tournaments, with a 23-man squad for the World Cup in recent years and adjustments for injuries and form.[2][4]
- Late 2025 and 2026 coverage has focused on who Tuchel (England manager in this setup) selects for friendlies and qualifiers ahead of the 2026 World Cup, with pundits predicting a mix of established stars and emerging players.[4][9]
Where to look for the latest, authoritative updates
- The official England Football Association (FA) channels and the England national team social accounts for the final 26/23-man squad announcement and any injury replacements.
- Reputable outlets like Sky Sports News, BBC Sport, and large national papers often publish live updates and official squad lists as soon as they’re released.[8][2]
Tip for finding the latest quickly
- Search for “England World Cup squad 2026 announced” and check the top results from the FA, BBC Sport, and Sky Sports for the exact 23/26-man roster, list of goalkeepers, defenders, midfielders, and forwards, plus any injury replacements or tactical notes.
If you’d like, tell me your preferred source (e.g., BBC, Sky Sports, FA) and I’ll summarize the latest confirmed squad with key players and notable omissions. I can also provide a quick table of the likely positions and who’s been most consistently selected in recent England squads.