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England — World Cup 2026
1× FIFA World Cup winner (1966)
Group L · Model Elo 2221 · Founded 1872 · Wembley Stadium
England are in Group L. Our model rates their title chance at 0.0% (Elo strength 2221, reaching the knockout stage 100% of the time). Below are AI predictions for all 8 group-stage fixtures.
About England
England are one of the 48 teams at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, drawn in Group L. The national side was founded in 1872. They play home matches at the Wembley Stadium in Wembley, London.
- Founded: 1872
- Home stadium: Wembley Stadium
- Based in: Wembley, London
- Official site: www.thefa.com
Squad (29)
Goalkeepers
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1. Jordan Pickford · Goalkeeper · age 32 · Everton -
1. Dean Henderson · Goalkeeper · age 29 · Crystal Palace -
1. James Trafford · Goalkeeper · age 24 · Leeds United
Defenders
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4. Ezri Konsa · Centre-Back · age 29 · Arsenal -
4. Jarell Quansah · Centre-Back · age 23 · Bayer Leverkusen -
5. John Stones · Centre-Back · age 32 · Inter Milan -
15. Marc Guéhi · Centre-Back · age 26 · Manchester City -
21. Tino Livramento · Right-Back · age 23 · Newcastle United -
24. Reece James · Right-Back · age 26 · Chelsea -
33. Dan Burn · Left-Back · age 34 · Newcastle United -
33. Nico O'Reilly · Left-Back · age 21 · Manchester City
Midfielders
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5. Jude Bellingham · Attacking Midfield · age 23 · Real Madrid -
6. Jordan Henderson · Defensive Midfield · age 36 · Chelsea -
8. Elliott Anderson · Central Midfield · age 23 · Manchester City -
10. Eberechi Eze · Attacking Midfield · age 28 · Arsenal -
37. Kobbie Mainoo · Defensive Midfield · age 21 · Manchester United -
41. Declan Rice · Central Midfield · age 27 · Arsenal
Forwards
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7. Bukayo Saka · Right Winger · age 25 · Arsenal -
9. Harry Kane · Centre-Forward · age 33 · Bayern Munich -
10. Anthony Gordon · Left Wing · age 25 · Barcelona -
11. Ollie Watkins · Centre-Forward · age 30 · Al-Hilal -
14. Marcus Rashford · Left Wing · age 28 · Manchester United -
20. Noni Madueke · Right Winger · age 24 · Arsenal -
27. Morgan Rogers · Left Wing · age 24 · Chelsea -
99. Ivan Toney · Centre-Forward · age 30 · Al-Ahli
Staff
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Hilário · Goalkeeping Coach · age 50 · England -
Thomas Tuchel · Manager · age 53 · England -
Anthony Barry · Assistant Coach · age 40 · England -
Justin Cochrane · Coach · age 44 · England
Current squad data from TheSportsDB.
Record
England have played 1,098 internationals since 1872, winning 631 for a 57.5% win rate (631W 259D 208L, 2,401 goals for / 1,053 against). At the FIFA World Cup their record is 38W 23D 21L from 82 matches.
Recent form
- W vs France 6–4 · 2026-07-18 · FIFA World Cup
- L vs Argentina 1–2 · 2026-07-15 · FIFA World Cup
- W vs Norway 2–1 · 2026-07-11 · FIFA World Cup
- W vs Mexico 3–2 · 2026-07-05 · FIFA World Cup
- W vs DR Congo 2–1 · 2026-07-01 · FIFA World Cup
- W vs Panama 2–0 · 2026-06-27 · FIFA World Cup
Historical results from the martj42 dataset (CC0).
England's Top World Cup Scorers
- Harry Kane — 14 World Cup goals
- Gary Lineker — 10 World Cup goals
- Jude Bellingham — 8 World Cup goals
- Bukayo Saka — 6 World Cup goals
- Geoff Hurst — 5 World Cup goals
- Bobby Charlton — 4 World Cup goals
World Cup goals only · data from the martj42 dataset (CC0). See all-time World Cup top scorers.
Group L Fixtures & Predictions
FAQ
Which group is England in at the 2026 World Cup?
England are in Group L.
What are England's chances of winning the 2026 World Cup?
Our model gives England a 0.0% chance of winning the tournament, from an Elo strength rating of 2221.
When was the England national football team founded?
1872.
Where do England play their home matches?
At the Wembley Stadium in Wembley, London.
How many World Cups has England won?
England have won the FIFA World Cup 1 time: 1966.
What is England's all-time record?
England have played 1098 internationals, winning 631 (57.5%). At the World Cup they have 38 wins, 23 draws and 21 defeats from 82 matches.