England Football: Thomas Tuchel Names 55-Man Provisional World Cup Squad Thomas Tuchel, the head coach of the England men’s national team, has submitted his preliminary list of 55 players for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be held in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The squad includes notable names such as Real Madrid defender Trent Alexander-Arnold, Manchester United left-back Luke Shaw, Brighton striker Danny Welbeck, and Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott. The provisional list was submitted ahead of the tournament’s start date on 11 June, with FIFA allowing nations to submit extended squads of 55 players by midnight on 1 May. The Football Association (FA) has not yet officially announced the squad, with plans to release the final 26-player roster on 22 May. Tuchel’s provisional squad includes several players who were excluded from his previous selection for friendlies against Uruguay and Japan, including Alexander-Arnold, Shaw, Welbeck, and Scott. These players remain in contention for the final squad, though their inclusion depends on factors such as fitness and tactical considerations. Alexander-Arnold, a key figure in the squad, faces competition for the right-back position, with Chelsea’s Reece James, Newcastle’s Tino Livramento, and Arsenal’s Ben White also in the running. Tuchel previously favored Leverkusen’s Jarrell Quansah over Alexander-Arnold for the role, but injuries have complicated the selection process. White, for instance, is a major doubt due to a knee injury sustained in a recent match, while Livramento is unavailable for the World Cup. James, Tuchel’s first-choice right-back, has only recently returned from injury, adding uncertainty to the position. Shaw, who has not played for England since the Euro 2024 final against Spain, could yet earn a recall.#london #fifa_world_cup_2026 #trent_alexander_arnold #thomas_tuchel #england_football
