The month-long tournament commences on June 14 in the United States and will include some of the biggest clubs in world football,

Both form and fitness kept Harry Maguire out of the latest England squad, but Thomas Tuchel insists the Manchester United defender remains in contention. The new Three Lions boss won his first two matches in charge, picking up low-key victories over Albania and Latvia over the current international break.

England's road to the 2026 World Cup started with a pair of seamless victories as Thomas Tuchel enjoyed his first taste of international management. The German was confirmed as Gareth Southgate's successor last October with the sole intention of guiding the Three Lions to World Cup glory in North America.

Thomas Tuchel’s England era reads two wins from two following a routine 3-0 victory over Latvia at Wembley Stadium on Monday. Who caught the eye and who could have done better? Telegraph Sport rates England’s starting XI.

England play their second World Cup 2026 qualifying match on Monday as Latvia visit Wembley Stadium. The Thomas Tuchel era began with an efficient if uninspiring 2-0 win over Albania last week, debutant Myles Lewis-Skelly and captain Harry Kane scoring the goals.

England picked up a 3-0 win over Latvia in World Cup qualifying at Wembley on a predictably comfortable night for Thomas Tuchel’s side. The first ever meeting between the two nations was never likely to be a see-saw affair and the Three Lions duly dominated possession and territory.