England manager Thomas Tuchel is reportedly set to leave Manchester United defender Harry Maguire out of his 26-man squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, according to multiple British media reports on May 22, 2026. The squad is expected to be announced on Friday, May 23, 2026.
Maguire, 33, has been a regular for England in previous tournaments, including the 2018 and 2022 World Cups, but has struggled for playing time at club level this season. The reports suggest Tuchel is prioritizing younger, more in-form defenders for the tournament in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
Neither the Football Association nor Tuchel have commented on the reports. Maguire has not publicly responded to the speculation. The final squad announcement is scheduled for Friday.
