England World Cup 2026 squad betting odds: Who makes the cut?

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The England manager is set to announce his group of 26 players for the World Cup on Friday, and there are a handful of key decisions that will shape the squad that travels across the Atlantic this summer. Until now, Tuchel’s reign as England manager has been pretty straight forward. They qualified for this summer’s tournament with a perfect record, winning eight out of eight. At the World Cup itself, however, England’s true measure will be taken. Here, we run through five key decisions Tuchel must make, and how the betting markets rate those big calls. England’s long-standing problem position might not be the abyss of options it was at Euro 2024, when a half-fit Luke Shaw was taken to Germany purely because Gareth Southgate lacked other candidates to play there. But Tuchel still has plenty to consider. Myles Lewis-Skelly, Reece James, Tino Livramento and Nico O’Reilly all started on the left side of defence in qualifying, with the latter perhaps the best bet to keep that place for the World Cup. O’Reilly has become a first-team figure for Manchester City this season, giving Pep Guardiola’s side an extra dimension with his driving runs and ability to play through the middle. The 21-year-old came through as an attacking midfielder and that is clear in the way he plays. James is the most accomplished option Tuchel could use at left back, but he is more comfortable on the right side and might not be fit enough to make a World Cup match every five days. O’Reilly (1/7) and James (1/5) are odds-on to make Tuchel’s World Cup squad, with Shaw (1/1) after his goalscoring appearance for Manchester United against Nottingham Forest. Similar to the left-back position, Tuchel has options in central defence, but it is unclear how things will shake out when the England manager has to put names on a sheet. Marc Guehi (1/40), Ezri Konsa (1/14), Harry Maguire (1/4) and John Stones (3/10) are all odds-on to be included in Tuchel’s squad, while Dan Burn (4/9), Fikayo Tomori (4/6) and Jarell Quansah (5/6) are in the running. The inclusion of Burn would give England some additional cover at left-back, while Quansah can play at right-back, as he has done on occasion for Bayer Leverkusen this season. At 11/10, Levi Colwill could be worth keeping an eye on. The Chelsea defender was part of the England squad before suffering an injury at the start of the season. Now he is fit again and has caught the eye upon his return to club action. Colwill’s ability on the ball and distribution skills could make him a surprise inclusion. However, the centre-back pool is so fluid that Tuchel might be justified in handing the 23-year-old a way back. Harry Kane will be England’s starting striker — everyone knows that. Beneath Kane, though, there is doubt over who will be the back-up centre forward at this summer’s World Cup. Ollie Watkins (1/4) performed that role at Euro 2024, scoring a winner in the semi-finals against the Netherlands. This season, though, the Aston Villa striker’s form at club level has been patchy. While Watkins has scored four times in his previous three games, his tally of 14 league goals is down on the number he registered in each of the past three seasons. Indeed, Watkins was left out of the England squad for the March friendlies. Dominic Calvert-Lewin (3/1) is back on the radar after enjoying a resurgent campaign for Leeds United, netting 14 league goals for Daniel Farke’s side. The 29-year-old leads his side for expected goals on target (xGOT) this season, highlighting his natural threat. Ivan Toney was recalled by Tuchel last year and has enjoyed a fruitful season in the Saudi Pro League, where he won the Golden Boot for Al-Ahli. However, at 7/1 he is very much an outside bet. Previously seen as a key figure for the national team, Phil Foden cannot be certain of his place in the England team this summer. He has been a peripheral figure for Manchester City in recent times, starting just three Premier League matches since the end of January as the likes of Rayan Cherki and Antoine Semenyo surpassed him in Pep Guardiola’s pecking order. Tuchel omitted Foden from an England squad in October, hinting at the attacking midfielder’s uncertain spot for the World Cup. Brought back into the squad for the March friendlies against Japan and Uruguay, Foden failed to catch the eye. At 4/11, Foden is still in the picture for a place in Tuchel’s squad, but he could be squeezed out by Jude Bellingham (1/10), Cole Palmer (1/9), Eberechi Eze (3/10), Morgan Rogers (1/20) and possibly even Morgan Gibbs-White (5/4). In past years, Foden would still be able to count on his place in the World Cup squad. He is a promising 4/11 to get the nod but England are blessed with several world-class options in his position. Declan Rice will be a central pillar of Tuchel’s team for the World Cup, with many expecting Elliot Anderson to be his partner in central midfield. The World Cup could be a breakout moment for the Nottingham Forest man at international level. Elsewhere, Adam Wharton is 4/6 to be called up for this summer’s tournament. He too could be ready to demonstrate his quality at World Cup level and could give England some valuable control in possession at the base of the midfield. Not so long ago, Kobbie Mainoo was nowhere on Tuchel’s radar and wasn’t even part of the Manchester United first team. Since breaking into Michael Carrick’s lineup, though, he has reminded us all of his quality and is 4/11 to make the squad. Alex Scott was called up for the November friendlies against Albania and Serbia, but may not have done enough to convince Tuchel. He is priced at 7/1. If the midfield is to be the engine of the England team at this summer’s World Cup, Tuchel must find the right components to ensure his team will have enough acceleration when the tournament kicks off. Spot the pattern. Connect the terms Find the hidden link between sports terms