Pakistan, May 22 -- England national football team have officially announced their 26-man squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with manager Thomas Tuchel making several surprise selections ahead of the tournament in North America.

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The squad announcement included unexpected call-ups for Djed Spence and Ivan Toney, while notable omissions included Harry Maguire, Cole Palmer and Phil Foden.

Tuchel defended his selections during a press conference, saying his focus was on building the strongest team rather than simply choosing the best individual players. "Teams win championships," he said while explaining the balance and structure of the squad.

The midfield features stars such as Jude Bel...