Eberechi Eze, Bukayo Saka, Noni Madueke, and Declan Rice have all been selected for England’s 2026 World Cup squad, but Myles Lewis-Skelly has missed out.
LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 13: Eberechi Eze of England celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier match between England and Serbia at Wembley Stadium on November 13, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)
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England have confirmed their World Cup squad for the 2026 tournament this summer, with Arsenal quartet Eberechi Eze, Bukayo Saka, Noni Madueke, and Declan Rice all making the final cut.
Unfortunately, Myles Lewis-Skelly has missed out, despite his recent return to the team with Arsenal.
The young midfielder/left-back had been warned by Thomas Tuchel over the last break that he wouldn’t be called up if he wasn’t playing, and despite making a few starts over the last month, he clearly wasn’t involved enough for Tuchel’s liking.
LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 21: Thomas Tuchel, Head Coach of England, gestures a thumbs up during the FIFA World Cup 2026 European Qualifier between England and Albania at Wembley Stadium on March 21, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)
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Saka and Rice would always have expected to be called up for the squad, considering they’re nailed-on starters when available.
Eze and Madueke might have been less sure of their spots, but the pair have performed well for England in recent breaks.
The four call-ups bring England’s total to 11, with the full list shown below, as well as the countries with Arsenal internationals still yet to confirm their final squads.
Arsenal World Cup call-ups
BELGRADE, SERBIA: Noni Madueke of England celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier match between Serbia and England at Rajko Mitic Stadium on September 09, 2025. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)
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World Cup squad announcement schedule
MURCIA, SPAIN: David Raya of Spain looks on during the warm up prior to the UEFA Nations League 2024/25 League A Group A4 match between Spain and Denmark at Nueva Condomina on October 12, 2024. (Photo by Mateo Villalba Sanchez/Getty Images)
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May 25th – Spain
May 27th – Netherlands
June 1st – Ecuador
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