England squad numbers ‘leaked’ by FIFA – giving major hint over World Cup starting XI
England’s squad numbers for the 2026 World Cup appear to have been confirmed by FIFA.
A list has appeared on the FIFA website confirming all the shirt numbers for the 48 teams competing.
Many will interpret the numbers as a big hint towards Thomas Tuchel‘s starting XI this summer.
Marcus Rashford has been given the number 11 shirt over rival Anthony Gordon, who is No.18.
The pair are battling to start on the left-wing this summer.
As expected, Jordan Pickford takes the No.1 jersey while Harry Kane is in his usual No.9 and Jude Bellingham at No.10.
Elliot Anderson is likely to partner Declan Rice in midfield, and they’ve been given No.8 and No.4, respectively.
England’s squad numbers will be officially confirmed at 3pm.
England's 'leaked' shirt numbers
Jordan Pickford – 1
Ezri Konsa – 2
Nico O’Reilly – 3
Declan Rice – 4
John Stones – 5
Marc Guehi – 6
Bukayo Saka – 7
Elliot Anderson – 8
Harry Kane – 9
Jude Bellingham – 10
Marcus Rashford – 11
Tino Livramento – 12
Dean Henderson – 13
Jordan Henderson – 14
Dan Burn – 15
Kobbie Mainoo – 16
Morgan Rogers – 17
Anthony Gordon – 18
Ollie Watkins – 19
Noni Madueke – 20
Eberechi Eze – 21
Ivan Toney – 22
James Trafford – 23
Reece James – 24
Djed Spence – 25
Jarell Quansah – 26
Most of the England squad have landed in America for the 2026 World Cup already.
The Three Lions face New Zealand in a friendly on Saturday, before playing Costa Rica on June 10.
Both games will be taking place in Miami.
Declan Rice, Noni Madueke, Eberechi Eze, Bukayo Saka, and Dean Henderson will all join up with Tuchel’s squad at a later date.
This follows their involvement in European finals with Arsenal and Crystal Palace.
Meanwhile, Alex Scott, Jason Steele, Rio Ngumoha, Josh King and Ethan Nwaneri will attend the pre-tournament training camp in Florida.
Tuchel advised his England players to holiday in US time zones to acclimatise for the tournament.
It is understood several members of the England squad have holidayed in the USA and Caribbean since the end of their club campaigns.
Who are England playing at the World Cup?
England kick off their Group L fixtures against Croatia on June 17 in Dallas.
They then head to Boston to face Ghana before closing out the groups against Panama at the New York/New Jersey Stadium.
Tuchel is yet to lose a competitive match since taking charge at the start of 2025.
His side won all eight of their World Cup qualifiers without conceding a goal.
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