England
The story
Three Lions arrive after a runners-up Euro finish, finally trusting their attacking depth more than their defensive caution.
How they got here
Unbeaten through UEFA qualifying with double-digit clean sheets under Thomas Tuchel.
Expectations
Semifinals or bust. The country wants a first World Cup since 1966.
Manager & key players
Group L
Upcoming matches
Latest news & commentary
updated daily- Aug 1Squad
Thomas Tuchel is weighing a 26-player list with two uncapped call-ups pushing for late inclusion.
- Jul 30Press
Local press has zeroed in on midfield balance — depth behind the regular starters remains the open question.
- Jul 28Form
England have lost just one of their last ten competitive fixtures heading into the tournament.
- Jul 26Camp
England open their pre-tournament camp this week with a full-squad fitness block before the first friendly.
- Jul 24Injury
Jude Bellingham trained without restriction on Tuesday and is expected to be available for the opener.