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Japan’s World Cup 2026 team preview: Players to watch, group, squad

England manager Thomas Tuchel has named his 26-man squad for this summer's World Cup, with some significant omissions, including Harry Maguire and Cole Palmer, and some brave calls

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What happened Japan have beaten Germany, Brazil, England and Spain since 2022, but may struggle to sustain a genuine title push.
The headline split One side frames it as "England World Cup squad LIVE: Thomas Tuchel's big decisions confirmed in 26-man selection". The other frames it as "Djed Spence shock name IN England’s squad hours after suffering broken jaw as Trent Alexa...".
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Left / center-leftEngland World Cup squad LIVE: Thomas Tuchel's big decisions confirmed in 26-man selection

The Mirror UK · Center-left · News report

CenterJapan’s World Cup 2026 team preview: Players to watch, group, squad

Al Jazeera English · Center · News report

Right / center-rightThomas Tuchel CONFIRMS his leaked England World Cup squad as Trent Alexander-Arnold joins Harry Maguire and Cole Palmer in being...

Daily Mail · Center-right · News report

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The Mirror UKNews report · May 22, 9:12 AM

England World Cup squad LIVE: Thomas Tuchel's big decisions confirmed in 26-man selection

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England manager Thomas Tuchel has named his 26-man squad for this summer's World Cup, with some significant omissions, including Harry Maguire and Cole Palmer, and some brave calls

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Daily MailNews report · May 22, 9:08 AM

Thomas Tuchel CONFIRMS his leaked England World Cup squad as Trent Alexander-Arnold joins Harry Maguire and Cole Palmer in being left at home in brutal culling of the big names

Thomas Tuchel has confirmed the leak of his England World Cup squad was correct - with a series of big-name stars axed for this summer's trip to the United States.

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Al Jazeera EnglishNews report · May 22, 7:19 AM

Japan’s World Cup 2026 team preview: Players to watch, group, squad

Japan have beaten Germany, Brazil, England and Spain since 2022, but may struggle to sustain a genuine title push.

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The Sun UKNews report · May 22, 6:56 AM

Djed Spence shock name IN England’s squad hours after suffering broken jaw as Trent Alexander-Arnold is snubbed

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DJED SPENCE is reportedly heading to the World Cup as a shock inclusion in Thomas Tuchel's controversial England squad. And his call-up means a painful snub for Trent Alexander-Arnold, who...

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Sky NewsNews report · May 21, 9:58 PM

Foden and Palmer set to miss out on England World Cup squad - as former PL star earns surprise recall

Manchester City star Phil Foden and Chelsea's Cole Palmer are among the players set to miss out when England manager Thomas Tuchel names his 26-man squad for the World Cup, according to mul...

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May 21, 9:58 PM: Sky News joined the source map.

May 22, 6:56 AM: The Sun UK joined the source map.

May 22, 7:19 AM: Al Jazeera English joined the source map.

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