England have confirmed their squad shirt numbers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with the allocations offering a strong hint at manager Thomas Tuchel's plans for the tournament.

Captain Harry Kane will carry the No 9 shirt into a third consecutive World Cup, continuing a tradition that has defined his international career. Jude Bellingham inherits the iconic No 10, while Marcus Rashford — whose club future remains uncertain — has been handed the No 11, suggesting he is set to start on the left flank in Tuchel's setup.

Bukayo Saka takes the No 7 shirt, with Arsenal team-mate Declan Rice wearing No 4. The numbers given to teenager Nico O'Reilly (No 3) and Elliot Anderson (No 8) hint at prominent roles for both players in Tuchel's starting XI.

Nine debutants in the squad

England head into the tournament with nine first-time World Cup participants in the group. Newcastle United pair Tino Livramento and Dan Burn have received Nos 12 and 15 respectively, while Aston Villa midfielder Morgan Rogers will wear No 17.

James Trafford has been allocated the No 23 jersey, and Djed Spence and Jarell Quansah round out the debutants with Nos 25 and 26.

England's full squad numbers

1: Jordan Pickford — 2: Ezri Konsa — 3: Nico O'Reilly — 4: Declan Rice — 5: John Stones — 6: Marc Guehi — 7: Bukayo Saka — 8: Elliot Anderson — 9: Harry Kane — 10: Jude Bellingham — 11: Marcus Rashford — 12: Tino Livramento — 13: Dean Henderson — 14: Jordan Henderson — 15: Dan Burn — 16: Kobbie Mainoo — 17: Morgan Rogers — 18: Anthony Gordon — 19: Ollie Watkins — 20: Noni Madueke — 21: Eberechi Eze — 22: Ivan Toney — 23: James Trafford — 24: Reece James — 25: Djed Spence — 26: Jarell Quansah

England's Group L fixtures

England open their campaign against Croatia on June 17 in Dallas (9pm UK time), before facing Ghana on June 23 in Boston (9pm UK time). Their final group game is against Panama on June 27 in New York-New Jersey (10pm UK time).

Key World Cup dates

The group stage runs from June 11 to 27. The knockout rounds then follow: the Round of 32 (June 28–July 3), Round of 16 (July 4–7), quarter-finals (July 9–11), and semi-finals (July 14–15). The third-place play-off takes place on July 18, with the final on July 19.