Harry Maguire's England World Cup omission explained as Man Utd star snubbed

Thomas Tuchel's call: Manchester United defender Harry Maguire was surprisingly omitted from the England squad for the 2026 World Cup by head coach Thomas Tuchel. The decision left many fans and the player himself stunned, as he felt his form at club level had been convincing enough to earn him a place in the final 26-man party heading to North America. An awkward video call: The news was broken in a very modern yet uncomfortable fashion, with Tuchel choosing to FaceTime players individually to deliver their verdicts.