Harry Kane Leads England's Charge as Team Arrives in Florida for World Cup 2026

As the FIFA World Cup 2026 approaches, England's captain Harry Kane expresses his excitement upon the team's arrival in Florida. The squad is preparing for their campaign, which begins against Croatia on June 18. With a record number of participants and a competitive group, England aims to make a significant impact in this prestigious tournament. Explore the full squad details and upcoming fixtures as anticipation builds for the kickoff.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jun 3, 2026, 10:09 IST

England Team Arrives in Florida for World Cup Preparation

Miami, USA - On June 3, England's captain Harry Kane shared his excitement as the national team landed in Florida, gearing up for the FIFA World Cup 2026, scheduled from June 12 to July 20 across the United States, Mexico, and Canada.

Kane took to X on Tuesday night (Indian Standard Time) to post images of their arrival, captioning it, "Touchdown in Florida. Let’s go!"

Touchdown in Florida. Let’s go! pic.twitter.com/09Ar80gXF2

— Harry Kane (@HKane) June 2, 2026

The Three Lions, who have previously lifted the World Cup trophy, find themselves in Group L alongside Croatia, Ghana, and Panama. Their campaign kicks off against Croatia in Arlington, Texas, on June 18.

The squad of 26 players is currently in Florida to acclimatize to the warm climate of the host nation.

Last month, England revealed their squad for the prestigious tournament, with notable absences including Cole Palmer, Harry Maguire, and Phil Foden, while Ivan Toney and Ollie Watkins secured their spots.

FIFA has announced a record-breaking number of participants for the 2026 World Cup, with 1,248 players from 48 nations set to compete in this expanded tournament.

As the kick-off approaches, these figures highlight the unprecedented scale of this competition, which will feature more teams, players, and matches than any previous World Cup, according to FIFA's official website.

Argentina currently holds the title of World Cup champions after their victory in the 2022 tournament held in Qatar.

Here’s a look at England's squad for the World Cup 2026:

Goalkeepers: Dean Henderson, Jordan Pickford, James Trafford

Defenders: Dan Burn, Marc Guehi, Reece James, Ezri Konsa, Tino Livramento, Nico O'Reilly, Jarell Quansah, Djed Spence, John Stones

Midfielders: Elliott Anderson, Jude Bellingham, Eberechi Eze, Jordan Henderson, Kobbie Mainoo, Declan Rice, Morgan Rogers

Forwards: Anthony Gordon, Harry Kane, Noni Madueke, Marcus Rashford, Bukayo Saka, Ivan Toney, Ollie Watkins.

Upcoming fixtures for England in Group L include:

17 June: England vs. Croatia - Dallas Stadium

23 June: England vs. Ghana - Boston Stadium

27 June: Panama vs. England - New York New Jersey Stadium.