We've analysed the latest bookmaker odds to predict the latest 26-man England squad for the 2026 World Cup.
England's 5-0 victory over Latvia secured their place at the 2026 World Cup with two qualification games to spare.
In this article, we look at the latest betting odds for who will make the 2026 England World Cup squad, and give the 26-man roster according to the bookmakers.
Predicted England 26 Man Squad for 2026 World Cup
Goalkeepers
The three goalkeepers look nailed down for the 2026 roster barring injury, with Pickford, Henderson, and Trafford all heavily odds-on to make the plane to the Americas.
| Player | Best Odds | Bookmaker |
|---|---|---|
| Jordan Pickford | 1/12 | BetVictor |
| James Trafford | 2/7 | bet365 |
| Dean Henderson | 1/3 | BetVictor |
Defenders
According to the average betting odds across Oddschecker, there are currently eight defenders predicted to make the 2026 World Cup squad. Reece James just about makes it into the team, with Djed Spence and Tino Livramento narrowly missing out.
| Player | Best Odds | Bookmaker |
|---|---|---|
| Marc Guehi | 4/11 | BetVictor |
| Ezri Konsa | 4/9 | BetVictor |
| Myles Lewis-Skelly | 1/2 | bet365 |
| John Stones | 4/6 | bet365 |
| Dan Burn | 4/6 | bet365 |
| Trent Alexander-Arnold | 4/5 | BetVictor |
| Reece James | 1/1 | BetVictor |
Midfielders
Elliot Anderson is one of the biggest market movers of the 2025/26 season in this betting market, shortening from 5/2 to 8/15 to make the 2026 World Cup squad. Despite not making the most recent squad, Adam Wharton still makes it on the roster as the 21st player.
| Player | Best Odds | Bookmaker |
|---|---|---|
| Declan Rice | 1/12 | BetVictor |
| Jude Bellingham | 1/10 | bet365 |
| Cole Palmer | 1/5 | bet365 |
| Morgan Rogers | 2/5 | bet365 |
| Eberechi Eze | 1/2 | William Hill |
| Elliot Anderson | 8/15 | bet365 |
| Adam Wharton | 5/6 | bet365 |
| Morgan Gibbs-White | 1/1 | BetVictor |
Forwards
After starting the season predicted to miss the squad, Marcus Rashford has shortened from 11/10 to 4/6 to make him the 17th name in the team. Current projections have Ollie Watkins as the only out and out striker to back up England captain, Harry Kane.
| Player | Best Odds | Bookmaker |
|---|---|---|
| Harry Kane | 1/10 | BetVictor |
| Bukayo Saka | 2/9 | BetVictor |
| Anthony Gordon | 1/2 | BetVictor |
| Marcus Rashford | 4/6 | BetVictor |
| Phil Foden | 4/6 | BetVictor |
| Noni Madueke | 4/5 | BetVictor |
| Jack Grealish | 1/1 | bet365 |
| Ollie Watkins | 1/1 | BetVictor |
Full England 2026 World Cup Squad according to the odds
Goalkeepers: Jordan Pickford, James Trafford, and Dean Henderson.
Defenders: Marc Guehi, Ezri Konsa, Myles Lewis-Skelly, John Stones, Dan Burn, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Reece James.
Midfielders: Declan Rice, Jude Bellingham, Cole Palmer, Morgan Rogers, Eberechi Eze, Elliot Anderson, Adam Wharton, Morgan Gibbs-White.
Forwards: Harry Kane, Bukayo Saka, Anthony Gordon, Marcus Rashford, Phil Foden, Noni Madueke, Jack Grealish, Ollie Watkins.
Last Updated: Wednesday 15th October 11:00am
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Market Movers
These players have seen the biggest price shifts since the 2025/2026 season began:
Elliot Anderson (Nottingham Forest): 5/2 -> 8/15
Marcus Rashford (Barcelona): 11/10 -> 4/6
Phil Foden (Man City): 1/5 -> 4/6
Dan Burn (Newcastle): 3/1 -> 4/6
Trent Alexander-Arnold (Real Madrid): 2/9 -> 4/5
Jordan Henderson (Brentford): 7/2 -> 6/4
Djed Spence (Tottenham): 16/1 -> 13/8
Nico O'Reilly (Man City): 16/1 -> 11/4
Dominic Solanke (Tottenham): 4/5 -> 4/1
Predicted Started XI
Adopting Thomas Tuchel's reguarly used 4-2-3-1, this would be the England starting 11, according to those players with the best odds of making the squad.
Predicted XI (based on current betting):
Pickford; Alexander-Arnold, Konsa, Guehi, Lewis-Skelly; Rice, Bellingham; Saka, Palmer, Gordon, Kane.
What are England's odds to win the 2026 World Cup?
At the time of publishing, England are 7/1 third favourites to win the 2026 World Cup, behind Spain and France in the betting.
| World Cup 2026 Winners | Best Odds | Bookmaker |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | 9/2 | Sky Bet |
| France | 13/2 | bet365 |
| England | 7/1 | Ladbrokes |
| Argentina | 10/1 | betway |
| Portugal | 12/1 | William Hill |
Where to Bet on England World Cup Squad Markets
Bettors can find the latest England World Cup squad odds through the football specials section on Oddschecker, which compares prices from leading UK bookmakers.
Punters can also view live price movements and betting trends across multiple sportsbooks in one place — ideal for spotting early value before Thomas Tuchel announces his final squad next year.
Odds correct at time of writing, Wednesday 15th October 11:30am. 18+ BeGambleAware.org.
