Manchester United defender Harry Maguire has opened up on the "awkward" FaceTime call from Thomas Tuchel that ended his 2026 World Cup dreams. Despite suffering a contentious omission from the Three Lions squad, the veteran centre-back has firmly decided against retiring from international football as his country begins its campaign for global glory.
The 2026 World Cup is almost here. After years of build-up, dramatic qualifiers and numerous good - and bad - news stories surrounding FIFA's flagship finals, players and coaches from around the world are completing their last preparations after descending on the United States, Mexico and Canada for the biggest international football tournament to ever have been staged.
After 18 years of protests, controversy, disillusion and division, the Glazer family's time in charge of football operations at Manchester United came to an end after Sir Jim Ratcliffe and INEOS' purchase of a 25 percent stake in the club in early 2024. United had been debt-free until the Glazers invested just £270 million (£346m) of their own money into the £790m ($1 billion) deal that saw them become new owners back in 2005, with the rest borrowed against the club. And the Glazers have been accused of using the Red Devils as a cash cow to fund their business empire in the United States ever since.
Manchester United are reportedly prepared to sanction the departure of Harry Maguire this summer, despite the veteran defender only signing a contract extension at Old Trafford back in April. The Red Devils' hierarchy is believed to be open to offers for the 33-year-old as they look to overhaul Michael Carrick’s squad.
Recently retired England stalwart Kyle Walker has cast doubt on Thomas Tuchel’s maiden tournament squad by naming three players he believes were unfairly omitted. The 36-year-old, who earned 96 caps for the Three Lions, suggested that the German manager has taken a massive gamble on the fitness and form of his defensive line.
Harry Maguire’s long and often turbulent association with Manchester United could be reaching its conclusion following reports that the veteran defender has been offered to Serie A champions Inter. Despite recently putting pen to paper on a contract extension at Old Trafford, the 33-year-old’s future remains the subject of intense speculation as the Nerazzurri look to rebuild their backline.
Harry Maguire’s family has launched a scathing attack on Thomas Tuchel after the Manchester United defender was sensationally omitted from England’s 2026 World Cup squad. The veteran centre-back, who had been a cornerstone of the Three Lions' defence for nearly a decade, saw his international future thrown into doubt as the German tactician's uncompromising squad shake-up.
Former England defender Kyle Walker has admitted his shock after Thomas Tuchel omitted Phil Foden, Harry Maguire and Trent Alexander-Arnold from his World Cup squad. The trio were the headline casualties of Friday's 26-man selection for the tournament in North America, with Walker left questioning several of the manager's major tactical decisions.
England manager Thomas Tuchel has admitted his surprise at Harry Maguire’s reaction after the veteran defender was omitted from the Three Lions' 26-man World Cup squad. The German coach heavily praised the centre-back’s exceptional seasonal form but defended his ultimate selection blueprint, which relies on a core group of established tournament leaders.
So there we have it: England's 2026 World Cup squad is confirmed and it will go down as one of the most contentious of all time. Manager Thomas Tuchel has made it abundantly clear from the outset that he isn't afraid to ruffle some feathers with his decisions, and he has stayed true to his word with his divisive selections for the Three Lions' latest bid to end an agonising wait for a first major trophy since 1966.
Thomas Tuchel has defended his decision to leave Harry Maguire, Phil Foden and Cole Palmer out of England’s World Cup squad. The England boss admitted the calls were “painfully difficult” but insisted he wanted a balanced group built on “hunger and excitement”.
England manager Thomas Tuchel has named his 26-man squad for the 2026 World Cup, with Jude Bellingham and Noni Madueke among those to get the nod as Phil Foden and Cole Palmer miss out. Harry Kane captains the Three Lions in their bid to bring 60 years of international trophy heartache to a close, with Ivan Toney, Ollie Watkins and Marcus Rashford providing support and competition in the attacking department.
Thomas Tuchel is set to announce England's World Cup squad on Friday. Two spectacular decisions have now been leaked. A star player who has been left out went public the day before.
Manchester United defender Harry Maguire has confirmed that he has been left out of Thomas Tuchel's England squad for the 2026 World Cup. The 33-year-old, who has been a mainstay for the Three Lions over the last decade, has admitted he is "gutted" not to be part of the final 26-man group that will travel to North America this summer.
Manchester United defender Harry Maguire has weighed in on the intensifying Premier League title race, offering a surprising assessment of the two main protagonists. The England international, who has faced both sides this season, believes there is a clear distinction in quality between Mikel Arteta's men and Pep Guardiola’s.
Harry Maguire has tipped Manchester United youngster Leny Yoro to become an "all-time great". The England international has been blown away by the Frenchman's impact at Old Trafford following his high-profile move from Lille in 2024, and believes he has the potential to go down as a legend.
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