{"id":26767,"date":"2025-11-16T09:10:29","date_gmt":"2025-11-16T14:10:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/11\/16\/supercomputer-predicts-englands-2026-world-cup-squad\/"},"modified":"2025-11-16T09:10:29","modified_gmt":"2025-11-16T14:10:29","slug":"supercomputer-predicts-englands-2026-world-cup-squad","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/11\/16\/supercomputer-predicts-englands-2026-world-cup-squad\/","title":{"rendered":"Supercomputer predicts England&#8217;s 2026 World Cup squad"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/11\/16\/supercomputer-predicts-englands-2026-world-cup-squad\/#goalkeeper\" >goalkeeper<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/11\/16\/supercomputer-predicts-englands-2026-world-cup-squad\/#Jordan_Pickford_Dean_Henderson_James_Trafford\" >Jordan Pickford, Dean Henderson, James Trafford<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/11\/16\/supercomputer-predicts-englands-2026-world-cup-squad\/#defender\" >defender<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/11\/16\/supercomputer-predicts-englands-2026-world-cup-squad\/#Trent_Alexander-Arnold_Reece_James_Miles_Lewis-Skelly_John_Stones_Mark_Gehi_Ezri_Konsa_Dan_Byrne\" >Trent Alexander-Arnold, Reece James, Miles Lewis-Skelly, John Stones, Mark Gehi, Ezri Konsa, Dan Byrne<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/11\/16\/supercomputer-predicts-englands-2026-world-cup-squad\/#midfielder\" >midfielder<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/11\/16\/supercomputer-predicts-englands-2026-world-cup-squad\/#Jude_Bellingham_Declan_Rice_Adam_Wharton_Elliot_Anderson_Cole_Palmer_Morgan_Rogers_Eberechi_Eze\" >Jude Bellingham, Declan Rice, Adam Wharton, Elliot Anderson, Cole Palmer, Morgan Rogers, Eberechi Eze<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/11\/16\/supercomputer-predicts-englands-2026-world-cup-squad\/#forward\" >forward<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/11\/16\/supercomputer-predicts-englands-2026-world-cup-squad\/#When_they_go_in_during_the_day_it_eats_food_such_as_ashes_but_the_hat_tournament_is_outside\" >When they go in during the day, it eats food such as ashes, but the hat tournament is outside.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>England have already qualified for the 2026 World Cup, which will be held in Canada, Mexico and the United States, and Thomas Tuchel&#8217;s side appear to have performed well in the qualifying stages.<\/p>\n<p>    <!-- No AdsNinja v10 Client! --><!-- No AdsNinja v10 Client! --><\/p>\n<p>The Three Lions have not conceded a single goal in the six games that have ensured their place on the biggest stage, and all eyes will soon be on who will be on board to win England&#8217;s first World Cup since 1966.<\/p>\n<div class=\"table-container\">\n<table border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"1\" cellspacing=\"1\" style=\"\" align=\"\" summary=\"\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th colspan=\"2\" style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>England&#8217;s World Cup appearance record since 1966<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>1970<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>quarterfinals<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>1974<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>I didn&#8217;t qualify<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>1978<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>I didn&#8217;t qualify<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>1982<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>Group stage 2nd stage<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>1986<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>quarterfinals<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>1990<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>4th place<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>1994<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>I didn&#8217;t qualify<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>1998<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>round 16<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>2002<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>quarterfinals<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>2006<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>quarterfinals<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>2010<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>round 16<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>2014<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>group stage<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>2018<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>4th place<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>2022<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>quarterfinals<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n<p>Some star players, such as captain Harry Kane, are certain to head to North America, but Tuchel still has a lot to think about between now and June.<\/p>\n<p>Of course, a lot can change between now and the summer, but here are ChatGPT&#8217;s predictions for who will be in England&#8217;s 26-man squad for Canada, Mexico and the United States.<\/p>\n<p>    <!-- No AdsNinja v10 Client! --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"goalkeepers\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"goalkeeper\"><\/span>\n                        <strong>goalkeeper<\/strong><br \/>\n               <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 id=\"jordan-pickford-dean-henderson-james-trafford\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Jordan_Pickford_Dean_Henderson_James_Trafford\"><\/span>\n            <strong>Jordan Pickford, Dean Henderson, James Trafford<\/strong><br \/>\n    <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Barring injury, Jordan Pickford looks set to remain England&#8217;s No.1 player for the ninth year in a row in 2026.<\/p>\n<p>According to ChatGPT, the Everton star will be backed up by Crystal Palace&#8217;s Dean Henderson and Man City&#8217;s James Trafford.<\/p>\n<p>    <!-- No AdsNinja v10 Client! --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"defenders\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"defender\"><\/span>\n                        <strong>defender<\/strong><br \/>\n               <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 id=\"trent-alexander-arnold-reece-james-myles-lewis-skelly-john-stones-marc-guehi-ezri-konsa-dan-burn\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Trent_Alexander-Arnold_Reece_James_Miles_Lewis-Skelly_John_Stones_Mark_Gehi_Ezri_Konsa_Dan_Byrne\"><\/span>\n            <strong>Trent Alexander-Arnold, Reece James, Miles Lewis-Skelly, John Stones, Mark Gehi, Ezri Konsa, Dan Byrne<\/strong><br \/>\n    <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>One of Tuchel&#8217;s big decisions early on was to leave Trent Alexander-Arnold out, but ChatGPT feels the Real Madrid right-back will regain his place in 26th place.<\/p>\n<p>Chelsea&#8217;s Reece James and Arsenal&#8217;s Miles Lewis-Skelly are the other full-back options, while the centre-backs include John Stones, Mark Guehi, Ezri Konsa and Dan Byrne.<\/p>\n<p>Tottenham&#8217;s Jed Spence was a regular in Tuchel&#8217;s side, but there is no place for a full-back in the 26-man squad.<\/p>\n<p>    <!-- No AdsNinja v10 Client! --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"midfielders\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"midfielder\"><\/span>\n                        <strong>midfielder<\/strong><br \/>\n               <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 id=\"jude-bellingham-declan-rice-adam-wharton-elliot-anderson-cole-palmer-morgan-rogers-eberechi-eze\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Jude_Bellingham_Declan_Rice_Adam_Wharton_Elliot_Anderson_Cole_Palmer_Morgan_Rogers_Eberechi_Eze\"><\/span>\n            <strong>Jude Bellingham, Declan Rice, Adam Wharton, Elliot Anderson, Cole Palmer, Morgan Rogers, Eberechi Eze<\/strong><br \/>\n    <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Declan Rice and Elliot Anderson are regulars in Tuchel&#8217;s midfield and could be the partnership to start a World Cup campaign backed by Crystal Palace&#8217;s Adam Wharton.<\/p>\n<p>Moving forward, it is believed that Jude Bellingham could return to the squad after recently being left out of the squad due to fitness issues.<\/p>\n<p>Chelsea, Arsenal and Aston Villa stars Cole Palmer, Eberechi Eze and Morgan Rodgers make up the midfield seven, leaving no room for the likes of Morgan Gibbs-White or Jordan Henderson.<\/p>\n<p>    <!-- No AdsNinja v10 Client! --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"forwards\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"forward\"><\/span>\n                        <strong>forward<\/strong><br \/>\n               <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 id=\"harry-kane-bukayo-saka-phil-foden-marcus-rashford-anthony-gordon-noni-madueke\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_they_go_in_during_the_day_it_eats_food_such_as_ashes_but_the_hat_tournament_is_outside\"><\/span>\n            <strong>When they go in during the day, it eats food such as ashes, but the hat tournament is outside. <\/strong><br \/>\n    <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Interestingly, ChatGPT believes Tuchel will go with just one unbeatable centre-forward in captain Harry Kane. Marcus Rashford could also play centrally if needed, and his &#8216;resurgence of form&#8217; at Barcelona means he will be included.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, Anthony Gordon is expected to be included, along with Arsenal stars Bukayo Saka and Noni Madueke and Man City ace Phil Foden, given Anthony Gordon&#8217;s &#8220;increasing importance&#8221; under Tuchel.<\/p>\n<p>Chat Notable players left out of GPT&#8217;s front line include Jarrod Bowen and Ollie Watkins.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>England have already qualified for the 2026 World Cup, which will be held in Canada, Mexico and the United States, and Thomas Tuchel&#8217;s side appear to have performed well in the qualifying stages. 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