England National Football Team

List of the Current Squad of the England national football team in 2025 and the Roster of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification

The England national football team represented England internationally and was the first to play an international match in 1872. The Football Association controls England’s national football team. England’s national football team is one of the world’s oldest National Teams.​

England’s football association is affiliated with UEFA and operates under the jurisdiction of FIFA, the global governing body of football.

The England Football Team won the 1966 FIFA World Cup, which they hosted, and secured fourth place twice in 1990 and 2018. They have qualified for the World Cup 15 times. In the 2024 UEFA European Championship, they were defeated 2–1 by Spain’s National Team, finishing as runners-up.

England’s only FIFA World Cup triumph came in 1966 at Wembley Stadium, defeating West Germany 4–2 after extra time. Geoff Hurst scored a hat-trick—the first in a World Cup final.

In 1953, England suffered a devastating 6–3 defeat to Hungary at Wembley Stadium, a result that revolutionized English football tactics and training methods.

England holds the record for playing the most matches in World Cup history, reflecting its long-standing presence on football’s global stage.

Peter Shilton is the men’s most-capped player with 125 appearances, while striker Wayne Rooney held the all-time scoring record (53 goals) before Harry Kane surpassed him.

In 2025, Thomas Tuchel took over as Head Coach of the England national team. As of August 2025, England holds the 4th position in the FIFA Men’s World Rankings.

England National Football History

It is one of the oldest teams in football history, formed at the same time as Scotland. The first match between England and Scotland took place on March 5, 1870, at Hamilton Crescent in Scotland.

In 1906, England became a member of FIFA and, by 1908, played their first match against teams outside the Home Nations.

England National Football Team Current Squad for 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualification

Thomas Tuchel is expected to reveal his first squad on August 13, 2025, for the 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualification.

UEFA Euro 2024 Squad

Here are the 2024 UEFA Euro England National Football Team, with Southgate announcing his resignation as England manager following a 2–1 defeat to Spain in the Final match.

England National Football Team

England National Football Team Current History and Information

• 1872-1930: Early Years
• 1930s-1950s: World Cup Debut & Early Struggles
• 1966: England became World Champion
• 1970s-1980s: Struggles and Rebuilding
• 1990s: Rise of the Premier League, reached the 1990 FIFA World Cup semi-finals and hosted the 1996 UEFA Euro
• 2000s: 2002 and 2006 World Cup Quarterfinal stage
• 2010s: The Southgate Era and Redemption
• 2020-current: 2020 UEFA Euro runner-up, 2022 FIFA World Cup Quarterfinal

2025 England National Football Team Fixtures and Schedule

England’s next matches are scheduled for March 2025. Here are the 2025 England National Football Team Fixtures and results.

2024 England National Football Team Fixtures and Schedule

Most Appearances Player

England Team Top Goalscorers

Title and Honours

Here is the list of honours and titles –

• FIFA World Cup:
  • Winner (1): 1966
• UEFA European Championship:
  • Runners-up (2): 2020, 2024​
  • Third place (1): 1968
• UEFA Nations League
  • Third place (1): 2019
• FIFA World Cup Fair Play Trophy
  • Recipients (3): 1990, 1998, 2022

Awards

• FIFA World Cup Fair Play Trophy: 1990, 1998, 2022