In the end, your squad will have a few head-scratchers. You’ll include a token left-back who’s never played a tournament, and you’ll drop a fan favourite who just had a bad haircut. This is the part where you sound like a proper expert on Twitter, even though you’ve never laced up a boot professionally. “It’s about balance,” you’ll type, while eating a biscuit. “You need players who can handle the heat in the USA.”
Let’s be honest: whatever squad you pick, someone will moan. That’s the beauty of it. You’ll argue with your mates, change your mind six times, then blame the FA when we lose on penalties in the round of 16. But deep down, we all know we’d do a better job than Southgate ever did—and that lie is what makes this whole nonsense so glorious.
So pour another cuppa. The 2026 World Cup squad isn’t just a list—it’s a mirror. It shows your biases, your loyalties, and how little you actually know about the Championship. And that’s okay. We’re all just one controversial selection away from being an expert.
