Shocked Maguire posts on Insta that he is not in England’s World Cup squad
Harry Maguire has announced on social media that he will not be part of England's squad for the 2026 World Cup. The Manchester United defender expressed his shock and disappointment at the decision, stating he believed he could contribute significantly. Maguire has been a key player for England in previous tournaments but has recently lost his place in the team.
- ▪Harry Maguire confirmed he is not included in England's World Cup squad for 2026.
- ▪He expressed being 'shocked and gutted' by the decision on social media.
- ▪Maguire has made 66 appearances for England since his debut in 2017.
5 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 2 hours. Coverage spans 2 points on the political spectrum — 1 lean left, 3 centre.
- ▪ Harry Maguire spoke out on shocking decision to leave him off England's World Cup roster — Yahoo Sports
- ▪ England World Cup squad: Harry Maguire out and Phil Foden poised for omission — The Guardian — Football
- ▪ Maguire 'shocked and gutted' to miss out on WC — ESPN — Soccer
- ▪ Maguire 'shocked and gutted' by England World Cup omission — BBC News — UK
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SportShocked Maguire posts on Insta that he is not in England’s World Cup squadManchester United defender Harry Maguire has announced on social media that he is not going to World Cup 2026.ListenListen (2 mins)SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on GoogleinfoEngland's Harry Maguire looks dejected after March's friendly against Japan [Paul Childs/Reuters]By The Associated PressPublished On 21 May 202621 May 2026Manchester United defender Harry Maguire has been left out of England’s football squad for this year’s World Cup.The 33-year-old centre back confirmed in a social media post on Thursday that he is not part of Thomas Tuchel’s roster for the tournament in the United States, Canada and Mexico, saying he was…
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