England Reveal World Cup Squad Numbers — Kane #9, Bellingham #10, Saka #7; Belgium 0-0 Croatia in Pre-Tournament Friendly

England's Football Association officially published squad numbers for Thomas Tuchel's 26-man 2026 World Cup squad on June 2, the same day FIFA confirmed all 48 official squad lists. Harry Kane receives the iconic #9 and captains England for a record-tying third World Cup — equalling Billy Wright's record. Jude Bellingham wears #10, Bukayo Saka #7, Jordan Pickford #1, Phil Foden — controversially omitted — is absent. England open Group L vs Croatia on June 12, Ghana on June 17, and Panama on June 22. In parallel pre-tournament friendly action on June 2, Belgium drew 0-0 with Croatia at Stadion HNK Rijeka in Croatia — a goalless stalemate despite both teams fielding key players including Kevin De Bruyne and Luka Modrić. Belgium face Iran on June 21 in Group G; Croatia face England in Group L on June 12, making both sides familiar with their first World Cup opponents after an uninspiring but injury-free warm-up. With all 48 squads now officially confirmed and most teams in their final training camps, the tournament launch at Estadio Azteca on June 11 is 9 days away.