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Harry Maguire says he is shocked and devastated by his absence from the World Cup

By Beatriz • May 21, 2026 • 3 min de leitura
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Harry Maguire has announced his exclusion from this summer’s Inglaterra roster for Copa. The 33-year-old Manchester United defender said he was “shocked and devastated” by the decision of the Thomas Tuchel coach, who will announce the delegation of 26 players on Friday morning at Wembley.

The defender had hoped to join the squad for the tournament after a positive run of performance. Desde than Michael Carrick took over technical command of Manchester United in mid-January, Maguire showed progress in performance and was called up for the Fifa date in March. The defender started as a starter against Uruguai and came off the bench to face Japão, where he contributed threats from set pieces.

Decisão of Tuchel prioritizes other defenders

Thomas Tuchel chose to favor alternatives in the defensive sector. The coach must select Ezri Konsa, Marc Guéhi and John Stones for the competition, despite the limited participation of the Manchester City defender, who has made just four appearances since December 2.

Outros names on the technical radar include:

  • Trevoh Chalobah
  • Jarell Quansah
  • Dan Burn
  • Levi Colwill, who recently returned to Chelsea after recovering from an anterior cruciate ligament injury
  • Fikayo Tomori, from Milan, was not selected

Reação from Maguire on social media

Maguire posted a message on social media expressing his frustration with the exclusion. “I was confident that I could have played an important role this summer for my national team after the season I had. Fui left shocked and devastated by the decision. Nada brought me more joy than wearing that shirt and representing my country over the years. Desejo to the players the best this summer,” he wrote.

The statement reveals the emotional impact of the exclusion for the player, who considered his recent form and contributions to the national team as sufficient to guarantee space in the delegation.

Previous Contexto: evaluation of Tuchel after game against Uruguai

Após the confrontation between Inglaterra and Uruguai, Tuchel commented on Maguire’s performance in a way that deserves to be highlighted. The coach recognized the player’s defensive quality: “I got exactly what I expected: solid performance as a defender. Muito good on the ball, very calm, strong in the air and a weapon in set pieces. Não changed my mind, but I see other players that I prefer to start for us. Vejo Ezri Konsa ahead of me, I see Marc Guéhi ahead of me. Não is a secret. Vejo Trevoh Chalobah’s level of mobility is slightly ahead his front. Também John Stones, but he had injuries.”

Tuchel’s statement shows that the exclusion was not based on Maguire’s technical deficiencies, but on tactical preferences and player profiles considered ideal for Mundo’s Copa selection strategy.

Outros absences expected in the call-up

Luke Shaw, Maguire’s colleague in Manchester United, must also stay out of the delegation. The full-back, who has not played for the English national team since 2024, had an impressive and injury-free season, but apparently did not figure into Tuchel’s plans for the tournament.

The exclusion of Shaw adds layers to the defensive strategy chosen by the coach, suggesting a complete overhaul of the English defensive sector for international competition. Ambos Manchester United players now face the challenge of accepting the decision and focusing on their respective demands at the club to maintain their relevance in top football.

The release of the full list will take place on Friday morning, when Tuchel will officially present the 26 called up at Wembley.