England won the FIFA World Cup in 1966. The team was founded in 1863.
Overview
England is one of the oldest national football teams in the world. The Football Association, founded in 1863, is the oldest national football governing body. England won the FIFA World Cup in 1966, defeating West Germany in the final at Wembley Stadium, which remains their only major international trophy. The team competes in UEFA European Championship qualifying and World Cup qualifying as a member of UEFA.
The current squad includes experienced goalkeeper Jordan Pickford alongside Dean Henderson and James Trafford. Defensive options include Marc Guéhi, Reece James and John Stones, while the midfield features Jude Bellingham, Declan Rice and Kobbie Mainoo. Harry Kane leads the forward line and holds the record as England's all-time top scorer.
England's home ground is Wembley Stadium in London. The team wears white shirts as their traditional first-choice kit. A World Cup qualifier is scheduled for July 2026.
Major honours
Current squad · 26
E. Anderson
J. Bellingham
E. Eze
J. Henderson
K. Mainoo
D. Rice
M. Rogers
A. Gordon
N. Madueke
B. Saka
O. Watkins
