Jarrod Bowen Omitted from England 2026 World Cup Squad

West Ham United captain Jarrod Bowen has been omitted from England's squad for the 2026 World Cup. The decision was announced ahead of the tournament's final roster.

Bowen leads West Ham United in the Premier League and has been a regular starter for the club. His club performances have kept him in the national conversation.

He was selected for the England squad at the 2024 European Championship under former manager Sir Gareth Southgate. Bowen took part in the group stage of that tournament.

During Euro 2024, Bowen appeared in matches against Serbia and Denmark. Those appearances gave him recent international experience.

The Euro 2024 involvement demonstrates that Bowen was considered part of England's plans just a year ago. His exclusion from the World Cup squad marks a notable change.

England will now look to other attacking options as they prepare for the 2026 World Cup. Bowen's omission adds a new variable to the national team selection.