Has Declan Rice played in a World Cup before?

England has appeared in 17 World Cups. Check the Career tab for Declan Rice's full international history.

What position does Declan Rice play?

Declan Rice plays as a midfielder for England at the 2026 World Cup.

Which group is England in at the 2026 World Cup?

England are in Group L at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, alongside Croatia, Ghana, Panama.

When does England play at the World Cup?

England's first match is on 2026-06-17 against Croatia at AT&T Stadium, Arlington.

Declan Rice – England | World Cup 2026 Player Profile

Declan Rice

Date of BirthJanuary 14, 1999 (age 27)

Place of BirthLondon, England

Height / Weight188 / 84

PositionMidfielder

Current ClubArsenal

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2025-26 Season

Competition	MP	Gls	Ast
UEFA World Cup Qualifiers	2	0	2
Friendlies	1	1	0
World Cup	2	0	1
Emirates Cup	1	0	0
Friendlies Clubs	1	0	0
League Cup	5	0	2
Premier League	36	4	5
UEFA Champions League	13	1	2
Euro Championship	7	0	1
UEFA Nations League	4	2	1
World Cup - Qualification Europe	8	1	4
All Competitions	80	9	18

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Group L →

#	Team	P	W	D	L	GD	Pts
1	England	2	1	1	0	2	4
2	Ghana	2	1	1	0	1	4
3	Croatia	2	1	0	1	-1	3
4	Panama	2	0	0	2	-2	0

2026-06-17England vs CroatiaAT&T Stadium, Arlington→2026-06-23England vs GhanaGillette Stadium, Foxborough→2026-06-27Panama vs EnglandMetLife Stadium, East Rutherford→

2026 tournament outlook

Declan Rice will represent England at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. England have been drawn in Group L alongside Croatia, Ghana, Panama. Their campaign begins on 2026-06-17 against Croatia at AT&T Stadium, Arlington. As a midfielder, Rice will be looking to make an impact on the biggest stage in world football. England is a 1-time World Cup champion and will be looking to add to their legacy.

England at the 2026 World Cup

Declan Rice is part of the England squad for the 2026 World Cup, managed by Thomas Tuchel, alongside D. Henderson, D. Burn, E. Anderson, and B. Saka among the key players.

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