Marcus Rashford
England
FWD
Age
28
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About Marcus Rashford
Marcus Rashford is a confirmed forward in Thomas Tuchel's 26-man England squad for the 2026 World Cup. The Barcelona forward, on loan from Manchester United, is 28 at kick-off and brings 70 senior caps and 18 international goals as of 31 March 2026. This is his third senior World Cup after Russia 2018 and Qatar 2022.
England start in Group L against Croatia, Ghana and Panama, with the opener against Croatia at AT&T Stadium in Arlington on 17 June. Tuchel's side qualified by winning UEFA Group K on 14 October 2025. Rashford sits in the listed forward group with Anthony Gordon, Harry Kane, Noni Madueke, Bukayo Saka, Ivan Toney and Ollie Watkins, with his club, role, squad and tournament context all confirmed.
England start in Group L against Croatia, Ghana and Panama, with the opener against Croatia at AT&T Stadium in Arlington on 17 June. Tuchel's side qualified by winning UEFA Group K on 14 October 2025. Rashford sits in the listed forward group with Anthony Gordon, Harry Kane, Noni Madueke, Bukayo Saka, Ivan Toney and Ollie Watkins, with his club, role, squad and tournament context all confirmed.
World Cup 2026 Stats
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Playing Style
Rashford can play centre forward or wide, but his main attacking route is from the left side. From there, he drives inside onto his right foot, comes short to receive possession, and attacks central lanes. Pace, direct running, dribbling and finishing shape his attacking profile.
For England, he is listed as a forward in Tuchel's final 26. His 70 caps and 18 international goals give him senior international grounding, while the left-channel profile explains why he fits the forward group.
For England, he is listed as a forward in Tuchel's final 26. His 70 caps and 18 international goals give him senior international grounding, while the left-channel profile explains why he fits the forward group.
World Cup History
Rashford has played at two senior World Cups before 2026. At Russia 2018, he came on in the round of 16 against Colombia and scored in the penalty shoot-out as England reached the quarter-finals; England finished fourth overall.
At Qatar 2022, Rashford scored three goals. He struck within 49 seconds as a substitute in England's 6-2 win over Iran, then scored twice in the 3-0 win against Wales. His second Wales goal was England's 100th at World Cups. The 2026 tournament is his third senior World Cup with England.
At Qatar 2022, Rashford scored three goals. He struck within 49 seconds as a substitute in England's 6-2 win over Iran, then scored twice in the 3-0 win against Wales. His second Wales goal was England's 100th at World Cups. The 2026 tournament is his third senior World Cup with England.
National Team
England
Tier 1
£32m
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Goal Rush Impact
England sit in Tier 1 on the Goal Rush card with a £32m slot cost within the game's £200m card budget. Group L brings Croatia, Ghana and Panama, giving the early card context for a premium England team pick.
Rashford adds a direct player signal to that team choice. He is listed as a forward in Tuchel's final 26, has 18 international goals, and brings a wide-forward profile and finishing to an England forward group that also includes Kane, Saka, Gordon, Madueke, Toney and Watkins.
Rashford adds a direct player signal to that team choice. He is listed as a forward in Tuchel's final 26, has 18 international goals, and brings a wide-forward profile and finishing to an England forward group that also includes Kane, Saka, Gordon, Madueke, Toney and Watkins.
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Rashford at the 2026 World Cup
Selection is settled: Rashford is in Tuchel's final England group for 2026. His profile combines a Barcelona club listing, loan status from Manchester United, 70 caps, 18 goals and previous tournament experience in 2018 and 2022. The useful summary is forward role confirmed, squad place secure, and third tournament cycle under way.
Picking England in Goal Rush
England's Goal Rush quick reference is simple: Tier 1, £32m, and Group L fixtures against Croatia, Ghana and Panama. Rashford is one of Tuchel's named forwards, so readers checking the team card can connect the slot to a wide attacker with 18 England goals.
Marcus Rashford World Cup 2026 FAQs
Rashford affects Goal Rush through England's Tier 1 team slot at £32m. The matchday signal is direct: he is a named England forward with 18 international goals, and Group L starts against Croatia before Ghana and Panama.
Rashford is a forward. He can play as a centre-forward or as a winger, primarily on the left-wing where he likes to cut inside and strike on goal with his stronger right foot, drop deep to collect the ball, and move to central positions to create chances.
Rashford has 70 caps for England as of 31 March 2026, with 18 international goals. He is in Thomas Tuchel's final 26 for the 2026 World Cup, heading into his third senior World Cup after Russia 2018 and Qatar 2022.
Rashford plays for Barcelona, on loan from Manchester United. He scored England's 100th World Cup goal during a 3-0 win against Wales at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, his second goal of that game and the brace that took England through to the knockout stage.
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