Verified player facts
National Team
England
Group
Group L
Position
Midfielder
Confederation
UEFA
Team guide: England
Selected Player Page
2026 World Cup player page
Declan Rice
Declan Rice appears in our World Cup 2026 player directory for England. This profile links the player's listed position and current team role with verified group opponents, related fixtures, and nearby coverage pages without claiming final squad confirmation or unofficial stats.
England tournament context
England are in Group L with Croatia, Ghana, Panama. This player page stays anchored to that team route so readers can move from the individual profile into group-stage context without guesswork.
Still the clearest balance point in England's midfield because he protects the back line and keeps transitions from becoming too loose.
- Opener: Croatia · 2026-06-17 · Dallas Stadium (Dallas)
- Second match: Ghana · 2026-06-23 · Boston Stadium (Boston)
- Group closer: Panama · 2026-06-27 · New York New Jersey Stadium (New York/New Jersey)
Player page FAQ
Which national team is Declan Rice linked to on this page?
Declan Rice is listed here under England.
What position is Declan Rice listed in?
Declan Rice is listed as Midfielder in this World Cup 2026 player profile.
Where can readers find England's World Cup 2026 fixtures?
Use the England team guide and the full World Cup 2026 schedule page linked from this profile to review group-stage fixtures and broader tournament context.
Does this page confirm Declan Rice in the final FIFA World Cup 2026 squad?
No. This profile is limited to stable identity facts and related tournament links. It does not claim final squad confirmation or unofficial tournament statistics.