BREAKING: Harry Maguire Lands World Cup Role Weeks After England Squad Snub

Harry Maguire has received an unexpected opportunity after being left out of England’s World Cup team. The Manchester United player is set to be a guest on the well-known football podcast “The Rest Is Football,” as mentioned by the Evening Standard on Wednesday, June 3, 2026.

The 33-year-old was expected to be among those chosen by Thomas Tuchel for the final squad of 26, especially after a strong season at the club level, where he contributed significantly to United’s rise to a third-place finish in the Premier League during Michael Carrick’s leadership starting in January.

His exclusion, along with fellow United player Luke Shaw, surprised many, as Tuchel chose other defenders like Dan Burn, Jarell Quansah, and Djed Spence instead.

Maguire, who has performed well for the national team in major tournaments, expressed his disappointment upon learning the news from the manager directly.

On Instagram, he shared with his followers, “I felt sure I could have had an important role this summer for my country after the season I’ve just had.”

Even though it’s disappointing to miss out, the centre-back will stay connected to the tournament through Gary Lineker’s podcast, which he co-hosts with Alan Shearer and Micah Richards.

Reports indicate that the show has landed a noteworthy £14 million streaming deal with Netflix, allowing for 40 episodes to be aired daily during the competition from a special studio in New York.

Maguire will join a larger lineup of guests expected to appear during the tournament. It remains uncertain if he will partake in the recordings in-person, but his participation brings an exciting aspect to what is expected to be a major production.