The Valiants stars will also play Paraguay and Sweden in Group B of the Germany-based event.
Birchall scored the winning goal as Trinidad beat Bahrain in a two-legged play-off to reach the finals for the first time.
Vale chairman Bill Bratt said: "Chris is a brilliant lad and everyone at the club is extremely proud of him. It's a massive achievement and he's the first home-grown Vale player to play in a World Cup finals.
"Chris' achievements with Trinidad & Tobago have raised the profile of the club and undoubtedly made him a better and more confident player - long may it continue."
England will play Trinidad and Tobago in Nuremberg on June 15.