Official 2026 World Cup Squads: Confirmed Players for All 48 Teams, Updated List
The 2026 World Cup is moving from fixture lists to squad lists. The biggest tournament in football history will feature 48 national teams, 104 matches and up to 1,248 players across Canada, Mexico and the United States.
This page is your World Cup 2026 squad tracker. We follow every official roster, every confirmed call-up, every late injury, every surprise inclusion and every major omission as national teams publish their final lists.
From Argentina defending the title with Lionel Messi, to Brazil under Carlo Ancelotti, France with Kylian Mbappé, Portugal with Cristiano Ronaldo and Mexico opening the tournament at home, this is where every squad update lands.
Last updated: June 2, 2026. All squads below reflect the officially confirmed lists submitted to FIFA.
World Cup 2026: key tournament facts
- 48 teams will play in the expanded World Cup format.
- The teams are split into 12 groups of four.
- The top two of each group plus the eight best third-placed teams advance to a new Round of 32.
- Each nation will register up to 26 players.
- Every final squad must include at least three goalkeepers.
- The tournament will run from June 11 to July 19, 2026.
- The hosts are Mexico, the United States and Canada.
- The opening match is scheduled for Mexico vs South Africa on June 11.
- The final will be played on July 19, 2026.
FIFA’s final squad window ran from May 25 to June 1, 2026. All 48 federations have now submitted their official lists.
CONMEBOL World Cup 2026 squads
Argentina squad — World Cup 2026
Argentina arrive as defending world champions. The squad confirmed by the AFA is built around the core of the Qatar 2022 group with key additions from the new generation.
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Goalkeepers: Emiliano Martínez, Gerónimo Rulli, Juan Musso.
Defenders: Gonzalo Montiel, Nahuel Molina, Lisandro Martínez, Nicolás Otamendi, Leonardo Balerdi, Cristian Romero, Facundo Medina, Nicolás Tagliafico.
Midfielders: Leandro Paredes, Rodrigo De Paul, Exequiel Palacios, Enzo Fernández, Alexis Mac Allister, Giovani Lo Celso, Valentín Barco.
Forwards: Lionel Messi, Nicolás Paz, Thiago Almada, Nicolás González, Giuliano Simeone, Lautaro Martínez, José Manuel López, Julián Álvarez.
Coach: Lionel Scaloni.
Squad status: ✅ Official list confirmed.
Brazil squad — World Cup 2026
Brazil enter the 2026 World Cup under Carlo Ancelotti, one of the most anticipated coaching appointments in the tournament. The attacking options are exceptional.
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Goalkeepers: Alisson, Ederson, Weverton.
Defenders: Danilo, Wesley, Marquinhos, Gabriel Magalhães, Léo Pereira, Bremer, Ibáñez, Alex Sandro, Douglas Santos.
Midfielders: Casemiro, Bruno Guimarães, Danilo, Fabinho, Lucas Paquetá.
Forwards: Vinicius Jr., Matheus Cunha, Neymar Jr., Raphinha, Rayan, Igor Thiago, Luiz Henrique, Gabriel Martinelli, Endrick.
Coach: Carlo Ancelotti.
Squad status: ✅ Official list confirmed.
Colombia squad — World Cup 2026
Colombia return with a dangerous mix of experience, rhythm and attacking talent under Néstor Lorenzo.
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Goalkeepers: David Ospina, Álvaro Montero, Camilo Vargas.
Defenders: Daniel Muñoz, Jhon Lucumí, Álvaro Angulo, Santiago Arias, Davinson Sánchez, Johan Mojica, Willer Ditta, Deiver Machado.
Midfielders: James Rodríguez, Jorge Carrascal, Kevin Castaño, Juan Fernando Quintero, Juan Camilo Portilla, Jefferson Lerma, Richard Ríos, Jhon Arias.
Forwards: Luis Díaz, Jhon Córdoba, Luis Suárez, Jhon Durán, Andrés Gómez, Jaminton Campaz, Cucho Hernández.
Coach: Néstor Lorenzo.
Squad status: ✅ Official list confirmed.
Uruguay squad — World Cup 2026
Uruguay arrive under Marcelo Bielsa with an experienced defensive core and Darwin Núñez leading the attack.
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Goalkeepers: Sergio Rochet, Fernando Muslera, Santiago Mele.
Defenders: Guillermo Varela, Ronald Araujo, José María Giménez, Santiago Bueno, Sebastián Cáceres, Mathías Olivera, Joaquín Piquerez, Matías Viña.
Midfielders: Manuel Ugarte, Emiliano Martínez, Rodrigo Bentancur, Federico Valverde, Agustín Canobbio, Juan Manuel Sanabria, Giorgan de Arrascaeta, Nicolás de la Cruz, Rodrigo Zalazar, Facundo Pellistri, Maximiliano Araújo, Brian Rodríguez.
Forwards: Rodrigo Aguirre, Federico Viñas, Darwin Núñez.
Coach: Marcelo Bielsa.
Squad status: ✅ Official list confirmed.
Ecuador squad — World Cup 2026
Ecuador come in with a solid defensive structure and Moisés Caicedo as the engine of their midfield.
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Goalkeepers: Hernán Galíndez, Gonzalo Valle, Moisés Ramírez.
Defenders: Piero Hincapié, Willian Pacho, Pervis Estupiñán, Ángelo Preciado, Joel Ordóñez, Félix Torres, Jackson Porozo, Yaimar Medina.
Midfielders: Moisés Caicedo, Alan Franco, Gonzalo Plata, Kendry Páez, Pedro Vite, Jordy Alcívar, Denil Castillo, John Yeboah, Nilson Angulo, Alan Minda.
Forwards: Enner Valencia, Kevin Rodríguez, Jordy Caicedo, Anthony Valencia, Jeremy Arévalo.
Coach: Sebastián Beccacece.
Squad status: ✅ Official list confirmed.
Paraguay squad — World Cup 2026
Paraguay arrive under Gustavo Alfaro with Miguel Almirón and Antonio Sanabria as the headline names.
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Goalkeepers: Orlando Gill, Roberto Fernández, Gastón Olveira.
Defenders: Juan Cáceres, Gustavo Velázquez, Gustavo Gómez, Junior Alonso, José Canale, Omar Alderete, Alexandro Maidana, Fabián Balbuena.
Midfielders: Diego Gómez, Mauricio Magalhães, Damián Bobadilla, Braian Ojeda, Andrés Cubas, Matías Galarza, Alejandro Gamarra.
Forwards: Gustavo Caballero, Ramón Sosa, Alex Arce, Isidro Pitta, Gabriel Ávalos, Miguel Almirón, Julio Enciso, Antonio Sanabria.
Coach: Gustavo Alfaro.
Squad status: ✅ Official list confirmed.
CONCACAF World Cup 2026 squads
Mexico squad — World Cup 2026
Mexico carry one of the heaviest emotional loads of the tournament. El Tri opens the World Cup at home on June 11 against South Africa.
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Goalkeepers: Raúl Rangel (Chivas), Guillermo Ochoa (AEL Limassol), Carlos Acevedo (Santos).
Defenders: César Montes (Lokomotiv), Edson Álvarez (Fenerbahce), Israel Reyes (América), Jesús Gallardo (Toluca), Johan Vásquez (Genoa), Jorge Sánchez (PAOK), Mateo Chávez (AZ Alkmaar).
Midfielders: Álvaro Fidalgo (Real Betis), Brian Gutiérrez (Chivas), Erik Lira (Cruz Azul), Gilberto Mora (Tijuana), Luis Chávez (Dinamo de Moscú), Luis Romo (Chivas), Obed Vargas (Atlético Madrid), Orbelín Pineda (AEK).
Forwards: Alexis Vega (Toluca), Armando González (Chivas), César Huerta (Anderlecht), Guillermo Martínez (Pumas), Julián Quiñones (Al-Qadisiyah), Raúl Jiménez (Fulham), Roberto Alvarado (Chivas), Santiago Giménez (Milan).
Coach: Javier Aguirre.
Squad status: ✅ Official list confirmed.
United States squad — World Cup 2026
The United States enter the tournament as co-hosts with Mauricio Pochettino aiming to turn home advantage into their deepest World Cup run in modern history.
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Goalkeepers: Matt Freese, Matt Turner, Chris Brady.
Defenders: Max Arfsten, Sergiño Dest, Alex Freeman, Mark McKenzie, Tim Ream, Chris Richards, Antonee Robinson, Miles Robinson, Joe Scally, Auston Trusty.
Midfielders: Tyler Adams, Sebastian Berhalter, Weston McKennie, Cristian Roldán, Brenden Aaronson, Christian Pulisic, Gio Reyna, Malik Tillman, Tim Weah, Alejandro Zendejas.
Forwards: Folarin Balogun, Ricardo Pepi, Haji Wright.
Coach: Mauricio Pochettino.
Squad status: ✅ Official list confirmed.
Canada squad — World Cup 2026
Canada play a home World Cup under Jesse Marsch, with Alphonso Davies and Jonathan David as the marquee names.
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Goalkeepers: Dayne St Clair, Maxime Crépeau, Owen Goodman.
Defenders: Alistair Johnston, Derek Cornelius, Richie Laryea, Niko Sigur, Joel Waterman, Luc de Fougerolles, Moïse Bombito, Alphonso Davies, Alfie Jones.
Midfielders: Stephen Eustáquio, Ismaël Koné, Tajon Buchanan, Mathieu Choinière, Ali Ahmed, Nathan Saliba, Liam Millar, Jacob Shaffelburg, Jonathan Osorio.
Forwards: Jonathan David, Cyle Larin, Tani Oluwaseyi, Promise David.
Coach: Jesse Marsch.
Squad status: ✅ Official list confirmed.
Panama squad — World Cup 2026
Panama qualify for their second World Cup and bring a competitive group with experience across Concacaf and Europe.
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Goalkeepers: Orlando Mosquera, Luis Mejía, César Samudio.
Defenders: César Blackman, Jorge Gutiérrez, Amir Murillo, Fidel Escobar, Andrés Andrade, Edgardo Fariña, José Córdoba, Eric Davis, Jiovany Ramos, Roderick Miller.
Midfielders: Aníbal Godoy, Carlos Harvey, Cristian Martínez, José Luis Rodríguez, César Yanis, Yoel Bárcenas, Azarías Londoño, Adalberto Carrasquilla, Alberto Quintero.
Forwards: Ismael Díaz, Cecilio Waterman, José Fajardo, Tomás Rodríguez.
Coach: Thomas Christiansen.
Squad status: ✅ Official list confirmed.
Haiti squad — World Cup 2026
Haiti return to the World Cup for the first time since 1974, one of the standout qualification stories of this cycle.
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Goalkeepers: Jhony Placide, Alexandre Pierre, Josue Duverger.
Defenders: Carlens Arcus, Wilguens Paugain, Duke Lacroix, Martin Experience, Jean-Kévin Duverne, Ricardo Adé, Hannes Delcroix, Keeto Thermoncy.
Midfielders: Carl Fred Sainté, Leverton Pierre, Danley Jean Jacques, Jean-Ricner Bellegarde, Woodensky Pierre, Dominique Simon.
Forwards: Don Deedson Louicius, Josue Casimir, Derrick Etienne, Ruben Providence, Duckens Nazon, Frantzdy Pierrot, Wilson Isidor, Yassin Fortuné, Lenny Joseph.
Coach: Sébastien Migné.
Squad status: ✅ Official list confirmed.
Curaçao squad — World Cup 2026
Curaçao make a historic first World Cup appearance. Dick Advocaat returns to the sideline at 78 years old, making him the oldest coach in World Cup history.
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Goalkeepers: Eloy Room, Tyrick Bodak, Trevor Doornbusch.
Defenders: Riechedly Bazoer, Joshua Brenet, Roshon van Eijma, Sherel Floranus, Deveron Fonville, Jurien Gaari, Armando Obispo, Shurandy Sambo.
Midfielders: Leandro Bacuna, Juninho Bacuna, Livano Comenencia, Kevin Felida, Ar’jany Martha, Tyrese Noslin, Godfried Roemeratoe.
Forwards: Jeremy Antonisse, Tahith Chong, Kenji Gorré, Sontje Hansen, Gervane Kastaneer, Brandley Kuwas, Jürgen Locadia, Jearl Margaritha.
Coach: Dick Advocaat.
Squad status: ✅ Official list confirmed.
UEFA World Cup 2026 squads
France squad — World Cup 2026
France remain one of the strongest teams in world football. Didier Deschamps has elite depth in almost every position, with Kylian Mbappé leading an attack full of pace, technique and finishing power.
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Goalkeepers: Mike Maignan, Robin Risser, Brice Samba.
Defenders: Lucas Digne, Malo Gusto, Lucas Hernández, Theo Hernández, Ibrahima Konaté, Jules Koundé, Maxence Lacroix, William Saliba, Dayot Upamecano.
Midfielders: N’Golo Kanté, Manu Koné, Adrien Rabiot, Aurélien Tchouaméni, Warren Zaïre-Emery.
Forwards: Maghnes Akliouche, Bradley Barcola, Rayan Cherki, Ousmane Dembélé, Désiré Doué, Jean-Philippe Mateta, Kylian Mbappé, Michael Olise, Marcus Thuram.
Coach: Didier Deschamps.
Squad status: ✅ Official list confirmed.
Germany squad — World Cup 2026
Germany arrive with a new generation ready to take control. Julian Nagelsmann blends experience (Neuer, Goretzka) with young talent (Musiala, Wirtz).
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Goalkeepers: Oliver Baumann, Manuel Neuer, Alexander Nübel.
Defenders: Waldemar Anton, Nathanael Brown, David Raum, Antonio Rüdiger, Nico Schlotterbeck, Jonathan Tah, Malick Thiaw.
Midfielders: Pascal Groß, Joshua Kimmich, Felix Nmecha, Aleksandar Pavlović, Angelo Stiller, Nadiem Amiri, Leon Goretzka.
Forwards: Kai Havertz, Lennart Karl, Jamal Musiala, Florian Wirtz, Maximilian Beier, Jamie Leweling, Leroy Sané, Deniz Undav, Nick Woltemade.
Coach: Julian Nagelsmann.
Squad status: ✅ Official list confirmed.
Portugal squad — World Cup 2026
Portugal bring one of the deepest squads in the tournament. Cristiano Ronaldo continues at the top level, supported by a stellar midfield led by Bruno Fernandes and Bernardo Silva.
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Goalkeepers: Diogo Costa, José Sá, Rui Silva, Ricardo Velho.
Defenders: Diogo Dalot, Matheus Nunes, Nélson Semedo, João Cancelo, Nuno Mendes, Gonçalo Inácio, Renato Veiga, Rúben Dias, Tomás Araújo.
Midfielders: Rúben Neves, Samuel Costa, João Neves, Vitinha, Bruno Fernandes, Bernardo Silva.
Forwards: João Félix, Trincão, Francisco Conceição, Rafael Leão, Pedro Neto, Gonçalo Guedes, Gonçalo Ramos, Cristiano Ronaldo.
Coach: Roberto Martínez.
Squad status: ✅ Official list confirmed.
England squad — World Cup 2026
England have one of the most valuable squads in world football and arrive with major expectations under Thomas Tuchel.
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Goalkeepers: Dean Henderson, Jordan Pickford, James Trafford.
Defenders: Dan Burn, Marc Guéhi, Reece James, Ezri Konsa, Tino Livramento, Nico O’Reilly, Jarell Quansah, Djed Spence, John Stones.
Midfielders: Elliot Anderson, Jude Bellingham, Eberechi Eze, Jordan Henderson, Kobbie Mainoo, Declan Rice, Morgan Rogers.
Forwards: Anthony Gordon, Harry Kane, Noni Madueke, Marcus Rashford, Bukayo Saka, Ivan Toney, Ollie Watkins.
Coach: Thomas Tuchel.
Squad status: ✅ Official list confirmed.
Spain squad — World Cup 2026
Spain bring technical control, wide talent and one of the most exciting young cores in the tournament. The defending European champions, led by Luis de la Fuente.
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Goalkeepers: Unai Simón, David Raya, Joan García.
Defenders: Marc Cucurella, Alejandro Grimaldo, Pau Cubarsí, Aymeric Laporte, Marc Pubill, Eric García, Marcos Llorente, Pedro Porro.
Midfielders: Pedri, Fabián Ruiz, Martín Zubimendi, Gavi, Rodrigo Hernández (Rodri), Álex Baena, Mikel Merino, Mikel Oyarzabal.
Forwards: Dani Olmo, Nico Williams, Yeremy Pino, Ferran Torres, Borja Iglesias, Víctor Muñoz, Lamine Yamal.
Coach: Luis de la Fuente.
Squad status: ✅ Official list confirmed.
Netherlands squad — World Cup 2026
The Netherlands bring a balanced squad anchored by Virgil van Dijk, with exciting depth in attack and midfield under Ronald Koeman.
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Goalkeepers: Mark Flekken, Robin Roefs, Bart Verbruggen.
Defenders: Nathan Aké, Denzel Dumfries, Jorrel Hato, Jurriën Timber, Jan Paul van Hecke, Virgil van Dijk, Micky van de Ven.
Midfielders: Frenkie de Jong, Marten de Roon, Ryan Gravenberch, Teun Koopmeiners, Tijjani Reijnders, Guus Til, Quinten Timber, Mats Wieffer.
Forwards: Brian Brobbey, Memphis Depay, Cody Gakpo, Justin Kluivert, Noa Lang, Donyell Malen, Crysencio Summerville, Wout Weghorst.
Coach: Ronald Koeman.
Squad status: ✅ Official list confirmed.
Belgium squad — World Cup 2026
Belgium transition from the golden generation era with Kevin De Bruyne still the symbol of the team under Rudi García.
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Goalkeepers: Thibaut Courtois, Senne Lammens, Mike Penders.
Defenders: Timothy Castagne, Zeno Debast, Maxim De Cuyper, Koni De Winter, Brandon Mechele, Thomas Meunier, Nathan Ngoy, Joaquín Seys, Arthur Theate.
Midfielders: Kevin De Bruyne, Amadou Onana, Nicolas Raskin, Youri Tielemans, Hans Vanaken, Axel Witsel.
Forwards: Charles De Ketelaere, Jérémy Doku, Matías Fernández-Pardo, Romelu Lukaku, Dodi Lukebakio, Diego Moreira, Alexis Saelemaekers, Leandro Trossard.
Coach: Rudi García.
Squad status: ✅ Official list confirmed.
Croatia squad — World Cup 2026
Croatia compete with identity and experience, still led by Luka Modrić in what could be his final World Cup.
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Goalkeepers: Dominik Livaković, Dominik Kotarski, Ivor Pandur.
Defenders: Joško Gvardiol, Duje Ćaleta-Car, Josip Šutalo, Josip Stanišić, Marin Pongračić, Martin Erlić, Lukas Vušković.
Midfielders: Luka Modrić, Mateo Kovačić, Mario Pašalić, Nikola Vlašić, Luka Sučić, Martin Baturina, Kristijan Jakić, Petar Sučić, Nikola Moro, Toni Fruk.
Forwards: Ivan Perišić, Andrej Kramarić, Ante Budimir, Marco Pašalić, Petar Musa, Igor Matanović.
Coach: Zlatko Dalić.
Squad status: ✅ Official list confirmed.
Switzerland squad — World Cup 2026
Switzerland bring a well-organized, experienced group built around Manuel Akanji and Granit Xhaka under Murat Yakin.
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Goalkeepers: Gregor Kobel, Yvon Mvogo, Marvin Keller.
Defenders: Manuel Akanji, Nico Elvedi, Ricardo Rodríguez, Silvan Widmer, Miro Muheim, Aurèle Amenda, Eray Cömert, Lucas Jaquez.
Midfielders: Granit Xhaka, Johan Manzambi, Remo Freuler, Denis Zakaria, Ardon Jashari, Djibril Sow, Christian Fassnacht, Michel Aebischer, Fabian Rieder, Rubén Vargas.
Forwards: Breel Embolo, Noah Okafor, Dan Ndoye, Zeki Amdouni, Cédric Itten.
Coach: Murat Yakin.
Squad status: ✅ Official list confirmed.
Austria squad — World Cup 2026
Austria return to the World Cup under Ralf Rangnick with an intense, high-pressing identity led by David Alaba.
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Goalkeepers: Patrick Pentz, Alexander Schlager, Florian Wiegele.
Defenders: David Affengruber, David Alaba, Kevin Danso, Marco Friedl, Philipp Lienhart, Phillipp Mwene, Stefan Posch, Alexander Prass, Michael Svoboda.
Midfielders: Christoph Baumgartner, Carney Chukwuemeka, Florian Grillitsch, Konrad Laimer, Marcel Sabitzer, Xaver Schlager, Romano Schmid, Alessandro Schöpf, Nicolas Seiwald, Paul Wanner, Patrick Wimmer.
Forwards: Marko Arnautović, Michael Gregoritsch, Saša Kalajdžić.
Coach: Ralf Rangnick.
Squad status: ✅ Official list confirmed.
Norway squad — World Cup 2026
Norway reach their first World Cup since 1998, powered by Erling Haaland up front and Martin Ødegaard directing the attack.
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Goalkeepers: Ørjan Håskjold Nyland, Egil Selvik, Sander Tangvik.
Defenders: Kristoffer Vassbakk Ajer, Fredrik Bjørkan, Henrik Falchener, Sondre Langås, Torbjørn Heggem, Marcus Holmgren, Julian Ryerson, David Møller, Leo Østigård.
Midfielders: Thelo Aasgaard, Fredrik Aursnes, Patrick Berg, Sander Berge, Oscar Bobb, Jens Petter Hauge, Antonio Nusa, Andreas Schjelderup, Morten Thorsby, Kristian Thorstvedt, Martin Ødegaard.
Forwards: Erling Haaland, Jørgen Larsen, Alexander Sørloth.
Coach: Ståle Solbakken.
Squad status: ✅ Official list confirmed.
Scotland squad — World Cup 2026
Scotland qualify for their first World Cup since 1998, bringing a tight-knit group led by Andy Robertson and Scott McTominay under Steve Clarke.
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Goalkeepers: Craig Gordon, Angus Gunn, Liam Kelly.
Defenders: Grant Hanley, Jack Hendry, Aaron Hickey, Dominic Hyam, Scott McKenna, Nathan Patterson, Anthony Ralston, Andy Robertson, John Souttar, Kieran Tierney.
Midfielders: Ryan Christie, Findlay Curtis, Lewis Ferguson, Ben Gannon-Doak, Billy Gilmour, John McGinn, Kenny McLean, Scott McTominay.
Forwards: Che Adams, Lyndon Dykes, George Hirst, Lawrence Shankland, Ross Stewart.
Coach: Steve Clarke.
Squad status: ✅ Official list confirmed.
Czechia squad — World Cup 2026
Czechia return with a balanced squad headlined by Patrik Schick and an experienced core under Miroslav Koubek.
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Goalkeepers: Lukáš Horníček, Matěj Kovář, Jindřich Staněk.
Defenders: Vladimír Coufal, David Doudera, Tomáš Holeš, Robin Hranáč, Štěpán Chaloupek, David Jurásek, Ladislav Krejčí, Jaroslav Zelený, David Zima.
Midfielders: Pavel Bucha, Lukáš Červ, Vladimír Darida, Tomáš Ladra, Lukáš Provod, Michal Sadílek, Hugo Sochurek, Alexandr Sojka, Tomáš Souček, Pavel Ulč, Denis Višinský.
Forwards: Adam Hložek, Tomáš Chorý, Mojmír Chytil, Christophe Kabongo, Jan Kuchta, Vasil, Patrik Schick.
Coach: Miroslav Koubek.
Squad status: ✅ Official list confirmed.
Sweden squad — World Cup 2026
Sweden return to the World Cup under Graham Potter with a dangerous attack led by Alexander Isak (Liverpool) and Viktor Gyökeres (Arsenal).
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Goalkeepers: Viktor Johansson (Stoke City), Kristoffer Nordfeldt (AIK), Jacob Widell Zetterström (Derby County).
Defenders: Hjalmar Ekdal (Burnley), Gabriel Gudmundsson (Lille), Isak Hien (Atalanta), Gustaf Lagerbielke (Celtic), Victor Lindelöf (Manchester United), Eric Smith (FC St. Pauli), Carl Starfelt (Celta de Vigo), Elliot Stroud (Mjällby AIF), Daniel Svensson (Borussia Dortmund).
Midfielders: Yasin Ayari (Brighton), Lucas Bergvall (Tottenham), Jesper Karlström (Udinese), Mattias Svanberg (Wolfsburg), Besfort Zeneli (Union Saint-Gilloise), Herman Johansson (FC Dallas), Ken Sema (Pafos).
Forwards: Taha Ali (Malmö FF), Alexander Bernhardsson (Holstein Kiel), Anthony Elanga (Newcastle United), Viktor Gyökeres (Arsenal), Alexander Isak (Liverpool), Gustaf Nilsson (Club Brugge), Benjamin Nygren (Celtic).
Coach: Graham Potter.
Squad status: ✅ Official list confirmed.
Bosnia and Herzegovina squad — World Cup 2026
Bosnia and Herzegovina reach the World Cup for the first time since 2014, still led by veteran striker Edin Džeko.
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Goalkeepers: Nikola Vasilj (FC St. Pauli), Martin Zlomislić (HNK Rijeka), Osman Hadžikić (NK Slaven Belupo).
Defenders: Sead Kolašinac (Atalanta), Amar Dedić (Benfica), Nihad Mujakić (Gaziantep), Nikola Katić (Schalke 04), Tarik Muharemović (Sassuolo), Stjepan Radeljić (HNK Rijeka), Dennis Hadžikadunić (Sampdoria), Nidal Čelik (Lens), Amir Hadžiahmetović (Hull City).
Midfielders: Ivan Šunjić (Pafos), Ivan Bašić (Astana), Dženis Burnić (Karlsruher), Ermin Mahmić (Slovan Liberec), Benjamin Tahirović (Brøndby IF), Amar Memić (Viktoria Plzeň), Armin Gigović (Young Boys), Kerim Alajbegović (Salzburg), Esmir Bajraktarević (PSV).
Forwards: Ermedin Demirović (Stuttgart), Jovo Lukić (Universitatea Cluj), Samed Baždar (Jagiellonia Bialystok), Haris Tabaković (Borussia Mönchengladbach), Edin Džeko (Schalke 04).
Coach: Sergej Barbarez.
Squad status: ✅ Official list confirmed.
Turkey squad — World Cup 2026
Turkey arrive with a large, talented squad featuring Arda Güler, Kenan Yıldız and Hakan Çalhanoğlu under Vincenzo Montella.
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Goalkeepers: Altay Bayındır, Ersin Destanoğlu, Mert Günok, Muhammed Şengözer, Uğurcan Çakır.
Defenders: Abdülkerim Bardakcı, Ahmetcan Kaplan, Çağlar Söyüncü, Eren Elmalı, Ferdi Kadıoğlu, Merih Demiral, Mert Müldür, Mustafa Eskihellaç, Ozan Kabak, Samet Akaydin, Yusuf Akçiçek, Zeki Çelik.
Midfielders: Atakan Karazor, Demir Ege Tiknaz, Hakan Çalhanoğlu, İsmail Yüksek, Kaan Ayhan, Orkun Kökçü, Salih Özcan.
Forwards: Aral Şimşir, Arda Güler, Barış Alper Yılmaz, Can Uzun, Deniz Gül, İrfan Can Kahveci, Kenan Yıldız, Kerem Aktürkoğlu, Oğuz Aydın, Yunus Akgün, Yusuf Sarı.
Coach: Vincenzo Montella.
Squad status: ✅ Official list confirmed.
Algeria squad — World Cup 2026
Algeria return to the World Cup for the first time since 2014 under Vladimir Petkovic, with Riyad Mahrez as the headline name.
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Goalkeepers: Luca Zidane (Granada), Oussama Benbot (Algiers), Melvin Mastil (Stade Nyonnais), Abdelatif Ramdane (Algiers).
Defenders: Rafik Belghali (Hellas Verona), Samir Chergui (Paris FC), Rayan Aït-Nouri (Manchester City), Jaouen Hadjam (Young Boys), Aïssa Mandi (Lille), Ramy Bensebaïni (Borussia Dortmund), Zineddine Belaïd (Kabylie), Achref Abada (Alger), Mohamed Amine Tougaï (Espérance de Tunis).
Midfielders: Nabil Bentaleb (Lille), Hicham Boudaoui (Nice), Houssem Aouar (Al-Ittihad), Farès Chaïbi (Frankfurt), Ibrahim Maza (Bayer Leverkusen), Yacine Titraoui (Royal Charleroi), Ramiz Zerrouki (Twente).
Forwards: Mohamed Amine Amoura (Wolfsburg), Nadhir Benbouali (ETO), Adil Boulbina (Al-Duhail), Farès Ghedjemis (Frosinone), Amine Gouiri (Marseille), Anis Hadj Moussa (Feyenoord), Riyad Mahrez (Al-Ahli).
Coach: Vladimir Petkovic.
Squad status: ✅ Official list confirmed.
Uzbekistan squad — World Cup 2026
Uzbekistan make their World Cup debut under Fabio Cannavaro in one of the most anticipated first appearances in the expanded format.
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Goalkeepers: Botirali Ergashev, Abduvohid Nematov, Utkir Yusupov.
Defenders: Abdullah Abdullaev, Khojiakbar Alijonov, Rustamjon Ashurmatov, Umarbek Eshmuradov, Bekhruz Karimov, Abdukodir Khusanov, Sherzod Nasrullaev, Umaraali Rakhmonaliev, Farrukh Sayfiev, Avazbek Ulmasaliev, Jakhongir Urozov, Ruslanbek Yiyanov.
Midfielders: Sherzod Esanov, Azizbek Ganiev, Dostonbek Hamdamov, Odiljon Hamrobekov, Jamshid Iskanderov, Jashur Jaloliddinov, Akmal Mozgovoy, Otabek Shukurov.
Forwards: Azizbek Amonov, Abbosbek Fayzullaev, Jaloliddin Masharipov, Eldor Shomurodov, Igor Sergeev, Sherzod Temirov, Oston Urunov.
Coach: Fabio Cannavaro.
Squad status: ✅ Official list confirmed.
Jordan squad — World Cup 2026
Jordan make their first World Cup appearance, a landmark moment for football in the Middle East.
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Goalkeepers: Yazid Abulaila, Abdallah Al-Fakhouri, Ahmad Al-Juiadi, Nour Bani Attiah.
Defenders: Mohammad Abualnadi, Yousef Abu Al-Jazar, Husam Abu Dahab, Mohammed Abu Hashish, Mohannad Abu Taha, Yazan Al-Arab, Saed Al-Rosna, Ahmad Assaf, Anas Badawi, Abdallah Nasib, Ehsan Haddad, Saleem Obaid.
Midfielders: Mohammed Al-Dawoud, Nizar Al-Rashdan, Noor Al-Rawabdeh, Rajaei Ayed, Amer Jamous, Yousef Qashi, Ibrahim Sadeh.
Forwards: Mohammed Abu Zraiq, Mousa Al-Tamari, Ali Azaizeh, Odeh Al-Fakhouri, Ali Olwan, Ibrahim Sabra.
Coach: Jamal Sellami.
Squad status: ✅ Official list confirmed.
AFC World Cup 2026 squads
Japan squad — World Cup 2026
Japan arrive with one of the deepest and most balanced squads in Asia under Hajime Moriyasu. Their player pool includes high-level performers across Europe’s top leagues.
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Goalkeepers: Tomoki Hayakawa, Keisuke Osako, Zion Suzuki.
Defenders: Ko Itakura, Hiroki Ito, Yuto Nagatomo, Ayumu Seko, Yukinari Sugawara, Junnosuke Suzuki, Shogo Taniguchi, Takehiro Tomiyasu, Tsuyoshi Watanabe.
Midfielders: Ritsu Doan, Wataru Endo, Junya Ito, Daichi Kamada, Takefusa Kubo, Keito Nakamura, Kaishu Sano, Ao Tanaka.
Forwards: Keisuke Goto, Daizen Maeda, Koki Ogawa, Kento Shiogai, Yuito Suzuki, Ayase Ueda.
Coach: Hajime Moriyasu.
Squad status: ✅ Official list confirmed.
South Korea squad — World Cup 2026
South Korea remain a dangerous tournament team with Son Heung-min now at LAFC and Lee Kang-in (PSG) as key creative forces.
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Goalkeepers: Kim Seung-gyu (FC Tokyo), Song Bum-keun (Jeonbuk), Jo Hyeon-woo (Ulsan).
Defenders: Kim Moon-hwan (Daejeon), Kim Min-jae (Bayern Munich), Kim Tae-hyeon (Kashima Antlers), Park Jin-seop (Zhejiang), Seol Young-woo (Red Star Belgrade), Jens Castrop (Borussia Mönchengladbach), Lee Ki-hyuk (Gangwon), Lee Tae-seok (Austria Vienna), Lee Han-beom (Midtjylland), Cho Yu-min (Al Sharjah).
Midfielders: Kim Jin-gyu (Jeonbuk), Bae Jun-ho (Stoke City), Paik Seung-ho (Birmingham), Yang Hyun-jun (Celtic), Eom Ji-sung (Swansea), Lee Kang-in (PSG), Lee Dong-gyeong (Ulsan), Lee Jae-sung (Mainz), Hwang In-beom (Feyenoord), Hwang Hee-chan (Wolverhampton).
Forwards: Son Heung-min (LAFC), Oh Hyeon-gyu (Besiktas), Cho Gue-sung (Midtjylland).
Coach: Hong Myung-bo.
Squad status: ✅ Official list confirmed.
Saudi Arabia squad — World Cup 2026
Saudi Arabia return with an experienced group built largely from the Saudi Pro League under Greek coach Georgios Donis.
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Goalkeepers: Ahmed Al Kassar, Mohammed Al Owais, Nawaf Al Aqidi, Abdulquddus Atiah.
Defenders: Saud Abdulhamid, Mohammed Abu Al Shamat, Khalid Al Ghannam, Moteb Al Harbi, Abdulelah Al Amri, Nawaf Boushal, Zakaria Hawsawi, Hassan Kadesh, Ali Lajami, Ali Majrashi, Hassan Tambakti, Jehad Thikri.
Midfielders: Nasser Al Dawsari, Alaa Al Hajji, Ziyad Al Johani, Musab Al Juwayr, Abdullah Al Khaibari, Saleh Abu Al Shamat, Mohammed Kanno, Sultan Mandash, Ayman Yahya.
Forwards: Feras Al Brikan, Salem Al Dawsari, Abdullah Al Hamdan, Abdullah Al Salem, Saleh Al Shehri.
Coach: Georgios Donis.
Squad status: ✅ Official list confirmed.
Qatar squad — World Cup 2026
Qatar return after hosting 2022 under Julen Lopetegui, with Akram Afif and Almoez Ali leading the attack.
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Goalkeepers: Shehab Ellethy, Salah Zakaria, Meshaal Barsham, Mahmoud Abunada.
Defenders: Bassam Al Rawi, Boualem Khoukhi, Hashmi Al Hussain, Homam El Amin, Issa Laye, Jassem Gaber, Lucas Mendes, Niall Mason, Pedro Miguel, Rayyan Ahmed Al Ali, Sultan Al Brake, Tarek Salman.
Midfielders: Abdulaziz Hatem, Ahmed Fathy, Assim Madibo, Ayoub Al Ouwi, Karim Boudiaf, Mohammad Al Mannai, Mohammed Waad.
Forwards: Ahmed Al Ganehi, Ahmed Alaa, Akram Afif, Almoez Ali, Edmílson Junior, Hassan Al Haydos, Mohammed Muntari, Sebastián Soria, Tahsin Jamshid, Yusuf Abdurisag.
Coach: Julen Lopetegui.
Squad status: ✅ Official list confirmed.
Iraq squad — World Cup 2026
Iraq qualify for their first World Cup since 1986 under former Australia boss Graham Arnold, a historic return for Iraqi football.
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Goalkeepers: Ahmed Basil, Jalal Hassan, Fahad Talib.
Defenders: Hussein Ali, Merchas Doski, Akam Hashem, Frans Putros, Mustafa Saadoon, Rebin Sulaka, Zaid Tahseen, Ahmed Yahya, Manaf Younis.
Midfielders: Amir Al Ammari, Youssef Amyn, Ibrahim Bayesh, Marko Farji, Zidane Iqbal, Zaid Ismail, Ali Jassim, Ahmed Qasim, Aimar Sher, Kevin Yakob.
Forwards: Mohanad Ali, Aymen Hussein, Ali Al Hamadi, Ali Yousef.
Coach: Graham Arnold.
Squad status: ✅ Official list confirmed.
Iran squad — World Cup 2026
Iran arrive with Mehdi Taremi leading the attack and Alireza Jahanbakhsh providing creativity from the wing under Amir Ghalenoei.
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Goalkeepers: Alireza Beiranvand, Seyed Hossein Hosseini, Mohammad Khalifeh, Payam Niazmand.
Defenders: Danial Eiri, Ehsan Hajsafi, Saleh Hardani, Hossein Kanaani, Shoja Khalilzadeh, Milad Mohammadi, Ali Nemati, Omid Noorafkan, Ramin Rezaeian.
Midfielders: Rouzbeh Cheshmi, Saeid Ezatolahi, Mehdi Ghaedi, Saman Ghoddos, Mohammad Ghorbani, Alireza Jahanbakhsh, Mohammad Mohebi, Amir Mohammad Razzaghinia, Mehdi Torabi, Aria Yousefi.
Forwards: Ali Alipour, Dennis Dargahi, Hadi Habibinejad, Amirhossein Hosseinzadeh, Amirhossein Mahmoudi, Kasra Taheri, Mehdi Taremi.
Coach: Amir Ghalenoei.
Squad status: ✅ Official list confirmed.
Australia squad — World Cup 2026
Australia return to the World Cup under Tony Popovic, with a squad spread across Europe, MLS and the A-League.
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Goalkeepers: Patrick Beach (Melbourne City), Paul Izzo (Randers), Mat Ryan (Levante).
Defenders: Aziz Behich (Melbourne City), Jordan Bos (Feyenoord), Cameron Burgess (Swansea), Alessandro Circati (Parma), Milos Degenek (APOEL), Jason Geria (Albirex Niigata), Lucas Herrington (Colorado Rapids), Jacob Italiano (Grazer AK), Harry Souttar (Leicester), Kai Trewin (NYCFC).
Midfielders: Cameron Devlin (Hearts), Jackson Irvine (St. Pauli), Mathew Leckie (Melbourne City), Connor Metcalfe (St. Pauli), Aiden O’Neill (NYCFC), Paul Okon-Engstler (Sydney FC).
Forwards: Ajdin Hrustic (Heracles Almelo), Nestory Irankunda (Watford), Awer Mabil (Castellón), Mohamed Touré (Norwich), Nishan Velupillay (Melbourne Victory), Cristian Volpato (Sassuolo), Tete Yengi (Machida Zelvia).
Coach: Tony Popovic.
Squad status: ✅ Official list confirmed.
CAF World Cup 2026 squads
Morocco squad — World Cup 2026
Morocco will try to build on their historic 2022 semi-final run. Their squad combines elite defenders, midfield control and attacking speed.
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Goalkeepers: Yassine Bounou, Munir El Kajoui, Ahmed Reda Tagnaouti.
Defenders: Achraf Hakimi, Nayef Aguerd, Noussair Mazraoui, Anass Salah-Eddine, Chadi Riad, Youssef Belammari, Issa Diop, Redouane Hahlal, Zakaria El Ouahdi.
Midfielders: Sofyan Amrabat, Ismael Saibari, Neil El Aynaoui, Bilal El Khannouss, Azzedine Ounahi, Bouaddi, Samir El Mourabet.
Forwards: Brahim Díaz, Chemsdine Talbi, Ayoub El Kaabi, Soufiane Rahimi, Abde Ezzalzouli, Ayoub Amaimouni, Yassine Gessime.
Coach: Mohamed Ouahbi.
Squad status: ✅ Official list confirmed.
Senegal squad — World Cup 2026
Senegal remain one of Africa’s strongest teams, with Sadio Mané returning for what is expected to be his final World Cup.
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Goalkeepers: Édouard Mendy, Mory Diaw, Yehvann Diouf.
Defenders: Krépin Diatta, Antoine Mendy, Kalidou Koulibaly, El Hadji Malick Diouf, Mamadou Sarr, Moussa Niakhaté, Moustapha Mbow, Abdoulaye Seck, Ismail Jakobs, Ilay Camara.
Midfielders: Idrissa Gana Gueye, Pape Gueye, Lamine Camara, Habib Diarra, Pathé Ciss, Pape Matar Sarr, Bara Sapoko Ndiaye.
Forwards: Sadio Mané, Ismaïla Sarr, Assane Diao, Ibrahima Mbaye, Nicolas Jackson, Bamba Dieng, Chérif Ndiaye.
Coach: Pape Thiaw.
Squad status: ✅ Official list confirmed.
Ivory Coast squad — World Cup 2026
Ivory Coast bring a squad with defensive strength, midfield power and exciting wide players including Amad Diallo and Simon Adingra.
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Goalkeepers: Yahia Fofana, Mohamed Koné, Alban Lafont.
Defenders: Emmanuel Agbadou, Christopher Operi, Ousmane Diomandé, Guéla Doué, Ghislain Konan, Odilon Kossounou, Wilfried Singo, Evan Ndicka.
Midfielders: Seko Fofana, Parfait Guiagon, Christ Inao Oulai, Franck Kessié, Ibrahim Sangaré, Jean Michaël Seri.
Forwards: Simon Adingra, Ange-Yoan Bonny, Amad Diallo, Oumar Diakité, Yan Diomandé, Evann Guessand, Nicolas Pépé, Bazoumana Touré, Elye Wahi.
Coach: Emerse Faé.
Squad status: ✅ Official list confirmed.
Tunisia squad — World Cup 2026
Tunisia return under Sabri Lamouchi with Ellyes Skhiri and Hannibal Mejbri as the engine of a disciplined side.
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Goalkeepers: Aymen Dahmene (CS Sfaxien), Sabri Ben Hassan (Étoile du Sahel), Abdelmouhib Chamakh (Club Africain).
Defenders: Montassar Talbi (Lorient), Dylan Bronn (Servette FC), Omar Rekik (NK Maribor), Adem Arous (Kasımpaşa), Raed Chikhaoui (US Monastirienne), Yan Valéry (Young Boys), Moutaz Neffati (IFK Norrköping), Mohamed Amine Ben Hamida (Espérance de Tunis), Ali Abdi (Nice).
Midfielders: Ellyes Skhiri (Frankfurt), Rani Khedira (Union Berlin), Hadj Mahmoud (Lugano), Ismaël Gharbi (Augsburg), Hannibal Mejbri (Burnley), Anis Ben Slimane (Norwich), Mortadha Ben Ouanes (Kasımpaşa).
Forwards: Sebastian Tounekti (Celtic), Elias Saad (Hannover 96), Elias Achouri (Copenhagen), Khalil Ayari (PSG), Rayan Elloumi (Vancouver), Hazem Mastouri (Dynamo Makhachkala), Firas Chaouat (Club Africain).
Coach: Sabri Lamouchi.
Squad status: ✅ Official list confirmed.
Egypt squad — World Cup 2026
Egypt return with Mohamed Salah leading an experienced group under Hossam Hassan after a long World Cup absence.
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Goalkeepers: Mohamed El Shennawy, Mostafa Shobeir, El Mahdy Soliman, Mohamed Alla.
Defenders: Mohamed Hany, Tarek Alaa, Hamdi Fathi, Ramy Rabia, Yasser Ibrahim, Hossam Abdelmaguid, Mohamed Abdelmonem, Ahmed Fattouh, Karim Hafez.
Midfielders: Marwan Attia, Mohannad Lasheen, Nabil Emad Dunga, Mahmoud Saber, Ahmed Sayed Zizo, Mahmoud Trezeguet, Ibrahim Adel, Haitham Hassan, Mohamed Salah.
Forwards: Omar Marmoush, Aktay Abdullah, Hazem Abdel Karim.
Coach: Hossam Hassan.
Squad status: ✅ Official list confirmed.
South Africa squad — World Cup 2026
South Africa return to the World Cup for the first time since hosting the tournament in 2010, opening the competition as hosts against Mexico on June 11.
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Goalkeepers: Ronwen Williams, Ricardo Goss, Sipho Chaine.
Defenders: Khuliso Mudau, Olwethu Makhanya, Bradley Cross, Thabang Matuludi, Nkosinathi Sibisi, Khulumani Ndamane, Ime Okon, Samukele Kabini, Mbekezeli Mbokazi.
Midfielders: Teboho Mokoena, Jayden Adams, Thalente Mbatha, Sphephelo Sithole.
Forwards: Oswin Appollis, Tshepang Moremi, Evidence Makgopa, Lyle Foster, Iqraam Rayners, Relebohile Mofokeng, Themba Zwane, Thapelo Maseko.
Coach: Hugo Broos.
Squad status: ✅ Official list confirmed.
DR Congo squad — World Cup 2026
DR Congo return to the World Cup for the first time since 1974 with a squad rich in European-based talent under Sébastien Desabre.
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Goalkeepers: Matthieu Epolo, Timothy Fayulu, Lionel Mpasi.
Defenders: Dylan Batubinsika, Rocky Bushiri, Gédéon Kalulu, Steve Kapuadi, Joris Kayembe, Arthur Masuaku, Chancel Mbemba, Axel Tuanzebe, Aaron Wan-Bissaka.
Midfielders: Théo Bongonda, Brian Cipenga, Meschack Elia, Gaël Kakuta, Edo Kayembe, Nathanaël Mbuku, Samuel Moutoussamy, Ngal’ayel Mukau, Charles Pickel, Noah Sadiki.
Forwards: Cédric Bakambu, Simon Banza, Fiston Mayele, Yoane Wissa.
Coach: Sébastien Desabre.
Squad status: ✅ Official list confirmed.
Ghana squad — World Cup 2026
Ghana return under Carlos Queiroz with Iñaki Williams and Thomas Partey among the key names.
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Goalkeepers: Joseph Anang, Benjamin Asare, Lawrence Ati-Zigi.
Defenders: Jonas Adjetey, Derrick Luckassen, Gideon Mensah, Abdul Mumin, Jerome Opoku, Kojo Oppong Preprah, Baba Abdul Rahman, Alidu Seidu, Marvin Senaya.
Midfielders: Augustine Boakye, Abdul Fatawu Issahaku, Elisha Owusu, Thomas Partey, Kwasi Sibo, Kamal Deen Sulemana, Caleb Yirenkyi.
Forwards: Prince Kwabena Adu, Jordan Ayew, Christopher Bonsu Baah, Ernest Nuamah, Antoine Semenyo, Brandon Thomas-Asante, Iñaki Williams.
Coach: Carlos Queiroz.
Squad status: ✅ Official list confirmed.
Cape Verde squad — World Cup 2026
Cape Verde make a historic first World Cup appearance for the island nation under Pedro Brito.
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Goalkeepers: Josimar Dias, Márcio Rosa, Carlos Santos.
Defenders: Steven Moreira, Wagner Pina, João Fernandes, Sidny Lopes, Logan Costa, Roberto Lopes, Kelvin Pires, Ianique Tavares, Edilson Borges.
Midfielders: Jamiro Monteiro, Telmo Arcanjo, Yannick Semedo, Laros Duarte, Deroy Duarte, Kevin Pina.
Forwards: Ryan Mendes, Willy Semedo, Garry Rodrigues, Jovane Cabral, Nuno da Costa, Dailon Livramento, Gilson Benchimol, Hélio Varela.
Coach: Pedro Brito.
Squad status: ✅ Official list confirmed.
OFC World Cup 2026 squads
New Zealand squad — World Cup 2026
New Zealand return to the World Cup with a direct, physical and organized team under Darren Bazeley, with Chris Wood as the key striker.
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Goalkeepers: Max Crocombe, Alex Paulsen, Michael Woud.
Defenders: Tyler Bindon, Michael Boxall, Liberato Cacace, Francis de Vries, Callan Elliot, Tim Payne, Nando Pijnaker, Tommy Smith, Finn Surman.
Midfielders: Lachlan Bayliss, Joe Bell, Matt Garbett, Eli Just, Callum McCowatt, Ben Old, Alex Rufer, Marko Stamenic, Sarpreet Singh, Ryan Thomas.
Forwards: Kosta Barbarouses, Jesse Randall, Ben Waine, Chris Wood.
Coach: Darren Bazeley.
Squad status: ✅ Official list confirmed.
World Cup 2026 debut teams to watch
The expanded 48-team format gives several nations their first World Cup appearance. These teams are among the biggest stories of the tournament:
- Curaçao: one of the most emotional qualification stories of the tournament, led by 78-year-old coach Dick Advocaat — the oldest coach in World Cup history.
- Cape Verde: a historic first appearance for the island nation.
- Uzbekistan: a long-awaited World Cup debut from Central Asia, coached by Fabio Cannavaro.
- Jordan: another first-time qualifier with a chance to make history in the Middle East.
- Iraq: returning to the World Cup for the first time since 1986.
- DR Congo: first appearance since 1974.
- Scotland: first World Cup since 1998.
- Norway: first World Cup since 1998.
Big names to follow at the 2026 World Cup
- Lionel Messi — Argentina’s captain and defending world champion.
- Cristiano Ronaldo — Portugal’s historic scorer, now at Al-Nassr.
- Kylian Mbappé — France’s leader and one of the faces of the tournament.
- Vinicius Jr. — Brazil’s most explosive attacking weapon.
- Jude Bellingham — England’s midfield leader.
- Lamine Yamal — Spain’s young star, set to dazzle on the world stage.
- Jamal Musiala — Germany’s creative engine.
- Florian Wirtz — Germany’s new generation leader.
- Erling Haaland — Norway’s goal machine on his World Cup debut.
- Luka Modrić — Croatia’s symbol of consistency and class in what could be his final World Cup.
- Alexander Isak — Sweden’s striker, now at Liverpool.
- Viktor Gyökeres — Sweden’s prolific forward, now at Arsenal.
Frequently asked questions about World Cup 2026 squads
How many players are allowed in each World Cup 2026 squad?
Each team can register up to 26 players. Every squad must include at least three goalkeepers.
When was the deadline for official World Cup 2026 squads?
The final squad submission window ran from May 25 to June 1, 2026. All 48 federations submitted their lists by the deadline.
Are the final World Cup 2026 squads official?
Yes. All 48 teams have now confirmed their official 26-man squads. This page reflects the confirmed lists as of June 2, 2026.
How does the new 48-team format work?
The 48 teams are split into 12 groups of four. The top two from each group plus the eight best third-placed teams advance to a new Round of 32.
When does the 2026 World Cup start?
The tournament starts on June 11, 2026, with Mexico vs South Africa as the opening match.
Where is the 2026 World Cup final?
The final will be played on July 19, 2026.
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