FIFA World Cup 2026 Squads: The 48-Team Revolution

The countdown to the biggest sporting event in human history has officially hit fever pitch. The FIFA World Cup 2026, hosted across the United States, Mexico, and Canada, is making history before a single ball is even kicked. The FIFA World Cup 2026 squads showcase one of the most diverse and competitive pools of talent ever gathered in sports history.

For the first time, the tournament has expanded to 48 nations, moving away from the traditional 32-team format. This expansion means that over 1,000 professional footballers will descend upon North America this summer, representing the most diverse pool of talent ever assembled.

For fans, this is the ultimate feast of Soccer for managers; it is a tactical jigsaw puzzle as they finalize their FIFA World Cup 2026 Squads.

Official Squad Announcement Tracker: Live Updates

A few FIFA World Cup 2026 Squads have already been confirmed. National teams are required to submit their final 26-man rosters by the June 1 deadline, but several “Early Birds” have already shown their cards.

Group	National Teams
Group A	Mexico, South Africa, South Korea, Czechia
Group B	Canada, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Qatar, Switzerland
Group C	Brazil, Morocco, Haiti, Scotland
Group D	United States, Paraguay, Australia, Türkiye
Group E	Germany, Curaçao, Côte d’Ivoire, Ecuador
Group F	Netherlands, Japan, Sweden, Tunisia
Group G	Belgium, Egypt, Iran, New Zealand
Group H	Spain, Cabo Verde, Saudi Arabia, Uruguay
Group I	France, Senegal, Iraq, Norway
Group J	Argentina, Algeria, Austria, Jordan
Group K	Portugal, Congo DR, Uzbekistan, Colombia
Group L	England, Croatia, Ghana, Panama

Live Updates of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Squads

Team	Announcement Date	Status
Uzbekistan	May 5, 2026	✅ Confirmed
Bosnia and Herzegovina	May 11, 2026	✅ Confirmed
Sweden	May 12, 2026	✅ Confirmed
Qatar	May 12, 2026	✅ Confirmed
Czech Republic	May 12, 2026	✅ Confirmed
New Zealand	May 14, 2026	✅ Confirmed
France	May 14, 2026	✅ Confirmed
Belgium	May 15, 2026	✅ Confirmed
Japan	May 15, 2026	✅ Confirmed
Haiti	May 15, 2026	✅ Confirmed
Ivory Coast	May 15, 2026	✅ Confirmed
Tunisia	May 15, 2026	✅ Confirmed
South Korea	May 16, 2026	✅ Confirmed
Brazil	May 18, 2026	✅ Confirmed
Cape Verde	May 18, 2026	✅ Confirmed
Croatia	May 18, 2026	✅ Confirmed
Curacao	May 18, 2026	✅ Confirmed
DR Congo	May 18, 2026	✅ Confirmed
Portugal	May 19, 2026	✅ Confirmed
Scotland	May 19, 2026	✅ Confirmed
Egypt	May 20, 2026	✅ Confirmed
Switzerland	May 20, 2026	✅ Confirmed
Germany	May 21, 2026	Upcoming
England	May 22, 2026	Upcoming
USA	May 26, 2026	Upcoming
Argentina	May 27, 2026 (Exp)	Pending
Netherlands	May 20, 2026	Upcoming
Mexico	June 1, 2026	Final Deadline
Colombia	June 1, 2026	Upcoming

FIFA World Cup 2026 – Full squad of 26-man rosters

Belgium World Cup squad 2026

• Goalkeepers: Thibaut Courtois (Real Madrid), Senne Lammens (Manchester United), Mike Penders (Strasbourg, on loan from Chelsea).
• Defenders: Timothy Castagne (Fulham), Zeno Debast (Sporting CP), Maxim De Cuyper (Brighton), Koni De Winter (Milan), Brandon Mechele (Club Brugge), Thomas Meunier (Lille), Nathan Ngoy (Lille), Joaquin Seys (Club Brugge), Arthur Theate (Eintracht Frankfurt).
• Midfielders: Kevin De Bruyne (Napoli), Amadou Onana (Aston Villa), Nicolas Raskin (Rangers), Youri Tielemans (Aston Villa), Hans Vanaken (Club Brugge), Axel Witsel (Girona).
• Forwards: Charles De Ketelaere (Atalanta), Jeremy Doku (Manchester City), Matias Fernandez Pardo (Lille), Romelu Lukaku (Napoli), Dodi Lukebakio (Benfica),
• Diego Moreira (Strasbourg), Alexis Saelemaekers (Milan), Leandro Trossard (Arsenal).

Bosnia World Cup squad 2026

• Goalkeepers: Nikola Vasilj (FC St. Pauli), Martin Zlomislić (HNK Rijeka), Osman Hadžikić (Slaven Belupo)
• Defenders: Sead Kolašinac (Atalanta BC), Amar Dedić (SL Benfica), Nihad Mujakić (Gaziantep FK), Nikola Katić (Schalke 04), Tarik Muharemović (US Sassuolo), Stjepan Radeljić (HNK Rijeka), Dennis Hadžikadunić (UC Sampdoria), Nidal Čelik (Lens)
• Midfielders: Amir Hadžiahmetović (Hull City), Ivan Šunjić (Pafos FC), Ivan Bašić (FC Astana), Dženis Burnić (Karlsruher SC), Ermin Mahmić (FC Slovan Liberec), Benjamin Tahirović (Bröndby IF), Amar Memić (FC Viktoria Plzen), Armin Gigović (BSC Young Boys)
• Forwards: Kerim Alajbegović (RB Salzburg), Esmir Bajraktarević (PSV Eindhoven), Ermedin Demirović (VfB Stuttgart), Jovo Lukić (FC Universitatea Cluj), Samed Baždar (Jagiellonia Białystok), Haris Tabaković (Borussia Mönchengladbach), Edin Džeko (Schalke 04)

Brazil World Cup squad 2026

• Goalkeepers: Alisson (Liverpool), Ederson (Fenerbahce), Weverton (Gremio).
• Defenders: Alex Sandro, Danilo, Leo Pereira (Flamengo), Bremer (Juventus), Ibanez (Al-Ahli), Wesley (Roma), Marquinhos (Paris St-Germain), Gabriel (Arsenal), Douglas Santos (Zenit St. Petersburg).
• Midfielders: Bruno Guimaraes (Newcastle), Casemiro (Manchester United), Danilo Santos (Botafogo), Fabinho (Al-Ittihad), Lucas Paqueta (Flamengo).
• Forwards: Endrick (Lyon), Gabriel Martinelli (Arsenal), Igor Thiago (Brentford), Matheus Cunha (Manchester United), Raphinha (Barcelona), Vinicius Junior (Real Madrid), Luiz Henrique (Zenit St. Petersburg), Neymar (Santos), Rayan (Bournemouth).

Cape Verde World Cup squad 2026

• Goalkeepers: Vozinha (Chaves), Marcio Rosa (Montana), CJ dos Santos (San Diego).
• Defenders: Stopira (Torreense), Roberto Lopes (Shamrock Rovers), Joao Paulo (FCSB), Diney (Al Bataeh), Logan Costa (Villarreal), Steven Moreira (Columbus Crew), Wagner Pina (Trabzonspor), Sidny Lopes Cabral (Benfica), Kelvin Pires (SJK).
• Midfielders: Jamiro Monteiro (PEC Zwolle), Kevin Pina (Krasnodar), Deroy Duarte (Ludogorets), Telmo Arcanjo (Vitoria Guimaraes), Laros Duarte (Puskas Akademia), Yannick Semedo (Farense).
• Forwards: Ryan Mendes (Igdir), Garry Rodrigues (Apollon Limassol), Willy Semedo (Omonia), Jovane Cabral (Estrela Amadora), Gilson Tavares (Akron Tolyatti), Dailon Livramento (Casa Pia), Helio Varela (Maccabi Tel Aviv), Nuno da Costa (Istanbul Basaksehir).

Croatia World Cup squad 2026

• Goalkeepers: Dominik Livakovic (Dinamo Zagreb), Dominik Kotarski (Copenhagen), Ivor Pandur (Hull City).
• Defenders: Josko Gvardiol (Manchester City), Duje Caleta-Car (Real Sociedad), Josip Sutalo (Ajax Amsterdam), Josip Stanisic (Bayern Munich), Marin Pongracic (Fiorentina), Martin Erlic (Midtjylland), Luka Vuskovic (Hamburg).
• Midfielders: Luka Modric (AC Milan), Mateo Kovacic (Manchester City), Mario Pasalic (Atalanta), Nikola Vlasic (Torino), Luka Sucic (Real Sociedad), Martin Baturina (Como), Kristijan Jakic (Augsburg), Petar Sucic (Inter Milan), Nikola Moro (Bologna), Toni Fruk (Rijeka).
• Forwards: Ivan Perisic (PSV Eindhoven), Andrej Kramaric (Hoffenheim), Ante Budimir (Osasuna), Marco Pasalic (Orlando City), Petar Musa (Dallas), Igor Matanovic (Freiburg).

Curacao World Cup squad 2026

• Goalkeepers: Tyrick Bodak (SC Telstar), Trevor Doornbusch (VVV-Venlo), Eloy Room (Miami FC).
• Defenders: Riechedly Bazoer (Konyaspor), Joshua Brenet (Kayserispor), Roshon Van Eijma (RKC Waalwijk), Sherel Floranus (PEC Zwolle), Deveron Fonville (NEC Nijmegen), Jurien Gaari (Abha Club), Armando Obispo (PSV Eindhoven), Shurandy Sambo (Sparta Rotterdam).
• Midfielders: Juninho Bacuna (FC Volendam), Leandro Bacuna (Igdır), Livano Comenencia (FC Zurich), Kevin Felida (FC Den Bosch), Ar’Jany Martha (Rotherham United), Tyrese Noslin (SC Telstar), Godfried Roemeratoe (RKC Waalwijk).
• Forwards: Jeremy Antonisse (AE Kifisia), Tahith Chong (Sheffield United), Kenji Gorré (Maccabi Haifa), Sontje Hansen (Middlesbrough), Gervane Kastaneer (Terengganu FC), Brandley Kuwas (FC Volendam), Jurgen Locadia (Miami FC), Jearl Margaritha (SK Beveren).

DR Congo

• Goalkeepers: Matthieu Epolo (Standard Liege), Timothy Fayulu (Noah), Lionel Mpasi (Le Havre).
• Defenders: Dylan Batubinsika (Larisa), Gedoon Kalulu (Aris Limassol), Steve Kapuadi (Widzew Lodz), Joris Kayembe (Racing Genk), Arthur Masuaku (Racing Lens), Chancel Mbemba (Lille), Axel Tuanzebe (Burnley), Aaron Wan-Bissaka (West Ham United).
• Midfielders: Theo Bongonda (Spartak Moscow), Brian Cipenga (Castellon), Meshack Elia (Alanyaspor), Gael Kakuta (Larisa), Edo Kayembe (Watford), Nathanael Mbuku (Montpellier), Samuel Moutoussamy (Atromitos), Ngal’ayel Mukau (Lille), Charles Pickel (Espanyol), Noah Sadiki (Sunderland), Aaron Tshibola (Kilmarnock).
• Forwards: Cedric Bakambu (Real Betis), Simon Banza (Al Jazira), Fiston Mayele (Pyramids), Yoane Wissa (Newcastle United).

France World Cup squad 2026

• Goalkeepers: Mike Maignan (Milan), Brice Samba (Rennes), Robin Risser (Lens)
• Defenders: Lucas Digne (Aston Villa), Jules Koundé (Barcelona), Théo Hernandez (Al-Hilal), Lucas Hernandez (Paris Saint-Germain), Dayot Upamecano (Bayern Munich), William Saliba (Arsenal), Ibrahima Konaté (Liverpool), Malo Gusto (Chelsea), Maxence Lacroix (Crystal Palace)
• Midfielders: N’Golo Kanté (Fenerbahçe), Adrien Rabiot (Milan), Aurélien Tchouaméni (Real Madrid), Manu Koné (Roma), Warren Zaïre-Emery (Paris Saint-Germain)
• Forwards: Kylian Mbappé (Real Madrid, captain), Ousmane Dembélé (Paris Saint-Germain), Marcus Thuram (Inter Milan), Bradley Barcola (Paris Saint-Germain), Michael Olise (Bayern Munich), Maghnes Akliouche (Monaco), Désiré Doué (Paris Saint-Germain), Rayan Cherki (Manchester City), Jean-Philippe Mateta (Crystal Palace)

Egypt

• Goalkeepers: Mohamed El Shenawy (Al Ahly), Mostafa Shobeir (Al Ahly), El Mahdi Soliman (Zamalek), Mohamed Alaa (El Gouna).
• Defenders: Mohamed Hany (Al Ahly), Tarek Alaa (Zed), Hamdy Fathy (Al Wakrah), Rami Rabia (Al Ain), Yasser Ibrahim (Al Ahly), Hossam Abdelmaguid (Zamalek), Mohamed Abdelmonemn (Nice), Ahmed Fatouh (Zamalek), Karim Hafez (Pyramids).
• Midfielders: Marwan Ateya (Al Ahly), Mohanad Lasheen (Pyramids), Nabil Emad (Al Najma), Mahmoud Saber (Zed), Ahmed Zizo (Al Ahly), Emam Ashour (Al Ahly), Mostafa Ziko (Pyramids), Mahmoud Trezeguet (Al Ahly), Ibrahim Adel (Nordsjaelland), Haissem Hassan (Real Ovideo).
• Forwards: Omar Marmoush (Manchester City), Mohamed Salah (Liverpool), Aqtay Abdallah (Enppi), Hamza Abdelkarim (Barcelona).

Haiti World Cup squad 2026

• Goalkeepers: Johnny Placide (Bastia), Alexandre Pierre (Sochaux), Josue Duverger (FC Cosmos Koblenz).
• Defenders: Carlens Arcus (Angers), Wilguens Pauguain (Zulte Waregem), Duke Lacroix (Colorado Springs), Martin Expérience (Nancy), Jean-Kevin Duverne (KAA Gent), Ricardo Ade (LDU Quito), Hannes Delcroix (Lugano), Keeto Thermoncy (Young Boys Berne).
• Midfielders: Leverton Pierre (Vizela), Carl-Fred Sainthe (El Paso Locomotive), Jean-Jacques Danley (Philadelphia Union), Jean-Ricner Bellegarde (Wolves), Pierre Woodenski (Violette), Dominique Simon (Tatran Presov).
• Forwards: Louicius Deedson (Dallas), Ruben Providence (Almere City), Josue Casimir (Auxerre), Derrick Etienne (Toronto), Wilson Isidor (Sunderland), Duckens Nazon (Esteghlal), Frantzdy Pierrot (Caykur Rizespor), Yassin Fortune (Vizela), Lenny Joseph (Ferencvaros).

Ivory Coast World Cup squad 2026

• Goalkeepers: Yahia Fofana (Rizespor), Mohamed Kone (Charleroi), Alban Lafont (Panathinaikos).
• Defenders: Emmanuel Agbadou (Wolverhampton Wanderers), Clement Akpa (AJ Auxerre), Ousmane Diomande (Sporting), Guela Doue (Racing Strasbourg), Ghislain Konan (Gil Vicente), Odilon Kossonou (Atalanta), Evan Ndicka (AS Roma), Wilfried Singo (Galatasaray).
• Midfielders: Seko Fofana (Stade Rennais), Parfait Guiagon (Charleroi), Franck Kessie (Al Ahli), Christ Oulai (Trabzonspor), Ibrahim Sangare (Nottingham Forest), Jean-Michael Seri (NK Maribor).
• Forwards: Simon Adingra (AS Monaco), Ange-Yoan Bonny (Inter Milan), Amad Diallo (Manchester United), Oumar Diakite (Cercle Brugge), Yan Diomande (RB Leipzig), Evann Guessand (Aston Villa), Nicolas Pepe (Villarreal), Bazoumana Toure (Hoffenheim), Elye Wahi (Nice).

Japan World Cup squad 2026

• Goalkeepers: Zion Suzuki (Parma), Keisuke Osako (Sanfrecce Hiroshima), Tomoki Hayakawa (Kashima Antlers)
• Defenders: Yuta Nagatomo (FC Tokyo), Shogo Taniguchi (Sint-Truiden), Ko Itakura (Ajax), Tsuyoshi Watanabe (Feyenoord), Takehiro Tomiyasu (Ajax), Hiroki Ito (Bayern Munich), Ayumu Seko (Le Havre), Yukinari Sugawara (Werder Bremen)
• Midfielders: Junnosuke Suzuki (Copenhagen), Wataru Endo (Liverpool), Junya Ito (Genk), Daichi Kamada (Crystal Palace), Ritsu Doan (Eintracht Frankfurt), Ao Tanaka (Leeds United), Keito Nakamura (Reims), Kaishu Sano (Mainz), Takefusa Kubo (Real Sociedad), Yuito Suzuki (Freiburg)
• Forwards: Koki Ogawa (NEC Nijmegen), Daizen Maeda (Celtic), Ayase Ueda (Feyenoord), Kento Shiogai (VfL Wolfsburg), Keisuke Goto (Sint-Truiden)

Netherlands World Cup squad 2026

• The Netherlands is set to reveal their final squad on May 27.

New Zealand World Cup squad 2026

• Goalkeepers: Max Crocombe (Millwall), Alex Paulsen (Lechia Gdansk, on loan from Bournemouth), Michael Woud (Auckland FC).
• Defenders: Tim Payne (Wellington Phoenix), Francis de Vries (Auckland FC), Tyler Bindon (Nottingham Forest), Michael Boxall (Minnesota United), Liberato Cacace (Wrexham), Nando Pijnaker (Auckland FC), Finn Surman (Portland Timbers), Callan Elliot (Auckland FC), Tommy Smith (Braintree Town).
• Midfielders: Joe Bell (Viking FK), Matthew Garbett (Peterborough United), Marko Stamenic (Swansea City), Sarpreet Singh (Wellington Phoenix), Alex Rufer (Wellington Phoenix), Ben Old (Saint-Étienne), Callum McCowatt (Silkeborg IF), Lachlan Bayliss (Newcastle Jets), Ryan Thomas (PEC Zwolle).
• Forwards: Kosta Barbarouses (Western Sydney Wanderers), Eli Just (Motherwell), Jesse Randall (Auckland FC), Ben Waine (Port Vale), Chris Wood (Nottingham Forest).

Portugal World Cup squad 2026

• Goalkeepers: Diogo Costa (Porto), Jose Sa (Wolves), Rui Silva (Sporting), Ricardo Velho (Genclerbirligi).
• Defenders: Diogo Dalot (Manchester United), Matheus Nunes (Manchester City), Ruben Dias (Manchester City), Nelson Semedo (Fenerbahce), Joao Cancelo (Barcelona), Nuno Mendes (Paris St-Germain), Goncalo Inacio (Sporting), Renato Veiga (Villarreal), Tomas Araujo (Benfica).
• Midfielders: Ruben Neves (Al-Hilal), Samu Costa (Mallorca), Joao Neves (Paris St-Germain), Vitinha (Paris St-Germain), Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United), Bernardo Silva (Manchester City).
• Forwards: Cristiano Ronaldo (Al-Nassr), Joao Felix (Al-Nassr), Francisco Trincao (Sporting), Francisco Conceicao (Juventus), Pedro Neto (Chelsea), Rafael Leao (AC Milan), Goncalo Guedes (Real Sociedad), Goncalo Ramos (Paris St-Germain).

Qatar World Cup squad 2026

• Goalkeepers: Shehab Elleithy (Al-Shahania SC), Salah Zakaria (Al-Duhail SC), Meshaal Barsham (Al-Sadd SC), Mahmoud Abunada (Al-Rayyan SC)
• Defenders: Boualem Khoukhi (Al-Sadd SC), Pedro Miguel (Al-Sadd), Sultan Al Brake (Al-Duhail SC), Tarek Salman (Al-Sadd SC), Al-Hashmi Al-Hussain (Al-Arabi SC), Ayoub Al-Alawi (Al-Gharafa), Bassam Al-Rawi (Al-Duhail SC), Rayyan Al-Ali (Al-Gharafa), Issa Laye (Al-Arabi SC), Lucas Mendes (Al-Wakrah SC), Mohammed Waad (Al-Shamal SC), Niall Mason (Qatar SC)
• Midfielders: Ahmed Fathi (Al-Arabi SC), Jassim Gaber (Al-Rayyan SC), Assim Madibo (Al-Wakrah SC), Abdulaziz Hatem (Al-Rayyan SC), Karim Boudiaf (Al-Duhail SC), Mohammed Mannai (Al-Shamal SC), Homam Al-Amin (Cultural Leonesa)
• Forwards: Almoez Ali (Al-Duhail SC), Akram Afif (Al-Sadd SC), Tahsin Mohammed (Al-Duhail SC), Edmílson Junior (Al-Duhail SC), Ahmed Al-Ganehi (Al-Gharafa), Ahmed Alaa (Al-Rayyan SC), Sebastián Soria (Qatar SC), Hassan Al-Haydos (Al-Sadd SC), Mubarak Shannan (Al-Duhail SC), Mohammed Muntari (Al-Gharafa SC), Yusuf Abdurisag (Al-Wakrah SC)

Scotland World Cup squad 2026

• Goalkeepers: Craig Gordon (Hearts), Angus Gunn (Nottingham Forest), Liam Kelly (Rangers)
• Defenders: Grant Hanley (Hibernian), Jack Hendry (Al Etiffaq), Aaron Hickey (Brentford), Dom Hyam (Wrexham), Scott McKenna (Dinamo Zagreb), Nathan Patterson (Everton), Anthony Ralston (Celtic), Andy Robertson (Liverpool), John Souttar (Rangers), Kieran Tierney (Celtic)
• Midfielders: Ryan Christie (Bournemouth), Finlay Curtis (Kilmarnock), Lewis Ferguson (Bologna), Ben Gannon-Doak (Bournemouth), Billy Gilmour (Napoli), John McGinn (Aston Villa), Kenny McLean (Norwich), Scott McTominay (Napoli)
• Forwards: Che Adams (Torino), Lyndon Dykes (Charlton Athletic), George Hirst (Ipswich), Lawrence Shankland (Hearts), Ross Stewart (Southampton)

South Korea World Cup squad 2026

• Goalkeepers: Jo Hyeon-woo (Ulsan), Kim Seung-gyu (FC Tokyo), Song Bum-keun (Jeonbuk).
• Defenders: Kim Moon-hwan (Daejeon), Kim Min-jae (Bayern Munich), Kim Tae-hyon (Kashima Antlers), Park Jin-seob (Zhejiang), Seol Young-woo (Red Star Belgrade), Jens Castrop (Borussia Monchengladbach), Lee Ki-hyuk (Gangwon), Lee Tae-seok (Austria Wien), Lee Han-beom (Midtjylland), Cho Yu-min (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 (Paris St-Germain), Lee Dong-gyeong (Ulsan), Lee Jae-sung (Mainz), Hwang In-beom (Feyenoord), Hwang Hee-chan (Wolves).
• Forwards: Son Heung-min (LAFC), Oh Hyeon-gyu (Besitkas), Cho Gue-sung (Midtjylland).

Sweden World Cup squad 2026

• Goalkeepers: Viktor Johansson (Stoke City), Kristoffer Nordfeldt (AIK Fotball AB), Jacob Widell Zetterström (Derby County)
• Defenders: Hjalmar Ekdal (Burnley), Gabriel Gudmundsson (Leeds United), Isak Hien (Atalanta), Emil Holm (Juventus), Gustaf Lagerbielke (SC Braga), Victor Lindelöf (Aston Villa), Eric Smith (St Pauli), Carl Starfelt (Celta de Vigo), Elliot Stroud Mjallby), Daniel Svensson (Borussia Dortmund)
• Midfielders: Jesper Kalström (Udinese), Yasin Ayari (Brighton), Mattias Svanberg (Wolfsburg), Lucas Bergvall (Tottenham), Besfort Zeneli (Saint-Gilloise)
• Forwards: Taha Ali (Malmö), Alexander Bernhardsson (Holstein Kiel), Anthony Elanga (Newcastle), Viktor Gyökeres (Arsenal), Alexander Isak (Liverpool), Gustaf Nilsson (Club Brugge), Benjamin Nygren (Celtic), Ken Sema (Pafos)

Switzerland World Cup squad 2026

• Goalkeepers: Marvin Keller (Young Boys), Gregor Kobel (Borussia Dortmund), Yvon Mvogo (Lorient).
• Defenders: Manuel Akanji (Inter Milan), Aurele Amenda (Eintracht Frankfurt), Eray Comert (Valencia), Nico Elvedi (Borussia Moenchengladbach), Luca Jaquez (VfB Stuttgart), Miro Muheim (Hamburg), Ricardo Rodriguez (Real Betis), Silvan Widmer (Mainz).
• Midfielders: Michel Aebischer (Pisa), Christian Fassnacht (Young Boys), Remo Freuler (Bologna), Ardon Jashari (AC Milan), Johan Manzambi (Freiburg), Fabian Rieder (Augsburg), Djibril Sow, Ruben Vargas (both Sevilla), Granit Xhaka (Sunderland), Denis Zakaria (Monaco).
• Forwards: Zeki Amdouni (Burnley), Breel Embolo (Stade Rennais), Cedric Itten (Fortuna Dusseldorf), Dan Ndoye (Nottingham Forest), Noah Okafor (Leeds United).

Tunisia World Cup squad 2026

• Goalkeepers: Sabri Ben Hessen (Etoile Sahel), Abdelmouhib Chamakh (Club Africain), Aymen Dahman (CS Sfaxien).
• Defenders: Ali Abdi (Nice), Adem Arous (Kasimpasa), Mohamed Amine Ben Hamida (Esperance), Dylan Bronn (Servette Geneva), Raed Chikhaoui (US Monastir), Moutaz Neffati (Norrkoping), Omar Rekik (NK Maribor), Montassar Talbi (Lorient), Yan Valery (Young Boys Berne).
• Midfielders: Mortadha Ben Ouanes (Kasimpasa), Anis Ben Slimane (Norwich City), Ismael Gharbi (FC Augsburg), Rani Khedira (Union Berlin), Mohamed Hadj Mahmoud (Lugano), Hannibal Mejbri (Burnley), Ellyes Skhiri (Eintracht Frankfurt).
• Forwards: Elias Achouri (FC Copenhagen), Khalil Ayari (Paris St Germain), Firas Chaouat (Club Africain), Rayan Elloumi (Vancouver Whitecaps), Hazem Mastouri (Dynamo Makhachkala), Elias Saad (Hannover 96), Sebastian Tounekti (Celtic).

Uzbekistan World Cup squad 2026

• Goalkeepers: Vladimir Nazarov, Utkir Vusupov, Botirali Eragshev, Abdouvokhid Nematov
• Defenders: Ibrokhimkhalil Yuldoshev, Avazbek Ulmasaliev, Jakhongir Urozov, Rustamjon Ashurmatov, Mukhammadkodir Hamarlaiev, Umarbek Eshmurodov, Abdukodir Khusanov, Abdulla Abdullaev, Farrrukh Sayfiev, Khojiakbar Alijonov, Sherzod Nasrullaev, Muhammadrasul Abdumajidov, Behruz Karimov, Diyor Ortikboev
• Midfielders: Kuvondik Ruziev, Sherzod Esanov, Nodirbek Abdurazzokov, Odiljon Khamrobekov, Umarali Rakhmonaliev, Alisher Odilov, Sardorbek Bakhrovmov, Akmal Mozgovoy, Otabek Shukurov, Jamshid Iskanderov, Jasurbek Jalolddinov, Azizjon Ganiev
• Forwards: Abbosbek Fayzullaev, Jalolddin Masharipov, Dostonbek Khamdamov, Oston Urunov, Ruslanbex Jiyanov, Azizbek Amonov, Khusain Norchaev, Sherzod Temirov, Igor Sergeev, Eldor Shomurodov

Early Movers: The Story So Far

Bosnia and Herzegovina: The Italy Slayers

The Dragons have sent shockwaves through Europe after their dramatic playoff victory over four-time champions Italy. Coach Sergej Barbarez has named a squad that leans heavily on the experience of the legendary Edin Džeko.

At 40, Džeko is preparing for his “Last Dance,” leading a team that blends veteran leadership with hungry young talents like Amar Dedić.

Uzbekistan: Asia’s New Powerhouse

Making their historic debut, Uzbekistan is the team everyone is watching. Their squad features Abdukodir Khusanov, who has been a revelation in the Premier League.

As the first Central Asian nation to qualify, their 26-man roster represents a shift in the global Soccer hierarchy.

The Roster Blueprint:26-man rosters Limits

Despite the significant expansion to accommodate 104 matches, FIFA decided to keep the squad size rules established during the 2022 tournament in Qatar.

• Squad Size Maximum: 26 players per country.
• Squad Size Minimum: 23 players per country.
• Goalkeeper Mandate: Roster builds must feature exactly three designated goalkeepers.

Final Submission Deadline:

All 48 federations are required to finalize and lock their rosters with FIFA by May 30, 2026.

Emergency Injury Replacements

Coaches can replace seriously injured or severely ill players up to 24 hours before their opening match, provided the replacement was selected from the initial, confidential 35-to-55-player provisional list submitted earlier in May.

The Giants Await: Messi, Ronaldo, and the New Guard

The 2026 FIFA World Cup squads will likely mark the final chapter for two of the greatest players to ever step on the pitch, Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.

• Argentina: While the final list is expected around May 20, insiders suggest Lionel Scaloni will keep the core of the 2022 winning squad while adding fresh legs to handle the grueling 104-match schedule.
• Portugal: Ronaldo remains the focal point, but the squad depth with players like Bruno Fernandes and Rafael Leão makes them a top-three favorite on paper.
• The Wonderkids: This tournament is also the stage for the “New Guard.” All eyes are on Spain’s Lamine Yamal and France’s Kylian Mbappé. Their inclusion in their respective squads isn’t just a formality; they are expected to be the defining faces of the 2026 edition.

Understanding the Rules: The 26-Man Format

FIFA has officially sanctioned a maximum squad size of 26 players for the 2026 tournament. This follows the successful implementation of the rule during the 2022 World Cup and Euro 2024.

1. Goalkeepers: Each team must include exactly three specialized goalkeepers in their 26-man list.
2. Preliminary Lists: Before the final announcement, nations submitted a preliminary list of 35 to 55 players on May 11, 2026.
3. Injury Replacements: In the event of a serious injury, a player can be replaced up to 24 hours before the team’s first match, provided the replacement was on the initial 55-man list.

The FIFA World Cup 2026 tournament promises

As we approach the opening ceremony, the FIFA World Cup 2026 Squads will continue to trickle in.

This tournament promises a level of competition and variety we have never seen before.

Whether it’s the redemption of the giants or the rise of the debutants, every name on these 48 lists has the chance to become a global hero.