FIFA World Cup 2026 Squads: All Teams, Players and Announcement Dates

Every FIFA World Cup 2026 squad that has been confirmed or announced so far — with squad announcement dates, key players, and the biggest selection storylines heading into the summer tournament across the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

The FIFA World Cup 2026 squads deadline is June 2, but nations have been rolling out their picks throughout May. All 48 teams must name between 23 and 26 players — including three goalkeepers — with injured players eligible for replacement from the provisional list up to 24 hours before a team’s first match.

According to the official FIFA website, 104 matches will be played across 16 host cities, with the opener on June 11 and the final at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on July 19.

Below is a complete, group-by-group tracker of all FIFA World Cup 2026 squads — confirmed, preliminary, and yet to be named.

(last updated on June 24, 2026)

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Group A: Mexico, South Africa, South Korea, Czech Republic

Mexico World Cup 2026 Squad (Preliminary)

Mexico have submitted a large preliminary list ahead of their World Cup opener as hosts. Manager Javier Aguirre has assembled a wide pool spanning domestic and European football, headlined by striker Santiago Giménez (AC Milan) and veteran goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa (AEL Limassol).

Goalkeepers: Alex Padilla (Athletic Club), Antonio Rodríguez (Tijuana), Carlos Acevedo (Santos Laguna), Carlos Moreno (Pachuca), Guillermo Ochoa (AEL Limassol), Raúl Rangel (Chivas)

Defenders: Bryan González (Chivas), César Montes (Lokomotiv Moscow), Edson Álvarez (Fenerbahçe), Eduardo Águila (Atlético de San Luis), Everardo López (Toluca), Israel Reyes (América), Jesús Angulo (Tigres), Jesús Gallardo (Toluca), Jesús Gómez (Tijuana), Johan Vásquez (Genoa), Jorge Sánchez (PAOK), Julián Araujo (Celtic), Luis Rey (Puebla), Mateo Chávez (AZ Alkmaar), Ramón Juárez (América), Richard Ledezma (Chivas), Víctor Guzmán (Monterrey)

Midfielders: Alexei Domínguez (Pachuca), Alexis Gutiérrez (América), Álvaro Fidalgo (Real Betis), Brian Gutiérrez (Chivas), Carlos Rodríguez (Cruz Azul), Denzell García (FC Juárez), Diego Lainez (Tigres), Efraín Álvarez (Chivas), Elías Montiel (Pachuca), Erick Sánchez (América), Erik Lira (Cruz Azul), Gilberto Mora (Tijuana), Isaías Violante (América), Jeremy Márquez (Cruz Azul), Jordan Carrillo (Pumas), Jorge Ruvalcaba (NY Red Bulls), Kevin Castañeda (Tijuana), Luis Chávez (Dinamo Moscú), Luis Romo (Chivas), Marcel Ruiz (Toluca), Obed Vargas (Atlético de Madrid), Orbelin Pineda (AEK), Jesús Angulo (Toluca)

Forwards: Alexis Vega (Toluca), Armando González (Chivas), César Huerta (Anderlecht), Germán Berterame (Inter Miami), Guillermo Martínez (Pumas), Julián Quiñones (Al-Qadisiyah), Raúl Jiménez (Fulham), Roberto Alvarado (Chivas), Santiago Giménez (AC Milan)

Manager: Javier Aguirre Final squad announcement: TBA (deadline June 2)

South Africa World Cup 2026 Squad

Hugo Broos announced the final 26 on May 27 at the Sefako Makgatho Presidential Guest House in Pretoria alongside President Cyril Ramaphosa. Six players were cut from the preliminary pool — Brandon Peterson, Thabiso Monyane, Brooklyn Poddenpoel, Lebohang Maboe, Patrick Maswanganyi, and Thapelo Morena all missed out. Aubrey Modiba comes in despite an injury concern from the CAF Champions League final, while Bradley Cross (Kaizer Chiefs) and Olwethu Makhanya (Philadelphia Union) are uncapped newcomers. Ime Okon has moved to Hannover 96, Samukele Kabini to Molde FK, Mbekezeli Mbokazi to Chicago Fire, and Thapelo Maseko to AEL Limassol — all updated clubs from the preliminary list. Bafana Bafana play a send-off friendly against Nicaragua on May 29 before opening against hosts Mexico on June 11.

Goalkeepers: Ronwen Williams (Mamelodi Sundowns), Ricardo Goss (Siwelele FC), Sipho Chaine (Orlando Pirates)

Defenders: Khuliso Mudau (Mamelodi Sundowns), Aubrey Modiba (Mamelodi Sundowns), Khulumani Ndamane (Mamelodi Sundowns), Olwethu Makhanya (Philadelphia Union), Bradley Cross (Kaizer Chiefs), Thabang Matuludi (Polokwane City), Nkosinathi Sibisi (Orlando Pirates), Kamogelo Sebelebele (Orlando Pirates), Ime Okon (Hannover 96), Samukele Kabini (Molde FK), Mbekezeli Mbokazi (Chicago Fire)

Midfielders: Teboho Mokoena (Mamelodi Sundowns), Jayden Adams (Mamelodi Sundowns), Thalente Mbatha (Orlando Pirates), Sphephelo Sithole (CD Tondela)

Forwards: Oswin Appollis (Orlando Pirates), Tshepang Moremi (Orlando Pirates), Evidence Makgopa (Orlando Pirates), Relebohile Mofokeng (Orlando Pirates), Lyle Foster (Burnley), Iqraam Rayners (Mamelodi Sundowns), Themba Zwane (Mamelodi Sundowns), Thapelo Maseko (AEL Limassol)

Manager: Hugo Broos

South Korea World Cup 2026 Squad

Goalkeepers: Jo Hyeon-woo (Ulsan HD FC), Kim Seung-gyu (FC Tokyo), Song Bum-keun (Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors).

Defenders: Kim Min-jae (Bayern Munich), Cho Yu-min (Sharjah FC), Lee Han-beom (FC Midtjylland), Kim Tae-hyeon (Kashima Antlers), Park Jin-seob (Zhejiang FC), Lee Gi-hyuk (Gangwon FC), Lee Tae-seok (Austria Wien), Seol Young-woo (FK Crvena zvezda), Jens Castrop (Borussia Monchengladbach), Kim Moon-hwan (Daejeon Hana Citizen FC).

Midfielders: Yang Hyun-jun (Celtic FC), Paik Seung-ho (Birmingham City FC), Hwang In-beom (Feyenoord Rotterdam), Kim Jin-gyu (Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors), Bae Jun-ho (Stoke City FC), Eom Ji-sung (Swansea City), Hwang Hee-chan (Wolverhampton Wanderers), Lee Dong-gyeong (Ulsan HD FC), Lee Jae-sung (Mainz 05), Lee Kang-in (Paris Saint-Germain).

Forwards: Oh Hyeon-gyu (Besiktas), Son Heung-min (Los Angeles FC), Cho Gue-sung (FC Midtjylland).

Manager: Hong Myung-bo

Czech Republic World Cup 2026 Squad (Preliminary)

Czech Republic have submitted a large preliminary squad. Manager Miroslav Koubek has included familiar names such as Tomáš Souček (West Ham United) and Patrik Schick (Bayer Leverkusen), alongside a deep pool of goalkeepers.

Goalkeepers: Lukáš Horníček, Martin Jedlička, Antonín Kinský, Jan Koutný, Matěj Kovář, Jakub Markovič, Jindřich Staněk

Defenders: Vladimír Coufal, David Douděra, Matěj Hadaš, Tomáš Holeš, Robin Hranáč, Štěpán Chaloupek, Václav Jemelka, David Jurásek, Ladislav Krejčí, Karel Spáčil, Adam Ševínský, Martin Vitík, Tomáš Vlček, Jaroslav Zelený, David Zima

Midfielders: Lukáš Ambroš, Michal Beran, Pavel Bucha, Lukáš Červ, Kryštof Daněk, Vladimír Darida, Patrik Hellebrand, Adam Karabec, Ondřej Kričfaluši, Tomáš Ladra, David Planka, Lukáš Provod, Matěj Ryneš, Lukáš Sadílek, Michal Sadílek, Hugo Sochůrek, Alexandr Sojka, Tomáš Souček, Pavel Šulc, Denis Višinský

Forwards: Adam Hložek, Tomáš Chorý, Mojmír Chytil, Christophe Kabongo, Jan Kliment, Jan Kuchta, Vasil Kušej, Ondřej Mihálik, Vojtěch Patrák, Václav Sejk, Patrik Schick, Matej Vydra

Manager: Miroslav Koubek Final squad announcement: TBA

Group B: Canada, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Qatar, Switzerland

Canada World Cup 2026 Squad

Canada are co-hosts and among the most anticipated squads for the tournament. Manager Jesse Marsch announced a preliminary squad of 32 players on May 25.

Goalkeepers: Maxime Crépeau, Owen Goodman, Dayne St. Clair

Defenders: Zorhan Bassong, Moïse Bombito, Derek Cornelius, Alphonso Davies, Luc de Fougerolles, Alistair Johnston, Alfie Jones, Jamie Knight-Lebel, Richie Laryea, Ralph Priso, Niko Sigur, Joel Waterman

Midfielders: Ali Ahmed, Tajon Buchanan, Mathieu Choinière, Stephen Eustáquio, Marcelo Flores, Ismaël Koné, Liam Millar, Jayden Nelson, Jonathan Osorio, Nathan Saliba, Jacob Shaffelburg

Forwards: Jonathan David, Promise David, Daniel Jebbison, Cyle Larin, Tani Oluwaseyi, Jacen Russell-Rowe

Manager: Jesse Marsch

Bosnia and Herzegovina World Cup 2026 Squad (Confirmed)

Bosnia and Herzegovina have named their full squad. Manager Sergej Barbarez has handed veteran striker Edin Džeko (Schalke 04) a place, with the 40-year-old likely featuring in what may be his final major tournament.

Goalkeepers: Nikola Vasilj (St Pauli), Martin Zlomislić (Rijeka), Osman Hadžikadić (Slaven Belupo)

Defenders: Sead Kolašinac (Atalanta), Amar Dedić (Benfica), Nihad Mujakić (Gaziantep), Nikola Katić (Schalke 04), Tarik Muharemović (Sassuolo), Stjepan Radeljić (Rijeka), Dennis Hadžikadunić (Sampdoria), Nidal Čelić (Lens)

Midfielders: Amir Hadžiahmetović (Hull City), Ivan Šunjić (Pafos), Ivan Bašić (Astana), Dženis Burnić (Karlsruher SC), Ermin Mahmić (Slovan Liberec), Benjamin Tahirović (Brøndby), Amar Memić (Viktoria Plzeň), Armin Gigović (Young Boys), Kerim Alajbegović (RB Salzburg), Esmir Bajraktarević (PSV Eindhoven)

Forwards: Ermedin Demirović (VfB Stuttgart), Jovo Lukić (Universitatea Cluj), Samed Bazdar (Jagiellonia Białystok), Haris Tabakovic (Borussia Mönchengladbach), Edin Džeko (Schalke 04)

Manager: Sergej Barbarez

Qatar World Cup 2026 Squad (Preliminary)

Qatar are back on the global stage under manager Julen Lopetegui. Their preliminary list is built almost entirely on Qatar Stars League talent.

Goalkeepers: Shehab Elleithy (Al Shahania), Salah Zakaria (Al Duhail), Meshaal Barsham (Al Sadd), Mahmoud Abunada (Al Rayyan)

Defenders: Boualem Khoukhi (Al Sadd), Pedro Miguel (Al Sadd), Sultan Al Brake (Al Duhail), Tarek Salman (Al Sadd), Al-Hashmi Al-Hussain (Al Arabi), Ayoub Al-Alawi (Al Gharafa), Bassam Al-Rawi (Al Duhail), Rayyan Al-Ali (Al Gharafa), Issa Laye (Al Arabi), Lucas Mendes (Al Wakrah), Mohammed Waad (Al Shamal), Niall Mason (Qatar)

Midfielders: Ahmed Fathi (Al Arabi), Jassim Gaber (Al Rayyan), Assim Madibo (Al Wakrah), Abdulaziz Hatem (Al Rayyan), Karim Boudiaf (Al Duhail), Mohammed Mannai (Al Shamal), Homam Al-Amin (Cultural Leonesa)

Forwards: Almoez Ali (Al Duhail), Akram Afif (Al Sadd), Tahsin Mohammed (Al Duhail), Edmílson Junior (Al Duhail), Ahmed Al-Ganehi (Al Gharafa), Ahmed Alaa (Al Rayyan), Sebastián Soria (Qatar), Hassan Al-Haydos (Al Sadd), Mubarak Shannan (Al Duhail), Mohammed Muntari (Al Gharafa), Yusuf Abdurisag (Al Wakrah)

Manager: Julen Lopetegui Final squad announcement: TBA

Switzerland World Cup 2026 Squad

Switzerland confirmed their squad on May 20. Manager Murat Yakin has named Granit Xhaka (Sunderland) for his fourth World Cup, alongside Manuel Akanji (Manchester City), Gregor Kobel (Borussia Dortmund), and Denis Zakaria (Monaco). Breel Embolo returns to the squad after injury.

Goalkeepers: Marvin Keller, Gregor Kobel, Yvon Mvogo

Defenders: Manuel Akanji, Aurele Amenda, Eray Comert, Nico Elvedi, Luca Jaquez, Miro Muheim, Ricardo Rodriguez, Silvan Widmer

Midfielders: Michel Aebischer, Christian Fassnacht, Remo Freuler, Ardon Jashari, Johan Manzambi, Fabian Rieder, Djibril Sow, Ruben Vargas, Granit Xhaka, Denis Zakaria

Forwards: Zeki Amdouni, Breel Embolo, Cedric Itten, Dan Ndoye, Noah Okafor

Manager: Murat Yakin

Group C: Brazil, Morocco, Haiti, Scotland

Brazil World Cup 2026 Squad

Ancelotti confirmed Neymar in the final 26 named on May 18. For the full breakdown of what his return means, along with Rodrygo’s absence, João Pedro’s omission, and Rayan’s surprise call-up, read our talking points from the Brazil squad for World Cup 2026. The squad also suffered a major blow when Éder Militão was ruled out entirely — full details in our Eder Militao injury report. Vinícius Jr will head into the tournament under new Real Madrid manager José Mourinho. If you’re interested, here’s every club The Special One has managed, ranked.

Goalkeepers: Alisson (Liverpool), Ederson (Fenerbahçe), Weverton (Grêmio)

Defenders: Alex Sandro (Flamengo), Bremer (Juventus), Danilo (Flamengo), Douglas Santos (Zenit), Gabriel Magalhães (Arsenal), Ibañez (Al Ahli), Léo Pereira (Flamengo), Marquinhos (PSG), Wesley (Roma)

Midfielders: Bruno Guimarães (Newcastle), Casemiro (Manchester United), Danilo Santos (Botafogo), Fabinho (Al Ittihad), Lucas Paquetá (Flamengo)

Forwards: Endrick (Lyon), Gabriel Martinelli (Arsenal), Igor Thiago (Brentford), Luiz Henrique (Zenit), Matheus Cunha (Manchester United), Neymar (Santos), Raphinha (Barcelona), Rayan (Bournemouth), Vinícius Jr (Real Madrid)

Manager: Carlo Ancelotti Final Squad: Confirmed May 18

Morocco World Cup 2026 Squad

Morocco confirmed their final 26-man squad on May 26, with manager Mohamed Ouahbi naming a roster built around the core that reached the 2022 World Cup semi-finals. Captain Achraf Hakimi (PSG) leads the defence, joined by Noussair Mazraoui (Manchester United) and Nayef Aguerd (Olympique Marseille). Yassine Bounou (Al-Hilal) remains the first-choice goalkeeper. The headline creative threat is Brahim Díaz (Real Madrid), who will carry the attacking burden alongside Ayoub El Kaabi (Olympiacos) and Abdessamad Ezzalzouli (Real Betis). The most talked-about inclusion is 18-year-old Ayyoub Bouaddi (Lille), who chose to represent Morocco over France. Notable absentees include Hakim Ziyech and Youssef En-Nesyri. Morocco open against five-time champions Brazil on June 14 at MetLife Stadium. This replaces the preliminary training camp squad previously listed.

Goalkeepers: Yassine Bounou (Al-Hilal), Munir El Kajoui (RS Berkane), Ahmed Reda Tagnaouti (Raja Casablanca)

Defenders: Achraf Hakimi (PSG), Noussair Mazraoui (Manchester United), Nayef Aguerd (Olympique Marseille), Chadi Riad (Crystal Palace), Issa Diop (Fulham), Anass Salah-Eddine (FC Twente), Zakaria El Ouahdi (KRC Genk), Redouane Halhal (KV Mechelen), Youssef Belammari (Al-Ahly)

Midfielders: Sofyan Amrabat (Real Betis), Azzedine Ounahi (Girona), Neil El Aynaoui (AS Roma), Bilal El Khannouss (VfB Stuttgart), Ismaël Saibari (PSV Eindhoven), Samir El Mourabet (Strasbourg), Ayyoub Bouaddi (Lille)

Forwards: Brahim Díaz (Real Madrid), Ayoub El Kaabi (Olympiacos), Abdessamad Ezzalzouli (Real Betis), Soufiane Rahimi (Al-Ain), Chemsdine Talbi (Sunderland), Ayoube Amaimouni (Eintracht Frankfurt), Yassine Gessime (Strasbourg)

Manager: Mohamed Ouahbi

Haiti World Cup 2026 Squad (Confirmed on May 15)

Haiti are making their first World Cup appearance in 52 years, ending an absence that dates back to 1974. Captain Johny Placide (Bastia) leads the squad. All-time top scorer Duckens Nazon (Esteghlal, 44 goals) leads the attack, while Jean-Ricner Bellegarde (Wolverhampton) and Wilson Isidor (Sunderland) bring Premier League quality.

Learn why Lens striker Odsonne Edouard turned down the chance to represent Haiti at the FIFA World Cup 2026.

Goalkeepers: Johny Placide (Bastia), Alexandre Pierre (Sochaux), Josué Duverger (FC Cosmos Koblenz)

Defenders: Ricardo Adé (LDU Quito), Carlens Arcus (Angers), Martin Expérience (Nancy), Jean-Kévin Duverne (Gent), Duke Lacroix (Colorado Springs Switchbacks), Wilguens Paugain (Zulte Waregem), Hannes Delcroix (Lugano), Keeto Thermoncy (Young Boys)

Midfielders: Leverton Pierre (Vizela), Daley Jean-Jacques (Philadelphia Union), Carl Sainté (El Paso Locomotive), Jean-Ricner Bellegarde (Wolverhampton), Woodensky Pierre (Violette), Dominique Simon (Tatran Presov)

Forwards: Duckens Nazon (Esteghlal), Frantzdy Pierrot (Caykur Rizespor), Derrick Etienne Jr. (Toronto FC), Louicius Deedson (FC Dallas), Ruben Providence (Almere City), Josué Casimir (Auxerre), Yassin Fortuné (Vizela), Wilson Isidor (Sunderland), Lenny Joseph (Ferencváros)

Manager: Sébastien Migné

Scotland World Cup 2026 Squad

Scotland announced their squad on May 19 — their first World Cup squad since 1998. Manager Steve Clarke has built around Scott McTominay (Napoli), Andy Robertson (Liverpool), and Kieran Tierney (Celtic), while 43-year-old Craig Gordon (Hearts) earns a remarkable inclusion. Young Kilmarnock midfielder Findlay Curtis is the surprise call-up. Billy Gilmour withdrew through injury on May 31 and was replaced by Tyler Fletcher.

Goalkeepers: Craig Gordon (Hearts), Angus Gunn (Nottingham Forest), Liam Kelly (Rangers)

Defenders: Andy Robertson (Liverpool), Kieran Tierney (Celtic), Anthony Ralston (Celtic), John Souttar (Rangers), Scott McKenna (Dinamo Zagreb), Jack Hendry (Al Etiffaq), Aaron Hickey (Brentford), Nathan Patterson (Everton), Grant Hanley (Hibernian), Dominic Hyam (Wrexham)

Midfielders: Scott McTominay (Napoli), Tyler Fletcher, John McGinn (Aston Villa), Kenny McLean (Norwich), Lewis Ferguson (Bologna), Ryan Christie (Bournemouth), Findlay Curtis (Kilmarnock), Ben Gannon-Doak (Bournemouth)

Forwards: Che Adams (Torino), Lawrence Shankland (Hearts), George Hirst (Ipswich), Ross Stewart (Southampton), Lyndon Dykes (Charlton Athletic)

Manager: Steve Clarke

Group D: USA, Paraguay, Australia, Turkey

USA World Cup 2026 Squad

The United States confirmed their 26-man squad on May 26 at a public event in New York City, with manager Mauricio Pochettino naming a roster split evenly between 2022 World Cup veterans and first-time selections. Captain Christian Pulisic (AC Milan) leads the squad with 84 caps and 32 goals, alongside returning core players Weston McKennie (Juventus) and Tyler Adams (Bournemouth). Gio Reyna (Borussia Mönchengladbach) makes the squad despite limited club minutes — a decision that generated significant debate. The biggest omissions are Tanner Tessmann and Diego Luna (Real Salt Lake), with Alejandro Zendejas (América) earning a late inclusion off the back of four goals and two assists in his last five Liga MX playoff games. At 38, Tim Ream (Charlotte FC) could become the oldest player to appear for the USA at a World Cup. The USMNT open Group D against Paraguay on June 12 in Inglewood, California.

Goalkeepers: Chris Brady (Chicago Fire), Matt Freese (New York City FC), Matt Turner (New England Revolution)

Defenders: Max Arfsten (Columbus Crew), Sergiño Dest (PSV Eindhoven), Alex Freeman (Villarreal), Mark McKenzie (Toulouse), Tim Ream (Charlotte FC), Chris Richards (Crystal Palace), Antonee Robinson (Fulham), Miles Robinson (FC Cincinnati), Joe Scally (Borussia Mönchengladbach), Auston Trusty (Celtic)

Midfielders: Brenden Aaronson (Leeds United), Tyler Adams (AFC Bournemouth), Sebastian Berhalter (Vancouver Whitecaps), Weston McKennie (Juventus), Cristian Roldan (Seattle Sounders), Malik Tillman (Bayer Leverkusen)

Forwards: Folarin Balogun (AS Monaco), Christian Pulisic (AC Milan), Ricardo Pepi (PSV Eindhoven), Gio Reyna (Borussia Mönchengladbach), Tim Weah (Juventus), Alejandro Zendejas (América)

Manager: Mauricio Pochettino

Paraguay World Cup 2026 Squad (Preliminary)

Paraguay have released a preliminary squad under manager Gustavo Alfaro.

Goalkeepers: Roberto Fernández (Cerro Porteño), Orlando Gill (San Lorenzo), Gastón Olveira (Olimpia)

Defenders: Omar Alderete (Valencia), Gustavo Gómez (Palmeiras), Júnior Alonso (Atlético Mineiro), Fabián Balbuena (Nacional), Santiago Arzamendia (Independiente), Robert Rojas (River Plate), Matías Espinoza (Genoa), Damián Bobadilla (Inter Miami), Alberto Espínola (Olimpia), Lino Martínez (Olimpia), Rafael Czornij (Olimpia)

Midfielders: Andrés Cubas (Nantes), Miguel Almirón (Newcastle), Mathías Villasanti (Grêmio), Gabriel Avalos (Olimpia), Richard Sánchez (América), Diego Gómez (Inter Miami), Néstor Giménez (Olimpia), Santiago Giménez (Olimpia), Kaku Romero Gamarra (Al Qadsiah)

Forwards: Antonio Sanabria (Torino), Julio Enciso (Brighton), Óscar Ruiz (Olimpia), Adam Bareiro (San Lorenzo), Braian Ojeda (Nottingham Forest)

Manager: Gustavo Alfaro Final Squad Announcement: TBA (deadline June 2)

Australia World Cup 2026 Squad

Australia confirmed their final 26-man squad on June 1 under manager Tony Popovic, who took charge in September 2024 following Graham Arnold’s departure. The squad is notably youthful — 17 of the 26 players are set to make their World Cup debut — but includes veterans in captain Mathew Ryan(Levante) and Mathew Leckie (Melbourne City), both set to appear at a record-equalling fourth World Cup. Late inclusion Cristian Volpato (Sassuolo) switched international allegiance from Italy just days before the announcement. Riley McGree was ruled out with a hamstring injury sustained in Middlesbrough’s Championship play-off final. Australia open Group D against Turkey on June 14 in Vancouver.

Goalkeepers: Mathew Ryan (Levante), Paul Izzo (Randers FC), Patrick Beach (Melbourne City)

Defenders: Jordan Bos (Feyenoord), Aziz Behich (Melbourne City), Harry Souttar (Leicester City), Alessandro Circati (Parma), Lucas Herrington (Colorado Rapids), Cameron Burgess (Swansea City), Kai Trewin (New York City FC), Milos Degenek (APOEL), Jason Geria (Albirex Niigata), Jacob Italiano (Grazer AK)

Midfielders: Jackson Irvine (St. Pauli), Aiden O’Neill (New York City FC), Paul Okon Jr (Sydney FC), Cameron Devlin (Heart of Midlothian)

Forwards: Connor Metcalfe (St. Pauli), Mathew Leckie (Melbourne City), Nishan Velupillay (Melbourne Victory), Cristian Volpato (Sassuolo), Nestory Irankunda (Watford), Awer Mabil (Castellón), Ajdin Hrustic (Heracles Almelo), Mohamed Toure (Norwich City), Tete Yengi (Machida Zelvia)

Manager: Tony Popovic | Announced: June 1

Turkey World Cup 2026 Squad

Turkey confirmed their 26-man squad on June 2 under manager Vincenzo Montella — their first World Cup appearance since their iconic third-place finish in 2002. Captain Hakan Çalhanoğlu (Inter Milan) leads a squad built around a golden attacking generation: Arda Güler (Real Madrid), Kenan Yıldız (Juventus), and Kerem Aktürkoğlu (Fenerbahçe). The defence is anchored by Ferdi Kadıoğlu (Brighton) and Merih Demiral (Al-Ahli). Three standby players — Muhammed Şengezer, Aral Şimşir, and Demir Ege Tıknaz — were cut but travel with the squad as injury cover. Turkey face Australia, Paraguay, and co-hosts USA in Group D, opening on June 14 in Vancouver.

Goalkeepers: Altay Bayındır (Manchester United), Mert Günok (Fenerbahçe), Uğurcan Çakır (Galatasaray)

Defenders: Ferdi Kadıoğlu (Brighton), Merih Demiral (Al-Ahli), Abdülkerim Bardakcı (Galatasaray), Zeki Çelik (AS Roma), Mert Müldür (Fenerbahçe), Çağlar Söyüncü (Fenerbahçe), Eren Elmalı (Galatasaray), Ozan Kabak (TSG Hoffenheim), Samet Akaydın (Rizespor)

Midfielders: Hakan Çalhanoğlu (Inter Milan), Orkun Kökçü (Beşiktaş), İsmail Yüksek (Fenerbahçe), Salih Özcan (Borussia Dortmund), Kaan Ayhan (Galatasaray)

Forwards: Arda Güler (Real Madrid), Kenan Yıldız (Juventus), Kerem Aktürkoğlu (Fenerbahçe), Barış Alper Yılmaz (Galatasaray), Yunus Akgün (Galatasaray), Can Uzun (Eintracht Frankfurt), Deniz Gül (FC Porto), İrfan Can Kahveci (Kasımpaşa), Oğuz Aydın (Fenerbahçe)

Manager: Vincenzo Montella | Announced: June 2

Group E: Germany, Curaçao, Ivory Coast, Ecuador

Germany World Cup 2026 Squad

Germany named their World Cup 2026 squad on May 21 under manager Julian Nagelsmann. Florian Wirtz (Bayer Leverkusen), Jamal Musiala (Bayern Munich), and Kai Havertz (Arsenal) lead a group with genuine title ambitions. Check our analysis of Germany squad for World Cup 2026.

Goalkeepers: Oliver Baumann (Hoffenheim), Manuel Neuer (Bayern Munich), Alexander Nubel (Monaco)

Defenders: Waldemar Anton (Borussia Dortmund), Nathaniel Brown (Frankfurt), David Raum (RB Leipzig), Antonio Rudiger (Real Madrid, vice-captain), Nico Schlotterbeck (Borussia Dortmund), Jonathan Tah (Bayern Munich), Malick Thiaw (Newcastle)

Midfielders: Nadiem Amiri (Mainz), Leon Goretzka (Bayern Munich), Pascal Gross (Brighton), Jamie Leweling (Stuttgart), Lennart Karl (Bayern Munich), Joshua Kimmich (Bayern Munich, captain), Jamal Musiala (Bayern Munich), Felix Nmecha (Borussia Dortmund), Alexander Pavlovic (Bayern Munich), Angelo Stiller (Stuttgart), Florian Wirtz (Liverpool)

Forwards: Maximilian Beier (Borussia Dortmund), Kai Havertz (Arsenal), Leroy Sane (Galatasaray), Denis Undav (Stuttgart), Nick Woltemade (Newcastle)

Manager: Julian Nagelsmann

Curaçao World Cup 2026 Squad

Curaçao are making their World Cup debut and announced their squad on May 18.

Goalkeepers: Tyrick Bodack, Trevor Doornbusch, Eloy Room

Defenders: Riechedly Bazoer, Joshua Brenet, Roshon van Eijma, Sherel Floranus, Deveron Fonville, Jurien Gaari, Armando Obispo, Shurandy Sambo

Midfielders: Juninho Bacuna, Leandro Bacuna, Livano Comenencia, Kevin Felida, Ar’jany Martha, Tyrese Noslin, Godfried Roemeratoe

Forwards: Jeremy Antonisse, Tahith Chong, Kenji Gorre, Sontje Hansen, Gervane Kastaneer, Brandley Kuwas, Jurgen Locadia, Jearl Margaritha

Ivory Coast World Cup 2026 Squad

The headline story: Nicolas Pépé returns to the squad after being out of favour since AFCON 2025, while Elye Wahi — who recently obtained an Ivorian passport — is also included.

Goalkeepers: Yahia Fofana, Mohamed Kone, Alban Lafont

Defenders: Emmanuel Agbadou, Clement Akpa, Ousmane Diomande, Guela Doue, Ghislain Konan, Odilon Kossounou, Wilfried Singo, Evan Ndicka

Midfielders: Seko Fofana, Parfait Guiagon, Christ Inao Oulai, Franck Kessie, Ibrahim Sangare, Jean Michael Seri

Forwards: Simon Adingra, Ange-Yoan Bonny, Amad Diallo, Oumar Diakite, Yan Diomande, Evann Guessand, Nicolas Pepe, Bazoumana Toure, Elye Wahi

Reserves: Christopher Operi, Malick Yalcouye, Martial Godo, Sebastien Haller

Manager: Emerse Faé

Ecuador World Cup 2026 Squad

Ecuador confirmed their 26-man squad on June 1 under manager Sebastián Beccacece. La Tri arrive as CONMEBOL runners-up — the meanest defence in South American qualifying, conceding just five goals in 18 games. Enner Valencia (Pachuca), at 36, captains the side in what is likely his final World Cup. Moisés Caicedo (Chelsea) is the squad’s defining player, anchoring a midfield built around creative teen Kendry Páez (River Plate, on loan). The centre-back pairing of Willian Pacho (PSG) and Piero Hincapié (Arsenal) is among the strongest in the tournament. Ecuador open Group E against Ivory Coast on June 14.

Goalkeepers: Hernán Galíndez (Huracán), Moisés Ramírez (AE Kifisias), Gonzalo Valle (LDU Quito)

Defenders: Willian Pacho (PSG), Piero Hincapié (Arsenal), Joel Ordóñez (Club Brugge), Félix Torres (Internacional), Pervis Estupiñán (AC Milan), Yaimar Medina (KRC Genk), Ángelo Preciado (Atlético Mineiro), Jackson Porozo (Club Tijuana)

Midfielders: Alan Minda (Atlético Mineiro), Moisés Caicedo (Chelsea), Jordy Alcívar (Independiente), Denil Castillo (Midtjylland), John Yeboah (Venezia), Alan Franco (Atlético Mineiro), Pedro Vite (Pumas UNAM), Kendry Páez (River Plate, loan), Nilson Angulo (Sunderland), Gonzalo Plata (Flamengo)

Forwards: Kevin Rodríguez (Union Saint-Gilloise), Anthony Valencia (Royal Antwerp), Enner Valencia (Pachuca), Jordy Caicedo (Huracán), Jeremy Arévalo (Stuttgart)

Manager: Sebastián Beccacece | Announced: June 1

Group F: Netherlands, Japan, Sweden, Tunisia

Netherlands World Cup 2026 Squad (Confirmed on May 27)

The Netherlands confirmed their 26-man squad on May 27, two days later than originally scheduled after manager Ronald Koeman delayed the announcement to assess fitness concerns around several players. Captain Virgil van Dijk (Liverpool) anchors the defence. The squads has controlling depth that was needed after Jerdy Schouten‘s and Xavi Simons‘ injury-related absences. The biggest surprise selection is Crysencio Summerville (West Ham United), who earns a first call-up despite West Ham’s difficult Premier League season. The Netherlands — three-time World Cup runners-up — open Group F against Japan on June 14 in Arlington, Texas. For complete Netherlands squad analysis for World Cup 2026, check our story.

Goalkeepers: Mark Flekken (Bayer Leverkusen), Robin Roefs (Sunderland), Bart Verbruggen (Brighton & Hove Albion)

Defenders: Nathan Aké (Manchester City), Virgil van Dijk (Liverpool), Denzel Dumfries (Internazionale), Jorrel Hato (Chelsea), Jan Paul van Hecke (Brighton & Hove Albion), Micky van de Ven (Tottenham Hotspur), Jurriën Timber (Arsenal)

Midfielders: Frenkie de Jong (Barcelona), Ryan Gravenberch (Liverpool), Teun Koopmeiners (Juventus), Tijjani Reijnders (Manchester City), Marten de Roon (Atalanta), Guus Til (PSV Eindhoven), Quinten Timber (Olympique Marseille), Mats Wieffer (Brighton & Hove Albion)

Forwards: Brian Brobbey (Sunderland), Memphis Depay (Corinthians), Cody Gakpo (Liverpool), Justin Kluivert (AFC Bournemouth), Noa Lang (Galatasaray), Donyell Malen (AS Roma), Crysencio Summerville (West Ham United), Wout Weghorst (Ajax)

Manager: Ronald Koeman

Japan World Cup 2026 Squad (Confirmed on May 15)

The big news: Kaoru Mitoma (Brighton) is ruled out with a hamstring injury, while Takehiro Tomiyasu (Ajax) returns after two years away.

Goalkeepers: Zion Suzuki (Parma), Keisuke Osako (Sanfrecce Hiroshima), Tomoki Hayakawa (Kashima Antlers)

Defenders: Yuya Sugawara, Takehiro Tomiyasu (Ajax), Ko Itakura (Ajax), Hiroki Ito, Ryusei Watanabe (Feyenoord), Shogo Taniguchi (Sint-Truiden), Shunta Seko, Yuto Nagatomo (FC Tokyo), Junya Suzuki

Midfielders: Wataru Endo, Ao Tanaka, Daichi Kamada, Junya Ito, Takefusa Kubo (Real Sociedad), Yuki Sano, Ritsu Doan, Keito Nakamura

Forwards: Ayase Ueda, Shuto Machino, Riku Shiogai, Yuito Suzuki, Kota Goto, Daizen Maeda

Manager: Hajime Moriyasu

Sweden World Cup 2026 Squad (Confirmed)

Sweden have confirmed their full 26-man World Cup 2026 squad. Manager Graham Potter has built around Premier League frontmen Viktor Gyökeres (Arsenal) and Alexander Isak (Liverpool), with captain Victor Lindelöf (Aston Villa) leading the defensive unit. Notable absentees include Dejan Kulusevski and Hugo Larsson — for more on the selection calls, see our Sweden squad World Cup 2026 analysis.

Goalkeepers: Viktor Johansson (Stoke City), Kristoffer Nordfeldt (AIK), Jacob Widell Zetterström (Derby County)

Defenders: Hjalmar Ekdal (Burnley), Gabriel Gudmundsson (Leeds United), Isak Hien (Atalanta), Emil Holm (Juventus), Gustaf Lagerbielke (Braga), Victor Lindelöf (Aston Villa), Erik Smith (St. Pauli), Carl Starfelt (Celta Vigo), Elliot Stroud (Mjällby), Daniel Svensson (Borussia Dortmund)

Midfielders: Taha Ali (Malmö), Yasin Ayari (Brighton), Lucas Bergvall (Tottenham), Jesper Karlström (Udinese), Ken Sema (Pafos), Mattias Svanberg (Wolfsburg), Besfort Zeneli (Union St-Gilloise)

Forwards: Alexander Bernhardsson (Holstein Kiel), Anthony Elanga (Newcastle United), Viktor Gyökeres (Arsenal), Alexander Isak (Liverpool), Gustaf Nilsson (Club Brugge), Benjamin Nygren (Celtic)

Manager: Graham Potter

Tunisia World Cup 2026 Squad

Tunisia confirmed their full 26-man squad on May 15 — their seventh World Cup appearance. Manager Sabri Lamouchi has built around captain Ellyes Skhiri (Eintracht Frankfurt), the squad’s most prominent name and the only Tunisian to feature in Champions League football this season. Hannibal Mejbri (Burnley) heads to his second consecutive World Cup, while 21-year-old Khalil Ayari (PSG) is the breakout inclusion. The biggest surprise is the omission of Mohamed Ali Ben Romdhane, Tunisia’s top scorer in qualifying. Rani Khedira (Union Berlin) — brother of World Cup winner Sami Khedira — also features, making the Khediras only the second set of siblings to play in World Cups for different nations.

Goalkeepers: Aymen Dahmen (CS Sfaxien), Sabri Ben Hassan (Étoile du Sahel), Abdelmouhib Chamakh (Club Africain)

Defenders: Yan Valery (Young Boys), Moutaz Neffati (IFK Norrköping), Dylan Bronn (Servette), Raed Chikhaoui (US Monastir), Montassar Talbi (Lorient), Adem Arous (Kasımpaşa), Omar Rekik (Maribor), Ali Abdi (OGC Nice), Mohamed Amine Ben Hamida (Espérance de Tunis)

Midfielders: Ellyes Skhiri (Eintracht Frankfurt), Hannibal Mejbri (Burnley), Anis Ben Slimane (Norwich City), Rani Khedira (Union Berlin), Mohamed Hadj-Mahmoud (FC Lugano), Ismaël Gharbi (FC Augsburg), Mortadha Ben Ouanes (Kasımpaşa)

Forwards: Elias Achouri (Copenhagen), Khalil Ayari (PSG), Sebastian Tounekti (Celtic), Elyes Saad (Hannover 96), Hazem Mastouri (Dynamo Makhachkala), Firas Chaouat (Club Africain), Rayan Elloumi (Vancouver Whitecaps)

Manager: Sabri Lamouchi

Group G: Belgium, Egypt, Iran, New Zealand

Belgium World Cup 2026 Squad (Confirmed on May 15)

Belgium’s post-Golden Generation squad retains veterans Thibaut Courtois, Kevin De Bruyne, Romelu Lukaku and Axel Witsel alongside a strong younger core. Notable omissions: Romeo Lavia, Lois Openda and Matz Sels. Romelu Lukaku is another notable omission.

Goalkeepers: Thibaut Courtois (Real Madrid), Senne Lammens (Manchester United), Mike Penders (Racing Strasbourg)

Defenders: Timothy Castagne (Fulham), Zeno Debast (Sporting CP), Maxim De Cuyper (Brighton), Koni De Winter (AC 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), Jérémy Doku (Manchester City), Matias Fernandez-Pardo (Lille), Romelu Lukaku (Napoli), Dodi Lukébakio (Benfica), Diego Moreira (Racing Strasbourg), Alexis Saelemaekers (AC Milan), Leandro Trossard (Arsenal)

Manager: Rudi Garcia

Egypt World Cup 2026 Squad

Egypt confirmed their 26-man squad on May 29 as captain Mohamed Salah (Liverpool) leads the Pharaohs to their first World Cup since 2018. Omar Marmoush (Manchester City) provides a second world-class attacking option after his breakout European season. Manager Hossam Hassan has leaned heavily on the domestic Egyptian league — with Al Ahly contributing the largest contingent — while Barcelona youngster Hamza Abdelkarim is the surprise inclusion. Oktay Abdullah (Enppi), who was in the preliminary squad, missed the final cut. Egypt open against Belgium on June 15 in Seattle.

Goalkeepers: Mohamed El-Shenawy (Al Ahly), Mostafa Shobeir (Al Ahly), El-Mahdi Soliman (Zamalek), Mohamed Alaa (El Gouna)

Defenders: Mohamed Hani (Al Ahly), Yasser Ibrahim (Al Ahly), Mohamed Abdelmonem (Nice), Ahmed Fatouh (Zamalek), Hossam Abdelmaguid (Zamalek), Tarek Alaa (Zed), Rami Rabia (Al Ain), Hamdy Fathy (Al Wakrah), Karim Hafez (Pyramids)

Midfielders: Marwan Attia (Al Ahly), Mohanad Lasheen (Pyramids), Nabil Emad Donga (Al Najma), Mahmoud Saber (Zed), Ahmed Sayed Zizo (Al Ahly), Emam Ashour (Al Ahly), Mostafa Ziko (Pyramids), Mahmoud Trezeguet (Al Ahly), Ibrahim Adel (Nordsjaelland), Haissem Hassan (Real Oviedo)

Forwards: Mohamed Salah (Liverpool), Omar Marmoush (Manchester City), Hamza Abdelkarim (Barcelona)

Manager: Hossam Hassan

Iran World Cup 2026 Squad

Iran’s final squad is yet to be named under manager Amir Ghalenoei. But they have named their 30-member preliminary squad on May 17. Mehdi Taremi (Inter Milan) is a near-certain inclusion in the final 23 after having been named in the preliminary squad as one of seven forwards.

Goalkeepers: Alireza Beiranvand, Seyed Hossein Hosseini, Payam Niazmand, Mohammad Khalifeh

Defenders: Ehsan Hajsafi, Milad Mohammadi, Omid Noorafkan, Shoja Khalilzadeh, Ali Nemati, Hossein Kanaani, Danial Eiri, Ramin Rezaeian, Saleh Hardani

Midfielders: Saman Ghoddos, Rouzbeh Cheshmi, Amir Mohammad Razzaghinia, Saeid Ezatolahi, Mohammad Ghorbani,Alireza Jahanbakhsh, Aria Yousefi, Mohammad Mohebi, Mehdi Ghaedi, Mehdi Torabi

Forwards: Mehdi Taremi, Hadi Habibinejad, Amirhossein Hosseinzadeh, Amirhossein Mahmoudi, Dennis Dargahi, Kasra Taheri, Ali Alipour

Manager: Amir Ghalenoei Announcement: TBA

New Zealand World Cup 2026 Squad

New Zealand named their squad on May 14 under manager Darren Bazeley.

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

Manager: Darren Bazeley Announcement: May 14

Group H: Spain, Cabo Verde, Saudi Arabia, Uruguay

Spain World Cup 2026 Squad (Confirmed on May 25)

Spain confirmed their 26-man squad on May 25, with manager Luis de la Fuente naming a Barcelona-heavy selection as the Euro 2024 champions chase a second World Cup title. Lamine Yamal (Barcelona) was included despite ending the club season with an injury, though his availability for the opening matches remains fitness-dependent. Rodri (Manchester City), the 2024 Ballon d’Or winner, anchors the midfield alongside Pedri and Gavi, both from Barcelona. David Raya (Arsenal) earns a goalkeeper spot after a title-winning Premier League season. In a historic first since 1950, Spain head to a World Cup without a single Real Madrid player — Dean Huijsen and Dani Carvajal were among the notable omissions. Fermín López (Barcelona) misses out entirely due to a fractured metatarsal.

Read our full analysis of Spain squad for World Cup 2026.

Goalkeepers: Unai Simón (Athletic Club), David Raya (Arsenal), Joan García (Barcelona)

Defenders: Marc Cucurella (Chelsea), Pau Cubarsí (Barcelona), Aymeric Laporte (Athletic Club), Álex Grimaldo (Bayer Leverkusen), Pedro Porro (Tottenham Hotspur), Eric García (Barcelona), Marcos Llorente (Atlético Madrid), Marc Pubill (Atlético Madrid)

Midfielders: Rodri (Manchester City), Pedri (Barcelona), Gavi (Barcelona), Fabián Ruiz (PSG), Martín Zubimendi (Arsenal), Álex Baena (Atlético Madrid), Mikel Merino (Arsenal)

Forwards: Lamine Yamal (Barcelona), Nico Williams (Athletic Club), Dani Olmo (Barcelona), Ferran Torres (Barcelona), Mikel Oyarzabal (Real Sociedad), Yéremy Pino (Crystal Palace), Borja Iglesias (Celta de Vigo), Víctor Muñoz (Osasuna)

Manager: Luis de la Fuente

Cabo Verde World Cup 2026 Squad

Cabo Verde are making their World Cup debut. They announced their squad under manager Bubista on May 18.

Goalkeepers: Vozinha, Marcio Rosa, CJ dos Santos

Defenders: Diney Borges, Sidny Cabral, Logan Costa, Steven Moreira, Wagner Pina, Joao Paulo Fernandes, Roberto “Pico” Lopes, Kelvin Pires, Ianique “Stopira” Tavares

Midfielders: Telmo Arcanjo, Laros Duarte, Deroy Duarte, Jamiro Monteiro, Kevin Pina, Yannick Semedo

Forwards: Gilson Benchimol, Jovane Cabral, Nuno da Costa, Dailon Livramento, Ryan Mendes, Garry Rodrigues, Willy Semedo, Helio Varela

Manager: Bubista

Saudi Arabia World Cup 2026 Squad

Saudi Arabia confirmed their 26-man squad on June 1 under manager Georgios Donis, appointed just two months before the tournament following Hervé Renard’s sacking in April 2026. The squad is built almost entirely from Saudi Pro League talent — Saud Abdulhamid (RC Lens), a Coupe de France winner, is the only overseas-based player. Salem Al-Dawsari (Al-Hilal), the 2025 AFC Player of the Year, captains the side for a third World Cup at 34. Al-Hilal contribute the largest contingent with seven players. Saudi Arabia face Uruguay, Spain, and Cabo Verde in Group H, opening on June 15 in Miami.

Goalkeepers: Nawaf Al-Aqidi, Mohamed Al-Owais, Ahmed Alkassar

Defenders: Saud Abdulhamid (RC Lens), Jehad Thakri, Abdulelah Al-Amri, Hassan Tambakti, Ali Lajami, Hassan Kadesh, Moteb Al-Harbi, Nawaf Boushal, Ali Majrashi, Mohammed Abu Alshamat

Midfielders: Ziyad Al-Johani, Nasser Al-Dawsari, Mohamed Kanno, Abdullah Al-Khaibari, Alaa Al-Hejji, Musab Al-Juwayr, Sultan Mandash, Ayman Yahya, Khalid Al-Ghannam

Forwards: Salem Al-Dawsari (Al-Hilal), Abdullah Al-Hamdan, Feras Al-Brikan, Saleh Al-Shehri

Manager: Georgios Donis | Announced: June 1

Uruguay World Cup 2026 Squad

Uruguay confirmed their 26-man squad on May 31, with manager Marcelo Bielsa — heading to his first World Cup as La Celeste’s coach — naming a roster built around Federico Valverde (Real Madrid), Ronald Araújo (Barcelona), and Manuel Ugarte (Manchester United). The headline inclusion is Fernando Muslera, the 39-year-old goalkeeper who came out of international retirement — with 134 caps, he heads to an unprecedented fifth World Cup for a Uruguayan player (2010, 2014, 2018, 2022, 2026). The headline omission is Luis Suárez — the legendary striker misses a World Cup squad for the first time since South Africa 2010, ending an era. Darwin Núñez (Al-Hilal) leads the attack but arrives with fitness questions after not playing for his Saudi club since February due to foreign-player registration issues following Karim Benzema’s arrival. Nahitan Nández also missed the cut as Bielsa leaned towards players in their peak years. José María Giménez (Atlético Madrid) captains the side with 99 caps. Uruguay — two-time World Cup champions (1930, 1950) — open Group H against Saudi Arabia on June 15.

Goalkeepers: Sergio Rochet (Internacional), Fernando Muslera (Galatasaray), Santiago Mele (Godoy Cruz)

Defenders: Ronald Araújo (Barcelona), José María Giménez (Atlético Madrid), Mathías Olivera (Napoli), Sebastián Cáceres (América), Guillermo Varela (Flamengo), Santiago Bueno (Wolverhampton Wanderers), Joaquín Piquerez (Palmeiras), Matías Viña (Flamengo)

Midfielders: Manuel Ugarte (Manchester United), Emiliano Martínez (Palmeiras), Rodrigo Bentancur (Tottenham Hotspur), Federico Valverde (Real Madrid), Agustín Canobbio (Fluminense), Juan Manuel Sanabria (Real Salt Lake), Giorgian de Arrascaeta (Flamengo), Nicolás de la Cruz (Flamengo), Rodrigo Zalazar (Braga), Facundo Pellistri (Panathinaikos), Maximiliano Araújo (Sporting CP), Brian Rodríguez (América)

Forwards: Rodrigo Aguirre (Tigres UANL), Federico Viñas (Real Oviedo), Darwin Núñez (Al-Hilal)

Manager: Marcelo Bielsa

Group I: France, Senegal, Iraq, Norway

France World Cup 2026 Squad

France named their World Cup 2026 squad on May 14 under manager Didier Deschamps. Kylian Mbappé (Real Madrid) leads the attack, though he had a fitness scare last month as we reported. The squad announcement comes with striker cover already a concern: Hugo Ekitike has been ruled out entirely after a ruptured Achilles tendon — covered in full in our Hugo Ekitike injury update. For more details, check our complete analysis of France World Cup 2026 squad.

Goalkeepers: Mike Maignan, Robin Risser, Brice Samba

Defenders: Malo Gusto, Maxence Lacroix, Jules Koundé, Lucas Digne, Ibrahima Konaté, William Saliba, Dayot Upamecano, Lucas Hernandez, Théo Hernandez

Midfielders: Aurélien Tchouaméni, Adrien Rabiot, N’Golo Kanté, Manu Koné, Warren Zaïre-Emery

Forwards: Ousmane Dembélé, Bradley Barcola, Jean-Philippe Mateta, Rayan Cherki, Marcus Thuram, Maghnes Akliouche, Désiré Doué, Kylian Mbappé, Michael Olise

Manager: Didier Deschamps Announcement: May 14

Senegal World Cup 2026 Squad

Senegal confirmed their full 26-man squad (plus two reserves) on May 21 under manager Pape Thiaw. The headline is Sadio Mané’s return — the 34-year-old reversed his international retirement to lead the attack in what may be his final World Cup. Captain Kalidou Koulibaly (Al-Hilal) anchors the defence with 103 caps, while Idrissa Gana Gueye (Everton) is the all-time caps leader with 131 appearances. The squad features significant Premier League representation, including Nicolas Jackson (Chelsea), El Hadji Malick Diouf (West Ham), Mamadou Sarr (Chelsea), and Habib Diarra (Sunderland).

Goalkeepers: Édouard Mendy (Al-Ahli), Mory Diaw (Le Havre), Yehvann Diouf (OGC Nice)

Defenders: Krépin Diatta (AS Monaco), Antoine Mendy (OGC Nice), Kalidou Koulibaly (Al-Hilal), El Hadji Malick Diouf (West Ham), Mamadou Sarr (Chelsea), Moussa Niakhaté (Lyon), Moustapha Mbow (Paris FC), Abdoulaye Seck (Maccabi Haifa), Ismaïl Jakobs (Galatasaray), Ilay Camara (Anderlecht)

Midfielders: Idrissa Gana Gueye (Everton), Pape Gueye (Villarreal), Lamine Camara (AS Monaco), Habib Diarra (Sunderland), Pathé Ciss (Rayo Vallecano), Pape Matar Sarr (Tottenham), Bara Sapoko Ndiaye (Bayern Munich)

Forwards: Sadio Mané (Al-Nassr), Ismaïla Sarr (Crystal Palace), Iliman Ndiaye (Everton), Nicolas Jackson (Chelsea), Assane Diao (Como), Ibrahim Mbaye (PSG), Bamba Dieng (Lorient), Chérif Ndiaye (Samsunspor)

Manager: Pape Thiaw

Iraq World Cup 2026 Squad

Iraq confirmed their 26-man squad on June 1 under manager Graham Arnold — marking the country’s first World Cup appearance since 1986, a 40-year absence ended by their inter-confederation play-off victory over Bolivia. Captain and goalkeeper Jalal Hassan leads the squad with 100 caps. Star striker Aymen Husseinscored nine goals across qualification. Former Manchester United youngster Zidane Iqbal (Utrecht) and Aimar Sher (Heerenveen) add European quality in midfield, while Ali Al-Hamadi (Ipswich Town) is the first Iraqi to have played in the Premier League. Iraq face France, Senegal, and Norway in Group I, opening on June 17.

Goalkeepers: Jalal Hassan, Fahd Talib, Ahmed Basil

Defenders: Hussein Ali, Manaf Younis, Zaid Tahseen, Rebin Sulaka, Akam Hashim, Mirkhas Dosky, Ahmed Yahya, Zaid Ismail, Mustafa Sadoun

Midfielders: Amir Al-Ammari, Kevin Yakob, Zidane Iqbal (Utrecht), Aimar Sher (Heerenveen), Frans Putros, Ibrahim Bayesh, Ahmed Qasim, Marco Faraj, Ali Jassim

Forwards: Youssef Amyn, Ali Al-Hamadi (Ipswich Town), Ali Youssef, Aymen Hussein, Mohannad Ali

Manager: Graham Arnold | Announced: June 1

Norway World Cup 2026 Squad

Norway named their squad on May 21 under manager Ståle Solbakken. Erling Haaland (Manchester City) is the focal point of the squad.

Goalkeepers: Orjan Nyland, Egil Selvik, Sander Tangvik

Defenders: Kristoffer Ajer, Fredrik Andre Bjorkan, Sondre Langås, Henrik Falchener, Torbjorn Heggem, Marcus Holmgren Pedersen, Julian Ryerson, Leo Skiri Ostigard, David Moller Wolfe

Midfielders: Thelo Aasgaard, Sander Berge, Patrick Berg, Fredrik Aursnes, Oscar Bobb, Morten Thorsby, Kristian Thorstvedt, Martin Odegaard

Forwards: Antonio Nusa, Jens Petter Hauge, Andreas Schjelderup, Erling Haaland, Alexander Sorloth, Jorgen Strand Larsen

Manager: Ståle Solbakken

Group J: Argentina, Algeria, Austria, Jordan

Argentina World Cup 2026 Squad (Confirmed on May 28)

Lionel Scaloni announced Argentina’s final 26-man squad on May 28 — a day earlier than expected — as the defending champions aim to become the first nation to win consecutive World Cups since Brazil in 1958 and 1962. Captain Lionel Messi (Inter Miami), now 38, will become the first man in history to appear at six World Cups, an honour he may share with Cristiano Ronaldo. Messi was included despite an injury scare after exiting an MLS match against Philadelphia Union with hamstring fatigue — Scaloni confirmed the initial reports were “not that bad” and insisted he would do everything to ensure Messi’s participation. Scaloni retained 17 players from the 2022 World Cup-winning squad. For complete analysis of Argentina World Cup squad, check our latest article.

Goalkeepers: Emiliano Martínez (Aston Villa), Gerónimo Rulli (Olympique de Marseille), Juan Musso (Atlético Madrid)

Defenders: Cristian Romero (Tottenham Hotspur), Lisandro Martínez (Manchester United), Nicolás Otamendi (Benfica), Nahuel Molina (Atlético Madrid), Gonzalo Montiel (River Plate), Nicolás Tagliafico (Olympique Lyon), Leonardo Balerdi (Olympique de Marseille), Facundo Medina (Olympique de Marseille)

Midfielders: Rodrigo De Paul (Inter Miami), Alexis Mac Allister (Liverpool), Enzo Fernández (Chelsea), Leandro Paredes (Boca Juniors), Giovani Lo Celso (Real Betis), Exequiel Palacios (Bayer Leverkusen), Valentín Barco (RC Strasbourg)

Forwards: Lionel Messi (Inter Miami), Lautaro Martínez (Internazionale), Julián Álvarez (Atlético Madrid), Nicolás González (Atlético Madrid), Giuliano Simeone (Atlético Madrid), Nico Paz (Como), Thiago Almada (Olympique Lyon), José Manuel López (Palmeiras)

Manager: Lionel Scaloni

Algeria World Cup 2026 Squad

Algeria confirmed their 26-man squad (plus a fourth goalkeeper) on May 31, with manager Vladimir Petković naming captain Riyad Mahrez (Al-Ahli) for his second World Cup — 12 years after Algeria’s famous run to the last 16 in 2014, where they fell to eventual champions Germany in extra time. Luca Zidane (Granada) — son of Zinedine Zidane — is the first-choice goalkeeper, a remarkable narrative heading into the tournament. The midfield is anchored by Nabil Bentaleb (Lille), who returns to a World Cup squad after being part of that 2014 group, and Bayer Leverkusen’s 20-year-old Ibrahim Maza, one of the brightest young talents in Bundesliga football. Rayan Aït-Nouri (Manchester City) provides Premier League quality at left-back. Mohamed Amine Amoura (Wolfsburg) and Anis Hadj Moussa (Feyenoord) lead the attack. The biggest omission is Ismaël Bennacer (AC Milan), left out despite being one of Algeria’s highest-profile players. Algeria face Argentina, Austria, and Jordan in Group J.

Goalkeepers: Luca Zidane (Granada), Oussama Benbot (USM Alger), Melvin Mastil (RC Lens), Abdelatif Ramdane (MC Alger)

Defenders: Rafiq Belkhali (USM Alger), Samir Cherki (Club Africain), Rayan Aït-Nouri (Manchester City), Djaouine Hadj Djam (Hatayspor), Aïssa Mandi (Lille), Ramy Bensebaini (Borussia Dortmund), Zinedine Belaid (VfL Bochum), Ashraf Abada (Al-Ain), Mohamed Amine Tougaï (Cagliari)

Midfielders: Nabil Bentaleb (Lille), Hicham Boudaoui (OGC Nice), Houssem Aouar (Al-Ittihad), Farès Chaïbi (Eintracht Frankfurt), Ibrahim Maza (Bayer Leverkusen), Yacine Titraoui (Charleroi), Ramiz Zerrouki (FC Twente)

Forwards: Mohamed Amine Amoura (VfL Wolfsburg), Nadhir Benbouali (Győr), Adil Boulbina (Al-Duhail), Farès Ghedjemis (Frosinone), Amine Gouiri (Olympique de Marseille), Anis Hadj Moussa (Feyenoord), Riyad Mahrez (Al-Ahli)

Manager: Vladimir Petković

Austria World Cup 2026 Squad

Austria named their squad on May 18 under manager Ralf Rangnick.

Goalkeepers: Alexander Schlager, Florian Wiegele, Patrick Pents

Defenders: David Affengruber, Kevin Danso, Stefan Posch, Philipp Lienhart, Philipp Mwene, Konrad Laimer, Michael Svoboda, David Alaba

Midfielders: Xaver Schlager, Nicolas Seiwald, Marcel Sabitzer, Florian Grillitsch, Carney, Chukwuemeka, Roman Schmid, Christoph Baumgartner, Alexander Prass, Alessandro Schöpf

Forwards: Marko Arnautovic, Michael Gregoritsch, Saša Kalajdžić, Patrick Wimmer

Manager: Ralf Rangnick Announcement: May 18

Jordan World Cup 2026 Squad

Jordan have named their 30-man preliminary squad for World Cup 2026 under manager Jamal Sellami.

Goalkeepers: Yazid Abu Layla, Abdullah Al-Fakhouri, Noor Bani Attieh, Ahmad Juaidi

Defenders: Abdullah Naseeb, Yazan Al Arab, Abu Al Dahab, Mohammad Abu Al Nadi, Saleem Obeid, Saad Al Rawashdeh, Ehsan Haddad, Ahmad Assaf, Anas Badawi, Mohannad Abu Taha,  Mohammad Abu Hashish, Mohammad Abu Ghosh

Midfielders: Ibrahim Saadeh, Amer Jamoos, Nizar Al Rashdan,  Noor Al Rawabdeh, Yousef Qasha, Rajaei Ayed, Mohammad Al Daoud,

Forwards: Mahmoud Al Mardi, Mousa Al Tamari, Ibrahim Sabra, Ouda Al Fakhouri, Mohammad Abu Zreiq, Ali Al Ezzaizeh, and Ali Olwan

Manager: Jamal Sellami

Group K: Portugal, DR Congo, Uzbekistan, Colombia

Portugal World Cup 2026 Squad

Portugal named their FIFA World Cup 2026 squad on May 19 under manager Roberto Martínez. Cristiano Ronaldo — at 41 — was included for what would be a remarkable final tournament, alongside Rafael Leão (AC Milan), Bernardo Silva (Manchester City), and Rúben Dias (Manchester City). Here’s a full analysis of the Portugal squad for World Cup 2026.

Goalkeepers: Diogo Costa, Jose Sa, Rui Silva, Ricardo Velho

Defenders: Diogo Dalot, Matheus Nunes, Nelson Semedo, Joao Cancelo, Nuno Mendes, Goncalo Inacio, Renato Veiga, Ruben Dias, Tomas Arajuo

Midfielders: Ruben Neves, Joao Neves, Vitinha, Bruno Fernandes, Bernardo Silva, Joao Felix, Francisco Trincao, Francisco Conceicao

Forwards: Pedro Neto, Rafael Leao, Goncalo Guedes, Goncalo Ramos, Cristiano Ronaldo

Manager: Roberto Martínez

DR Congo World Cup 2026 Squad

DR Congo confirmed their full 26-man squad on May 18, returning to the World Cup for the first time in 52 years — they last appeared as Zaire in 1974. Manager Sébastien Desabre has built the squad around captain Chancel Mbemba (Lille), who holds the all-time caps record with 107 appearances and scored the decisive penalties in both the CAF play-off and inter-confederation qualifier. Cédric Bakambu (Real Betis) leads the attack with 21 international goals, one behind all-time record holder Dieumerci Mbokani. The English-football contingent is strong: Aaron Wan-Bissaka (West Ham) and Axel Tuanzebe (Burnley) both switched allegiance from England, while Yoane Wissa (Newcastle United) and Noah Sadiki (Sunderland) also feature. Veteran playmaker Gaël Kakuta, the former Chelsea prodigy now 34, earns a late recall. DR Congo qualified through the inter-confederation play-offs after Tuanzebe’s extra-time goal against Jamaica in Mexico.

Goalkeepers: Lionel Mpasi (Le Havre), Matthieu Epolo (Standard Liège), Timothy Fayulu (FC Noah)

Defenders: Chancel Mbemba (Lille), Axel Tuanzebe (Burnley), Arthur Masuaku (Lens), Gédéon Kalulu (Aris Limassol), Joris Kayembe (Racing Genk), Aaron Wan-Bissaka (West Ham United), Rocky Bushiri (Hibernian), Steve Kapuadi (Widzew Łódź), Dylan Batubinsika (AEL)

Midfielders: Noah Sadiki (Sunderland), Charles Pickel (Espanyol), Edo Kayembe (Watford), Samuel Moutoussamy (Atromitos), Ngal’ayel Mukau (Lille), Nathanaël Mbuku (Montpellier), Meschak Elia (Alanyaspor), Brian Cipenga (Castellón), Gaël Kakuta (AEL), Théo Bongonda (Spartak Moscow)

Forwards: Simon Banza (Al Jazira), Yoane Wissa (Newcastle United), Fiston Mayele (Pyramids FC), Cédric Bakambu (Real Betis)

Manager: Sebastien Desabre

Uzbekistan World Cup 2026 Squad (Preliminary)

Uzbekistan have released a large preliminary squad under manager Fabio Cannavaro, built around a mix of European-based and domestic talent.

Goalkeepers: Vladimir Nazarov, Utkir Yusupov, Botirali Ergashev, Abduvokhid Nematov

Defenders: Ibrohimkhalil Yuldoshev, Avazbek Ulmasaliev, Jakhongir Urozov, Rustamjon Ashurmatov, Mukhammadkodir Hamraliev, Umarbek Eshmurodov, Abdukodir Khusanov (Manchester City), Abdulla Abdullaev, Farrukh 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 Rakhmonov, Akmal Mozgovoy, Otabek Shukurov, Jamshid Iskanderov, Jasurbek Jaloliddinov, Azizjon Ganiev

Forwards: Abbosbek Fayzullaev, Jaloliddin Masharipov, Dostonbek Khamdamov, Oston Urunov, Ruslanbek Jiyanov, Azizbek Amonov, Khusain Norchaev, Sherzod Temirov, Igor Sergeev, Eldor Shomurodov (Roma)

Manager: Fabio Cannavaro Final Squad Announcement: TBA

Colombia World Cup 2026 Squad

Colombia confirmed their full 26-man squad on May 25 under manager Néstor Lorenzo. Captain James Rodríguez (Minnesota United), now 34, heads to his third World Cup and departed MLS early to join the national team camp. Luis Díaz (Bayern Munich) finished as Colombia’s top scorer in qualifying and arrives as the squad’s most dangerous attacking threat after a breakthrough Bundesliga season. Goalkeeper David Ospina is the most-capped player in the squad with 129 appearances. The defence is anchored by Davinson Sánchez (Galatasaray) and Yerry Mina (Cagliari), while Jefferson Lerma (Crystal Palace) provides midfield steel. Jhon Durán (Aston Villa) and Cucho Hernández (Columbus Crew) offer contrasting striker profiles behind Díaz. Colombia finished qualifying in strong form with 28 points, and Lorenzo has maintained squad consistency with the group that went through CONMEBOL qualifying. This is Colombia’s seventh World Cup appearance — their best finish remains the 2014 quarter-finals.

Goalkeepers: David Ospina (Atlético Nacional), Álvaro Montero (Millonarios), Camilo Vargas (Atlas)

Defenders: Daniel Muñoz (Crystal Palace), Jhon Lucumí (Bologna), Davinson Sánchez (Galatasaray), Santiago Arias (Galatasaray), Johan Mojica (Mallorca), Willer Ditta (Al-Sadd), Deiver Machado (Lens), Álvaro Angulo (Palmeiras)

Midfielders: James Rodríguez (Minnesota United), Jefferson Lerma (Crystal Palace), Richard Ríos (Palmeiras), Kevin Castaño (Krasnodar), Juan Fernando Quintero (River Plate), Jorge Carrascal (Dynamo Moscow), Juan Camilo Portilla (Pachuca), Jhon Arias (São Paulo)

Forwards: Luis Díaz (Bayern Munich), Jhon Córdoba (Krasnodar), Jhon Durán (Aston Villa), Cucho Hernández (Columbus Crew), Luis Suárez (River Plate), Jaminton Campaz (Grêmio), Andrés Gómez (Millonarios)

Manager: Néstor Lorenzo

Group L: England, Croatia, Ghana, Panama

England World Cup 2026 Squad

England’s World Cup 2026 squad was named on May 22 by manager Thomas Tuchel. The Three Lions are among the favourites, though significant selection decisions remain. As we analysed in our dedicated England squad piece, the fitness of Harry Maguire, Reece James, and John Stones were to shape the defensive options available.

While the latter two found a place, Harry Maguire has been left out of England’s World Cup 2026 squad. Bukayo Saka’s fitness has also been monitored closely (see his latest update), while Marcus Rashford’s club future remains a subplot worth following.

See our full analysis of England squad for World Cup 2026.

Goalkeepers: Jordan Pickford (Everton), Dean Henderson (Crystal Palace), James Trafford (Manchester City)

Defenders: Dan Burn (Newcastle United), Marc Guehi (Manchester City), Reece James (Chelsea), Ezri Konsa (Aston Villa), Tino Livramento (Newcastle United), Nico O’Reilly (Manchester City), Jarell Quansah (Bayer Leverkusen), Djed Spence (Tottenham Hotspur), John Stones (Manchester City)

Midfielders: Elliot Anderson (Nottingham Forest), Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid), Eberechi Eze (Arsenal), Jordan Henderson (Brentford), Kobbie Mainoo (Manchester United), Declan Rice (Arsenal), Morgan Rogers (Aston Villa)

Forwards: Anthony Gordon (Newcastle United), Harry Kane (Bayern Munich), Noni Madueke (Arsenal), Marcus Rashford (Barcelona, loan from Manchester United), Bukayo Saka (Arsenal), Ivan Toney (Al-Ahli), Ollie Watkins (Aston Villa)

Manager: Thomas Tuchel

Croatia World Cup 2026 Squad

Croatia named their squad on May 18 under manager Zlatko Dalić. Luka Modrić (Real Madrid), at 40, was included for what could be his final major tournament.

Goalkeepers: Dominik Livaković (Dinamo), Dominik Kotarski (Copenhagen), Ivor Pandur (Hull City)

Defenders: Joško Gvardiol (Manchester City), Duje Ćaleta-Car (Real Sociedad), Josip Šutalo (Ajax), Josip Stanišić (Bayern Munich), Marin Pongračić (Fiorentina), Martin Erlić (Midtjylland), Luka Vušković (Hamburger SV)

Midfielders: Luka Modrić (Milan), Mateo Kovačić (Manchester City), Mario Pašalić (Atalanta), Nikola Vlašić (Torino), Luka Sučić (Real Sociedad), Martin Baturina (Como), Kristijan Jakić (Augsburg), Petar Sučić (Inter), Nikola Moro (Bologna), Toni Fruk (Rijeka)

Forwards: Ivan Perišić (PSV Eindhoven), Andrej Kramarić (Hoffenheim), Ante Budimir (Osasuna), Marco Pašalić (Orlando City), Petar Musa (FC Dallas), Igor Matanović (Freiburg)

Stand-by: Lovro Majer, Franjo Ivanović, Dion Drena Beljo, Ivan Smolčić, Karlo Letica, Adrian Segečić, Luka Stojković.

Manager: Zlatko Dalić Announcement: May 18

Ghana World Cup 2026 Squad

Ghana confirmed their 26-man squad under manager Carlos Queiroz. Captain Jordan Ayew (Leicester City) leads the Black Stars with 119 caps. Midfielder Thomas Partey (Villarreal) is the midfield engine, while Antoine Semenyo (Manchester City) provides the attacking threat. Notable absentees include Mohammed Kudus and André Ayew. Defender Alexander Djiku (Spartak Moscow) was ruled out with a hamstring injury and replaced by Derrick Luckassen (Pafos). Iñaki Williams (Athletic Club), Abdul Fatawu Issahaku (Leicester City), and Kamaldeen Sulemana (Atalanta) add Premier League and European quality to the forward line. Ghana open Group L against Panama on June 17 in Toronto.

Goalkeepers: Lawrence Ati-Zigi (St. Gallen), Benjamin Asare (Accra Hearts of Oak), Joseph Anang (St. Patrick’s Athletic)

Defenders: Baba Abdul Rahman (PAOK), Derrick Luckassen (Pafos), Gideon Mensah (Auxerre), Marvin Senaya (Auxerre), Alidu Seidu (Rennes), Abdul Mumin (Rayo Vallecano), Jerome Opoku (Istanbul Başakşehir), Jonas Adjetey (VfL Wolfsburg), Kojo Oppong Peprah (OGC Nice)

Midfielders: Thomas Partey (Villarreal), Kamaldeen Sulemana (Atalanta), Kwasi Sibo (Real Oviedo), Augustine Boakye (Saint-Étienne), Caleb Yirenkyi (FC Nordsjaelland), Abdul Fatawu Issahaku (Leicester City), Elisha Owusu (Auxerre)

Forwards: Christopher Bonsu Baah (Al Qadsiah), Ernest Nuamah (Lyon), Antoine Semenyo (Manchester City), Brandon Thomas-Asante (Coventry City), Prince Kwabena Adu (Viktoria Plzen), Iñaki Williams (Athletic Club), Jordan Ayew (Leicester City)

Manager: Carlos Queiroz | Announced: June 1

Panama World Cup 2026 Squad

Panama confirmed their 26-man squad on May 26, with manager Thomas Christiansen naming the roster at a special event at the Panama Canal Administration Building. Captain Aníbal Godoy (San Diego FC), now 36, leads the squad with a national-record 159 caps. Adalberto Carrasquilla (Pumas UNAM), the team’s creative engine, is included despite a fitness concern from the Liga MX Final. Seven players from the 2018 World Cup squad return, including Fidel Escobar, Eric Davis, and Yoel Bárcenas. Panama are in Group L alongside England, Croatia, and Ghana.

Goalkeepers: Orlando Mosquera (Al-Fayha), Luis Mejía (Club Nacional), César Samudio (CD Marathón)

Defenders: César Blackman (Slovan Bratislava), Jorge Gutiérrez (Deportivo La Guaira), Amir Murillo (Beşiktaş), Fidel Escobar (Saprissa), Andrés Andrade (LASK Linz), Edgardo Fariña (FC Pari Nizhniy Novgorod), José Córdoba (Norwich City), Eric Davis (CD Plaza Amador), Jiovany Ramos (Academia Puerto Cabello), Roderick Miller (Turan Tovuz)

Midfielders: Aníbal Godoy (San Diego FC), Carlos Harvey (Minnesota United), Cristian Martínez (Hapoel Ironi Kiryat Shmona), José Luis Rodríguez (Juárez FC), César Yanis (Cobresal), Yoel Bárcenas (Mazatlán FC), Azarías Londoño (Universidad Católica), Adalberto Carrasquilla (Pumas UNAM), Alberto Quintero (CD Plaza Amador)

Forwards: Ismael Díaz (Club León), Cecilio Waterman (Universidad de Concepción), José Fajardo (Universidad Católica), Tomás Rodríguez (Deportivo Saprissa)

Manager: Thomas Christiansen

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