
The clock is ticking as the FIFA World Cup 2026 draws near. Unlike the 32 teams in previous editions, for the first time in history a FIFA World Cup will see 48 teams compete for the coveted trophy as over 1000 footballers will be donning their national jerseys at the global event in the USA, Canada and Mexico.
The FIFA World Cup 2026 starts on June 11 and will be jointly hosted by 16 cities - 11 in the United States, three in Mexico, and two in Canada.. The final will be played on July 19. Bosnia and Herzegovina were the first team to announce their full squad.
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Group A
Mexico: Goalkeepers: Raul Rangel, Carlos Acevedo, Guillermo Ochoa
Defenders: Israel Reyes, Jesús Gallardo, Jorge Sánchez, César Montes, Johan Vásquez, Mateo Chávez
Midfielders: Erik Lira, Luis Romo, Obed Vargas, Brian Gutiérrez, Orbelín Pineda, Edson Álvarez, Gilberto Mora, César Huerta, Álvaro Fidalgo, Luis Chávez
Forwards: Roberto Alvarado, Alexis Vega, Julián Quiñones, Santiago Gimenez, Guillermo Martínez, Armando González, Raúl Jiménez
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South Africa: Goalkeepers: Ronwen Williams, Ricardo Goss, Sipho Chaine
Defenders: Khuliso Mudau, Olwethu Makhanya, Bradley Cross, Thabang Matuludi, Nkosinathi Sibisi, Aubrey Modiba, Khulumani Ndamane, Ime Okon, Samukele Kabini, Mbekezeli Mbokazi
Midfielders: Teboho Mokoena, Jayden Adams, Thalente Mbatha, Kamogelo Sebelebele, Sphephelo Sithole
Forwards: Oswin Appollis, Tshepang Moremi, Evidence Makgopa, Lyle Foster, Iqraam Rayners, Relebohile Mofokeng, Themba Zwane, Thapelo Maseko
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South Korea: Goalkeepers: Song Bumkeun, Jo Hyeonwoo, Kim Seung-gyu;
Defenders: Jens Castrop, Lee Hanbeom, Park Jinseob, Lee Kihyuk, Kim Minjae, Kim Moonhwan, Kim Taehyeon, Lee Taeseok, Seol Youngwoo, Cho Yumin;
Midfielders: Lee Donggyeong, Hwang Heechan, Yang Hyunjun, Hwang Inbeom, Lee Jaesung, Kim Jingyu, Eom Jisung, Bae Junho, Lee Kangin, Paik Seungho;
Forwards: Cho Guesung, Son Heungmin, Oh Hyeongyu,
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Czechia (Czech Republic): Goalkeepers: Lukas Hornicek, Matej Kovar, Jindrich Stanek
Defenders: Vladimir Coufal, David Doudera, Tomas Holes, Robin Hranac, Stepan Chaloupek, David Jurasek, Ladislav Krejci, Jaroslav Zeleny, David Zima
Midfielders: Lukas Cerv, Vladimir Darida, Lukas Provod, Michal Sadilek, Hugo Sochurek, Alexandr Sojka, Tomas Soucek, Pavel Sulc, Denis Visinsky
Forwards: Adam Hlozek, Tomas Chory, Mojmir Chytil, Jan Kuchta, Patrik Schick
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Group B
Canada: Goalkeepers: Dayne St. Clair, Maxime Crépeau, Owen Goodman
Defenders: Alistair Johnson, 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 Miller, Marcelo Flores, Jacob Shaffelburg, Jonathan Osario
Forwards: Jonathan David, Cyle Larin, Tani Oluwaseyi, Promise David
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Bosnia-Herzegovina: Goalkeepers: Nikola Vasilj, Martin Zlomislić, Osman Hadžikić;
Defenders: Sead Kolašinac, Amar Dedić, Nihad Mujakić, Nikola Katić, Tarik Muharemović, Stjepan Radeljić, Dennis Hadžikadunić, Nidal Čelik;
Midfielders: Amir Hadžiahmetović, Ivan Šunjić, Ivan Bašić, Dženis Burnić, Ermin Mahmić, Benjamin Tahirović, Amar Memić, Armin Gigović;
Forwards: Kerim Alajbegović, Esmir Bajraktarević, Ermedin Demirović, Jovo Lukić, Samed Baždar, Haris Tabaković, Edin Džeko
Qatar: TBA
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Switzerland: Goalkeepers: Marvin Keller (BSC Young Boys), Gregor Kobel (Borussia Dortmund), Yvon Mvogo (Lorient)
Defenders: Manuel Akanji, Aurèle Amenda, Eray Cömert, Nico Elvedi, Luca Jaquez, Miro Muheim, Ricardo Rodríguez, Silvan Widmer
Midfielders: Michel Aebischer, Remo Freuler, Ardon Jashari, Fabian Rieder, Djibril Sow, Granit Xhaka, Denis Zakaria
Forwards: Zeki Amdouni, Breel Embolo, Dan Ndoye, Noah Okafor, Rubén Vargas, Christian Fassnacht, Cedric Itten, Johan Manzambi
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Group C
Brazil: Goalkeepers: Alisson, Ederson, Weverton;
Defenders: Alex Sandro, Danilo, Léo Pereira, Bremer, Ibanez, Wesley, Marquinhos, Gabriel Magalhães, Douglas Santos;
Midfielders: Bruno Guimarães, Casemiro, Danilo, Fabinho, Lucas Paquetá;
Forwards: Endrick, Gabriel Martinelli, Igor Thiago, Matheus Cunha, Raphinha, Vinícius Júnior, Luiz Henrique, Neymar, Rayan
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Morocco: Goalkeepers: Yassine Bounou, Munir El Kajoui, Ahmed Reda Tagnaouti
Defenders: Noussair Mazraoui, Anass Salah-Eddine, Youssef Belammari, Nayef Aguerd, Chadi Riad, Issa Diop, Redouane Halhal, Achraf Hakimi, Zakaria El Ouahdi
Midfielders: Samir El Mourabet, Ayyoub Bouaddi, Neil El Aynaoui, Sofyan Amrabat, Azzedine Ounahi, Bilal El Khannouss, Ismael Saibari
Forwards: Abdessamad Ezzalzouli, Chemsdine Talbi, Soufiane Rahimi, Ayoub El Kaabi, Brahim Díaz, Yassine Gessime, Ayoube Amaimouni
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Haiti: Goalkeepers: Johnny Placide, Alexandre Pierre, Josué Duverger;
Defenders: Carlens Arcus, Wilguens Paugain, Duke Lacroix, Martin Experience, Jean-Kevin Duverne, Ricardo Adé, Hannes Delcroix, Keeto Thermoncy;
Midfielders: Leverton Pierre, Carl-Fred Sainthe, Jean-Jacques Danley, Jeanricner Bellegarde, Pierre Woodenski, Dominique Simon;
Forwards: Louicius Deedson, Ruben Providence, Josué Casimir, Derrick Etienne, Wilson Isidor, Duckens Nazon, Frantzdy Pierrot, Yassin Fortune, Lenny Joseph
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Scotland: Goalkeepers: Craig Gordon, Angus Gunn, Liam Kelly
Defenders: Grant Hanley, Jack Hendry, Aaron Hickey (Brentford), Dom 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: Ché Adams, Lyndon Dykes, George Hirst, Lawrence Shankland, Ross Stewart
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Group D
United States: Goalkeepers: Chris Brady, Matt Freese, Matt Turner
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, Gio Reyna, Cristian Roldan, Malik Tillman
Forwards: Brenden Aaronson, Folarin Balogun, Ricardo Pepi, Christian Pulisic, Tim Weah, Haji Wright, Alejandro Zendejas
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Paraguay: TBA
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Australia: Goalkeepers: Ryan, Izzo, Beach
Defenders: Behich, Bos, Burgess, Circati, Degenek, Geria, Herrington, Italiano, Souttar, Trewin
Midfielders: Devlin, Hrustic, Irvine, Metcalfe, Okon-Englster, O'Neill
Forwards: Irankunda, Leckie, Mabil, Toure, Velupilly, Volpato, Yengi
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Turkiye: TBA
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Group E
Germany: Goalkeepers: Oliver Baumann, Manuel Neuer, Alexander Nübel
Defenders: Waldemar Anton, Nathaniel Brown, David Raum, Antonio Rüdiger, Nico Schlotterbeck, Jonathan Tah, Malick Thiaw
Midfielders: Pascal Gross, Joshua Kimmich, Felix Nmecha, Aleksandar Pavlovic, Angelo Stiller, Leon Goretzka, Florian Wirtz, Jamie Leweling
Forwards: Maximilian Beier, Kai Havertz, Lennart Karl, Jamal Musiala, Leroy Sané, Deniz Undav, Nick Woltemade
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Curacao: Goalkeepers: Tyrick Bodak, 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 Gorré, Sontje Hansen, Gervane Kastaneer, Brandley Kuwas, Jurgen Locadia, Jearl Margaritha.
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Ivory Coast: Goalkeepers: Yahia Fofana, Mohamed Koné, Alban Lafont;
Defenders: Emmanuel Agbadou, Clément Akpa, Ousmane Diomandé, Guéla Doué, Ghislain Konan, Odilon Kossounou, Evan Ndicka, Wilfried Singo;
Midfielders: Seko Fofana, Parfait Guiagon, Christ Inao Oulaï, Franck Kessié, Ibrahim Sangaré, Jean-Mickaël Seri;
Forwards: Simon Adingra, Ange-Yoan Bonny, Amad Diallo, Oumar Diakité, Yan Diomandé, Evann Guessand, Nicolas Pépé, Bazoumana Touré, Elye Wahi
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Ecuador: TBA
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Group F
Netherlands: TBA
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Japan: 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
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Sweden: Goalkeepers: Viktor Johansson, Kristoffer Nordfeldt, Jacob Widell Zetterström
Defenders: Hjalmar Ekdal, Gabriel Gudmundsson, Isak Hien, Emil Holm, Gustaf Lagerbielke, Victor Lindelöf, Eric Smith, Carl Starfelt, Elliot Stroud Mjallby, Daniel Svensson
Midfielders: Jesper Kalström, Yasin Ayari, Mattias Svanberg, Lucas Bergvall, Besfort Zeneli
Forwards: Taha Ali, Alexander Bernhardsson, Anthony Elanga, Viktor Gyökeres, Alexander Isak, Gustaf Nilsson, Benjamin Nygren, Ken Sema
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Tunisia: Goalkeepers: Sabri Ben Hessen, Abdelmouhib Chamakh, Aymen Dahman
Defenders: Ali Abdi, Adem Arous, Mohamed Amine Ben Hamida, Dylan Bronn, Raed Chikhaoui, Moutaz Neffati, Omar Rekik, Montassar Talbi, Yan Valery
Midfielders: Mortadha Ben Ouanes, Anis Ben Slimane, Ismael Gharbi, Rani Khedira, Mohamed Hadj Mahmoud, Hannibal Mejbri, Ellyes Skhiri
Forwards: Elias Achouri, Khalil Ayari, Firas Chaouat, Rayan Elloumi, Hazem Mastouri, Elias Saad, Sebastian Tounekti
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Group G
Belgium: Goalkeepers: Thibaut Courtois, Senne Lammens, Mike Penders
Defenders: Timothy Castagne, Zeno Debast, Maxim De Cuyper, Koni De Winter, Brandon Mechele, Thomas Meunier, Nathan Ngoy, Joaquin Seys, Arthur Theate
Midfielders: Kevin De Bruyne, Amadou Onana, Nicolas Raskin, Youri Tielemans, Hans Vanaken, Axel Witsel
Forwards: Charles De Ketelaere, Jeremy Doku, Matias Fernandez Pardo, Romelu Lukaku, Dodi Lukebakio, Diego Moreira, Alexis Saelemaekers, Leandro Trossard
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Egypt: TBA
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Iran: TBA
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New Zealand: Goalkeepers: Max Crocombe, Alex Paulsen, Michael Woud
Defenders: Tim Payne, Francis De Vries, Tyler Bindon, Michael Boxall, Liberato Cacace, Nando Pijnaker, Finn Surman, Callan Elliot, Tommy Smith
Midfielders: Joe Bell, Marko Stamenić, Alex Rufer, Ryan Thomas, Lachlan Bayliss
Forwards: Matt Garbett, Chris Wood, Sarpreet Singh, Eli Just, Kosta Barbarouses, Ben Waine, Ben Old, Callum McCowatt, Jesse Randall
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Group H
Spain: TBA
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Cape Verde: 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
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Saudi Arabia: TBA
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Uruguay: TBA
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Group I
France: Goalkeepers: Mike Maignan, Brice Samba, Robin Risser
Defenders: Dayot Upamecano, William Saliba, Lucas Digne, Theo Hernandez, Lucas Hernandez, Ibrahima Konaté, Jules Koundé, Malo Gusto, Maxence Lacroix
Midfielders: N'Golo Kanté, Adrien Rabiot, Manu Koné, Aurélien Tchouaméni, Warren Zaïre-Emery
Forwards: Maghnes Akliouche, Kylian Mbappé, Ousmane Dembélé, Michael Olise, Désiré Doué, Bradley Barcola, Rayan Cherki, Marcus Thuram, Jean-Philippe Mateta
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Senegal: TBA
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Iraq: TBA
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Norway: Goalkeepers: Ørjan Nyland, Egil Selvik, Sander Tangvik
Defenders: Julian Ryerson, Kristoffer Ajer, Leo Østigård, David Møller Wolfe, Marcus Pedersen, Torbjørn Heggem, Fredrik André Bjørkan, Henrik Falchener, Sondre Langås
Midfielders: Martin Ødegaard, Sander Berge, Patrick Berg, Kristian Thorstvedt, Morten Thorsby, Thelo Aasgaard, Andreas Schjelderup, Jens Petter Hauge, Fredrik Aursnes, Oscar Bobb, Antonio Nusa
Forwards: Erling Haaland, Alexander Sørloth, Jørgen Strand Larsen
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Group J
Argentina: TBA
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Algeria: TBA
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Austria: 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 Schopf, Nicolas Seiwald, Paul Wanner, Patrick Wimmer;
Forwards: Marko Arnautovic, Michael Gregoritsch, Sasa Kalajdzic
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Jordan: TBA
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Group K
Portugal: 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, Samu Costa
Forwards: Pedro Neto, Rafael Leao, Goncalo Guedes, Goncalo Ramos, Cristiano Ronaldo
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Congo DR: Goalkeepers: Lionel Mpasi, Thimothy Fayulu, Matthieu Epolo;
Defenders: Chancel Mbemba, Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Alex Tuanzebe, Arthur Masuaku, Joris Kayembe, Steve Kapuadi, Rocky Bushiri, Dylan Batubinsika, Gédéon Kalulu;
Midfielders: Noah Sadiki, Samuel Moutoussamy, Edo Kayembe, Ngal'ayel Mukau, Charles Pickel, Nathanael Mbuku, Brian Cipenga, Meschack Elia, Gael Kakuta;
Forwards: Theo Bongonda, Fiston Mayele, Cedric Bakambu, Simon Banza, Yoane Wissa
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Uzbekistan: TBA
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Colombia: TBA
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Group L
England: Goalkeepers: Jordan Pickford, Dean Henderson, James Trafford
Defenders: Reece James, Ezri Konsa, Jarell Quansah, John Stones, Marc Guéhi, Dan Burn, Nico O’Reilly, Djed Spence, Tino Livramento
Midfielders: Declan Rice, Elliot Anderson, Kobbie Mainoo, Jordan Henderson, Morgan Rogers, Jude Bellingham, , Eberechi Eze
Forwards: Harry Kane, Ivan Toney, Ollie Watkins, Bukayo Saka, Marcus Rashford, Anthony Gordon, Noni Madueke
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Croatia: Goalkeepers: Dominik Livakovic, Dominik Kotarski, Ivor Pandur
Defenders: Josko Gvardiol, Duje Caleta-Car, Josip Sutalo, Josip Stanisic, Marin Pongracic, Martin Erlic, Luka Vuskovic
Midfielders: Luka Modric, Mateo Kovacic, Mario Pasalic, Nikola Vlasic, Luka Sucic, Martin Baturina, Kristijan Jakic, Petar Sucic, Nikola Moro, Toni Fruk
Forwards: Ivan Perisic, Andrej Kramaric, Ante Budimir, Marco Pasalic, Petar Musa, Igor Matanovic
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Ghana: TBA
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Panama: Goalkeepers: Orlando Mosquera, Luis Mejía, César Samudio
Defenders: César Blackman, Jorge Gutiérrez, Amir Murillo, Fidel Escobar, Andrés Andrade, Edgardo Fariña, José Córdoba, Eric Davis, Jiovani Ramos, Roderick Miller
Midfielders: Aníbal Godoy, Adalberto Carrasquilla, Carlos Harvey, Cristian Martínez, José Luis Rodríguez, Cesar Yanis, Yoel Bárcenas, Alberto Quintero, Azarías Londoño
Forwards: Ismael Díaz, Cecilio Waterman, José Fajardo, Tomás Rodríguez
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| Groups | Team | Head Coach |
| Group A | Mexico | |
| Group A | South Africa | Hugo Broos |
| Group A | South Korea | Hong Myungbo |
| Group A | Czechia | |
| Group B | Canada | |
| Group B | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Sergej Barbarez |
| Group B | Qatar | |
| Group B | Switzerland | |
| Group C | Brazil | Carlo Ancelotti |
| Group C | Morocco | |
| Group C | Haiti | Sébastien Migné |
| Group C | Scotland | |
| Group D | United States | |
| Group D | Paraguay | |
| Group D | Australia | |
| Group D | Turkiye | |
| Group E | Germany | Julian Nagelsmann |
| Group E | Curacao | Dick Advocaat |
| Group E | Ivory Coast | Emerse Faé |
| Group E | Ecuador | |
| Group F | Netherlands | |
| Group F | Japan | Hajime Moriyasu |
| Group F | Sweden | Graham Potter |
| Group F | Tunisia | Sabri Lamouchi |
| Group G | Belgium | Rudi Garcia |
| Group G | Egypt | |
| Group G | Iran | |
| Group G | New Zealand | Darren Bazeley |
| Group H | Spain | |
| Group H | Cape Verde | Bubista |
| Group H | Saudi Arabia | |
| Group H | Uruguay | |
| Group I | France | Didier Deschamps |
| Group I | Senegal | |
| Group I | Iraq | |
| Group I | Norway | Stale Solbakken |
| Group J | Argentina | |
| Group J | Algeria | |
| Group J | Austria | Ralf Rangnick |
| Group J | Jordan | |
| Group K | Portugal | Roberto Martinez |
| Group K | Congo DR | Sebastien Desabre |
| Group K | Uzbekistan | |
| Group K | Colombia | |
| Group L | England | Thomas Tuchel |
| Group L | Croatia | Zlatko Dalic |
| Group L | Ghana | |
| Group L | Panama |
Q. How many players are allowed in FIFA World Cup 2026 squads?
A: A maximum of 26 players and a minimum of 23 players can be named in the final squad for the FIFA World Cup 2026, including three goalkeepers.
Q. When will all FIFA World Cup 2026 squads be announced?
A. The deadline of all the teams to submit their final squads for the FIFA 2026 World Cup is June 1.
Q. Is Lionel Messi playing FIFA World Cup 2026?
A. Lionel Messi has been named in Argentina's preliminary squad and is likely to be named in the final squad.
Q. Is Cristiano Ronaldo playing FIFA World Cup 2026?
A. Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal are yet to announce their FIFA World Cup 2026 squad.
Q. Is Neymar included in Brazil’s FIFA World Cup 2026 squad?
A. Yes, Neymar has been named in Brazil’s FIFA World Cup 2026 squad.
Q. Who is Brazil’s coach for FIFA World Cup 2026?
A. Carlo Ancelotti is Brazil’s head coach for FIFA World Cup 2026.
Q. Who is USA’s coach for FIFA World Cup 2026?
A. USA are yet to announce their FIFA World Cup 2026 squad.
Q. Which group is Argentina in FIFA World Cup 2026?
A. Argentina are in Group J along with Algeria, Austria, Jordan.
Q. Which group is Brazil in FIFA World Cup 2026?
A. Brazil are in Group C along with Morocco, Haiti and Scotland.
Q. Which group is India in FIFA World Cup 2026?
A. India have not qualified for FIFA World Cup 2026.
Q. Where will FIFA World Cup 2026 be played?
A. The FIFA World Cup 2026 will be played in United States, Mexico and Canada.
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