Countdown to the 2026 World Cup: A Comprehensive Look at National Squads

The 2026 World Cup approaches, with all eyes on the coaches who are finalizing their 26-man squads. Hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, the tournament promises exciting matches and top-tier talent.

Some teams, like France, Sweden, and New Zealand, have already revealed their squads. Star players like Kylian Mbappe, Alexander Isak, and Chris Wood are prepared to compete. Other countries, such as Argentina, have announced provisional squads of up to 55 players, which must be trimmed by FIFA’s deadline of June 1.

Confirmed Squads

Group A

Mexico: TBC

South Africa: TBC

South Korea:

• Goalkeepers: Jo Hyun-woo, Kim Seung-gyu, Song Bum-keun.
• Defenders: Kim Min-jae, Jo Yu-min, Lee Han-beom, Kim Tae-hyun, and others.
• Midfielders: Yang Hyun-jun, Paik Seung-ho, Hwang In-beom, and others.
• Forwards: Oh Hyun-kyu, Son Heung-min, Cho Kyu-sung.

Czech Republic: Provisional squad announced.

Group B

Canada: TBC

Bosnia and Herzegovina:

• Goalkeepers: Nikola Vasilj, Martin Zlomislic, Osman Hadzikic.
• Defenders: Sead Kolasinac, Amar Dedic, Nihad Mujakic, and others.
• Midfielders: Amir Hadziahmetovic, Ivan Sunjic, Ivan Basic, and others.
• Forwards: Ermedin Demirovic, Jovo Lukic, Samed Bazdar, and others.

Even at 40 years old, Edin Dzeko remains a key player for Bosnia.

Qatar: TBC

Switzerland:

• Goalkeepers: Marvin Keller, Gregor Kobel, Yvon Mvogo.
• Defenders: Manuel Akanji, Aurele Amenda, Eray Comert, and others.
• Midfielders: Michel Aebischer, Christian Fassnacht, Remo Freuler, and others.
• Forwards: Zeki Amdouni, Breel Embolo, Cedric Itten, and others.

Group C

Brazil:

• Goalkeepers: Alisson, Ederson, Weverton.
• Defenders: Alex Sandro, Bremer, Danilo, and others.
• Midfielders: Bruno Guimaraes, Casemiro, Danilo, and others.
• Forwards: Endrick, Gabriel Martinelli, Igor Thiago, and others.

Morocco: TBC

Haiti: TBC

Scotland:

• Goalkeepers: Craig Gordon, Angus Gunn, Liam Kelly.
• Defenders: Grant Hanley, Jack Hendry, Aaron Hickey, and others.
• Midfielders: Ryan Christie, Findlay Curtis, Lewis Ferguson, and others.
• Forwards: Che Adams, Lyndon Dykes, George Hirst, and others.

Group D

United States: TBC

Paraguay: TBC

Australia: TBC

Turkey: Provisional squad announced.

Group E

Germany:

• Goalkeepers: Manuel Neuer, Oliver Baumann, Alexander Nubel.
• Defenders: Joshua Kimmich, Nico Schlotterbeck, David Raum, and others.
• Midfielders: Jamal Musiala, Florian Wirtz, Lennart Karl, and others.
• Forwards: Kai Havertz, Deniz Undav, Jamie Leweling, and others.

Curacao:

• Goalkeepers: Tyrick Bodak, Trevor Doornbusch, Eloy Room.
• Defenders: Riechedly Bazoer, Joshua Brenet, Roshon Van Eijma, and others.
• Midfielders: Juninho Bacuna, Leandro Bacuna, Livano Comenencia, and others.
• Forwards: Jeremy Antonisse, Tahith Chong, Kenji Gorre, and others.

Ivory Coast:

• Goalkeepers: Yahia Fofana, Mohamed Kone, Alban Lafont.
• Defenders: Emmanuel Agbadou, Clement Akpa, Ousmane Diomande, and others.
• Midfielders: Seko Fofana, Parfait Guiagon, Christ Inao Oulai, and others.
• Forwards: Simon Adingra, Ange-Yoan Bonny, Amad Diallo, and others.

Group F

Netherlands: TBC

Japan: TBC

Sweden:

• Goalkeepers: Viktor Johansson, Kristoffer Nordfeldt, Jacob Widell Zetterstrom.
• Defenders: Hjalmar Ekdal, Gabriel Gudmundsson, Isak Hien, and others.
• Midfielders: Taha Ali, Yasin Ayari, Lucas Bergvall, and others.
• Forwards: Alexander Bernhardsson, Anthony Elanga, Viktor Gyokeres, Alexander Isak.

Tunisia:

• Goalkeepers: Sabri Ben Hessen, Abdelmouhib Chamakh, Aymen Dahman.
• Defenders: Ali Abdi, Adem Arous, Mohamed Amine Ben Hamida, and others.
• Midfielders: Mortadha Ben Ouanes, Anis Ben Slimane, Ismael Gharbi, and others.
• Forwards: Elias Achouri, Khalil Ayari, Firas Chaouat, and others.

Group G

Belgium:

• Goalkeepers: Thibaut Courtois, Senne Lammens, Mike Penders.
• Defenders: Timothy Castagne, Zeno Debast, Maxim De Cuyper, and others.
• Midfielders: Kevin De Bruyne, Amadou Onana, Nicolas Raskin, and others.
• Forwards: Charles De Ketelaere, Jeremy Doku, Matias Fernandez Pardo, and others.

Egypt: Provisional squad announced.

Iran: TBC

New Zealand:

• Goalkeepers: Max Crocombe, Alex Paulsen, Michael Woud.
• Defenders: Tim Payne, Francis De Vries, Tyler Bindon, and others.
• Midfielders: Joe Bell, Matt Garbett, Marko Stamenic, and others.
• Forwards: Chris Wood, Eli Just, Kosta Barbarouses, and others.

Group H

Spain: TBC

Cape Verde:

• Goalkeepers: Carlos dos Santos, Marcio Rosa, Vozinha.
• Defenders: Sidny Cabral, Diney Borges, Logan Costa, and others.
• Midfielders: Telmo Arcanjo, Deroy Duarte, Laros Duarte, and others.
• Forwards: Gilson Benchimol, Jovane Cabral, Dailon Livramento, and others.

Saudi Arabia: TBC

Uruguay: TBC

Group I

France:

• Goalkeepers: Mike Maignan, Robin Risser, Brice Samba.
• Defenders: Malo Gusto, Maxence Lacroix, Jules Kounde, and others.
• Midfielders: Aurelien Tchouameni, Adrien Rabiot, N’Golo Kante, and others.
• Forwards: Ousmane Dembele, Bradley Barcola, Jean-Philippe Mateta, and others.

Senegal:

• Goalkeepers: Edouard Mendy, Mory Diaw, Yehvann Diouf.
• Defenders: Ismail Jakobs, El Hadj Malick Diouf, Krepin Diatta, and others.
• Midfielders: Habib Diarra, Pape Matar Sarr, Pathe Ciss, and others.
• Forwards: Sadio Mane, Ismaila Sarr, Ibrahim Mbaye, and others.

Iraq: TBC

Norway:

• Goalkeepers: Orjan Haskjold Nyland, Egil Selvik, Sander Tangvik.
• Defenders: Kristoffer Vassbakk Ajer, Fredrik Bjorkan, Henrik Falchener, and others.
• Midfielders: Martin Odegaard, Thelonious Aasgaard, Fredrik Aursnes, and others.
• Forwards: Erling Haaland, Alexander Sorloth, Jorgen Strand Larsen.

Group J

Argentina: Provisional squad announced.

Lionel Messi is set to participate in his sixth World Cup, representing Argentina.

Algeria: TBC

Austria:

• Goalkeepers: Alexander Schlager, Florian Wiegele, Patrick Pentz.
• Defenders: David Affengruber, Kevin Danso, Stefan Posch, and others.
• Midfielders: Xaver Schlager, Nicolas Seiwald, Marcel Sabitzer, and others.
• Forwards: Marko Arnautovic, Michael Gregoritsch, Sasa Kalajdzic.

Jordan: TBC

Group K

Portugal: Provisional squad announced.

Cristiano Ronaldo may play in his sixth World Cup.

DR Congo:

• Goalkeepers: Matthieu Epolo, Timothy Fayulu, Lionel Mpasi.
• Defenders: Dylan Batubinsika, Gedeon Kalulu, Steve Kapuadi, and others.
• Midfielders: Theo Bongonda, Brian Cipenga, Meshack Elia, and others.
• Forwards: Cedric Bakambu, Simon Banza, Fiston Mayele, Yoane Wissa.

Uzbekistan: TBC

Colombia: TBC

Group L

England:

• Goalkeepers: Dean Henderson, Jordan Pickford, James Trafford.
• Defenders: Dan Burn, Marc Guehi, Reece James, and others.
• Midfielders: Elliot Anderson, Jude Bellingham, Eberechi Eze, and others.
• Forwards: Anthony Gordon, Harry Kane, Noni Madueke, and others.

Croatia: Provisional squad announced.

Ghana: TBC

Panama: TBC