The 2026 FIFA World Cup was an international football tournament held in Canada, Mexico, and the United States, from June 11 to July 19, 2026. The 48 national teams involved in the tournament were required to register a squad of up to 26 players, including three goalkeepers. Only players in these squads were eligible to take part in the tournament.
A provisional release list of between 35 and 55 players per national team had to be submitted to FIFA by May 11, 2026, one month prior to the opening match of the tournament. The release lists were not made public by FIFA. From the preliminary squad, the final list of at least 23 and at most 26 players (at least three of whom shall be goalkeepers) per national team had to be submitted to FIFA by June 1, ten days prior to the opening match of the tournament. The squad lists were published by FIFA the following day. In the event that a player on the submitted squad list suffered from an injury or illness prior to his team's first match of the tournament, that player could be replaced at any time up to 24 hours before their first match. The team doctor and the FIFA General Medical Officer had to both confirm that the injury or illness was severe enough to prevent the player from participating in the tournament. Replacement players were limited to the preliminary list.
The position listed for each player is per the official squad list published by FIFA. The age listed for each player is as of June 11, 2026, the first day of the tournament. The numbers of caps and goals listed for each player do not include any matches played after the start of the tournament. The club listed is the club for which the player last played a competitive match prior to the tournament. The nationality for each club reflects the national association (not the league) to which the club is affiliated. A flag is included for coaches who are of a different nationality to their team.
Group A
Czech Republic Coach: Miroslav Koubek
The Czech Republic announced a 54-man preliminary squad on May 12."Česká reprezentace zveřejnila předběžnou nominaci na MS" [The Czech national team has published its preliminary nomination for the World Cup] (in Czech). Football Association of the Czech Republic. May 12, 2026. Retrieved May 12, 2026. The squad was reduced to 29 players on May 21."Reprezentace před MS: širší nominace se třemi nováčky i navrátilcem Hložkem" [Representation before the World Cup: extended nomination with three newcomers and returnee Hložek] (in Czech). Football Association of the Czech Republic. May 21, 2026. Retrieved May 21, 2026. They announced their final squad on May 31."Finální nominace reprezentace na mistrovství světa 2026" [Final nominations for the 2026 World Cup] (in Czech). Football Association of the Czech Republic. May 31, 2026. Retrieved May 31, 2026.
Mexico Coach: Javier Aguirre
Mexico announced a 55-man preliminary squad on May 12."La Selección Nacional de México anuncia Prelista para el Mundial 2026" [The Mexican National Team announces its preliminary roster for the 2026 World Cup] (in Spanish). Mexican Football Federation. May 12, 2026. Retrieved May 12, 2026. The squad was reduced to 51 players on May 23.Franco Puga, Fernando (May 24, 2026). "Mexico trim their preliminary 2026 World Cup squad by six players after win over Ghana". Bolavip. Retrieved June 5, 2026. They announced their final squad on May 31."Al Llamado | Convocatoria de la SNM para la Copa Mundial de la FIFA 2026" [Call-up | Mexico national team squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup] (in Spanish). Mexican Football Federation. May 31, 2026. Archived from the original on June 1, 2026. Retrieved May 31, 2026.
South Africa Coach: Hugo Broos
South Africa announced a 32-man preliminary squad on May 21."Broos announces preliminary Bafana squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup". South African Football Association. May 21, 2026. Retrieved May 21, 2026. They announced their final squad on May 27."Broos names final Bafana squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup". South African Football Association. May 27, 2026. Retrieved June 1, 2026.Arnold, Jon (May 27, 2026). "2026 South Africa World Cup roster: Complete 26-man team". USA Today. Archived from the original on June 3, 2026. Retrieved June 1, 2026.
South Korea Coach: Hong Myung-bo
South Korea announced their final squad on May 16."손흥민 등 월드컵 명단 발표... 이기혁, 이동경은 깜짝 합류" [World Cup squad announced, featuring Son Heung-min... Lee Ki-hyuk and Lee Dong-gyeong make surprise additions] (in Korean). Korea Football Association. May 15, 2026. Archived from the original on May 16, 2026. Retrieved May 15, 2026. Cho Yu-min withdrew injured and was replaced by Cho Wi-je on May 31."South Korea defender Cho ruled out of World Cup". Reuters. May 31, 2026. Retrieved June 1, 2026.
Group B
Bosnia and Herzegovina Coach: Sergej Barbarez
Bosnia and Herzegovina announced their final squad on May 11."Sergej Barbarez odabrao igrače za Svjetsko prvenstvo" [Sergej Barbarez selected players for the World Cup] (in Bosnian). Football Association of Bosnia and Herzegovina. May 11, 2026. Archived from the original on May 14, 2026. Retrieved May 11, 2026."NFSBIH Spisak SP" [NFSBIH WC List] (in Bosnian). Football Association of Bosnia and Herzegovina. May 11, 2026. Archived from the original on May 13, 2026. Retrieved May 11, 2026. Osman Hadžikić withdrew injured and was replaced by Mladen Jurkas on June 1."Današnja odluka Barbareza puni kasu Borca" [Today's decision by Barbarez fills Borac's coffers] (in Bosnian). Nezavisne novine. June 1, 2026. Archived from the original on June 2, 2026. Retrieved June 2, 2026. Nidal Čelik withdrew injured and was replaced by Arjan Malić on June 11."BiH ostala bez važnog igrača: Propustio zadnji trening i ispao s popisa" [Bosnia and Herzegovina left without an important player! He missed the final training session and was dropped from the squad] (in Bosnian). tportal. June 11, 2026.
Canada Coach: Jesse Marsch
Canada announced a 32-man preliminary squad on May 25."CANMNT Charlotte Training Camp Squad Named Ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026". Canadian Soccer Association. May 25, 2026. Retrieved May 25, 2026. They announced their final squad on May 29."Canada Soccer Announces CANMNT Squad for FIFA World Cup 2026". Canadian Soccer Association. May 29, 2026. Archived from the original on May 30, 2026. Retrieved May 29, 2026. Marcelo Flores withdrew injured on May 31 and was replaced by Jayden Nelson on June 9."Canada's Marcelo Flores Ruled Out Of World Cup With ACL Injury". Fox Sports. May 31, 2026. Archived from the original on June 1, 2026. Retrieved May 31, 2026."CANMNT FIFA World Cup 2026™ Roster Update". Canadian Soccer Association. June 9, 2026. Retrieved June 9, 2026.
Qatar Coach: Julen Lopetegui
Qatar announced a 34-man preliminary squad on May 12."National Team Preliminary List Released for World Cup 2026". Qatar Football Association. May 12, 2026. Archived from the original on May 28, 2026. Retrieved May 12, 2026. The squad was extended to 35 players on May 18,Qatar Football Association [@QFA_EN] (May 18, 2026). "Our national team head coach, Julen Lopetegui, has called up goalkeeper Fahad Younis to the national team training camp in preparation for the 2026 World Cup." (Tweet). Retrieved May 18, 2026 – via X (formerly Twitter). then reduced to 28 players on May 25."28 لاعباً في قائمة العنابي لمباراة أيرلندا الودية الدولية" [28 players named in the Maroon squad for international friendly against Ireland]. Qatar Football Association. May 25, 2026. Retrieved May 25, 2026. They announced their final squad on June 1.Qatar Football Association [@QFA_EN] (June 1, 2026). "The official squad for the FIFA World Cup 2026™ has been announced." (Tweet). Retrieved June 2, 2026 – via X (formerly Twitter).
Switzerland Coach: Murat Yakin
Switzerland announced their final squad through a social media campaign on May 18 and 19,"Das Schweizer WM-Kader ist komplett" [The Swiss World Cup squad is complete]. Schweizer Radio und Fernsehen (in German). May 19, 2026. Archived from the original on May 20, 2026. Retrieved May 19, 2026. which was officially confirmed on May 20."Männer-Nationalteam: Murat Yakins Aufgebot mit 18 WM-erfahrenen Spielern" [Men's National Team: Murat Yakin's roster features 18 players with World Cup experience] (in German). Swiss Football Association. May 20, 2026. Archived from the original on May 21, 2026. Retrieved May 20, 2026.
Group C
Brazil Coach: Carlo Ancelotti
Brazil announced a 55-man preliminary squad on May 12.Cassucci, Bruno; Mota, Cahê (May 12, 2026). "Pré-lista da seleção brasileira para a Copa do Mundo: veja os nomes confirmados" [Brazilian national team's preliminary squad for the World Cup: see the confirmed names] (in Portuguese). Globo. Archived from the original on May 12, 2026. Retrieved May 12, 2026.Cardoso, João Marcelo (May 12, 2026). "Veja nomes na pré-lista da Seleção Brasileira para a Copa do Mundo" [See the names on the preliminary list for the Brazilian National Team for the World Cup] (in Portuguese). Itatiaia. Archived from the original on May 19, 2026. Retrieved May 13, 2026. They announced their final squad on May 18."Carlo Ancelotti convoca os 26 jogadores que vão tentar o hexa na Copa do Mundo" [Carlo Ancelotti names the 26 players who will attempt to win the sixth World Cup title] (in Portuguese). Brazilian Football Confederation. May 18, 2026. Archived from the original on May 19, 2026. Retrieved May 19, 2026. Wesley withdrew injured and was replaced by Éderson Silva on June 7."Éderson é convocado pela Seleção para a Copa do Mundo" [Éderson is called up by the National Team for the World Cup] (in Portuguese). Brazilian Football Confederation. June 7, 2026. Archived from the original on June 8, 2026. Retrieved June 7, 2026.
Haiti Coach: Sébastien Migné
Haiti announced their final squad on May 15."Lis Ofisyèl Grenadye yo pou Mondyal 2026" [List of Official Grenadiers for the 2026 World Cup] (in Haitian Creole). Haitian Football Federation. May 15, 2026. Archived from the original on May 15, 2026. Retrieved May 15, 2026 – via Facebook."Isidor and Bellegarde in Haiti World Cup squad". BBC Sport. May 15, 2026. Archived from the original on May 21, 2026. Retrieved May 22, 2026. Leverton Pierre withdrew injured and was replaced by Garven Metusala on June 11."Mondial 2026 : les Grenadiers frappés par un forfait, Garven Metusala appelé!". Haiti-Tempo. June 11, 2026. Retrieved June 11, 2026.
Morocco Coach: Mohamed Ouahbi
Morocco announced their final squad on May 26."Coupe du Monde-2026 de la FIFA: coach Ouahbi retient 26 joueurs (liste finale)" [2026 FIFA World Cup: Coach Ouahbi names 26-man squad (final list)] (in French). Royal Moroccan Football Federation. May 26, 2026. Retrieved May 26, 2026. Abde Ezzalzouli and Nayef Aguerd withdrew injured and were replaced by Amine Sbaï and Marwane Saâdane on June 10, respectively."Adversário do Brasil na estreia da Copa do Mundo, Marrocos troca astro e defensor por lesões" [Brazil's opponent at their debut, Morocco changes star and defender due to injuries] (in Brazilian Portuguese). June 10, 2026. Retrieved June 10, 2026.
Scotland Coach: Steve Clarke
Scotland announced their final squad on May 19."Scotland Men's National Team Head Coach Steve Clarke has named his squad for FIFA World Cup 2026". Scottish Football Association. May 19, 2026. Archived from the original on May 19, 2026. Retrieved May 19, 2026. Billy Gilmour withdrew injured on May 30,"FIFA World Cup 2026 squad update". Scottish Football Association. May 30, 2026. Retrieved June 1, 2026. and was replaced by Tyler Fletcher on May 31."Fletcher chosen to replace Gilmour in Scotland squad". BBC Sport. May 31, 2026. Archived from the original on May 31, 2026. Retrieved May 31, 2026.
Group D
Australia Coach: Tony Popovic