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FIFA World Cup 2026 squads revealed for all 48 participating teams

The FIFA World Cup 2026 will kick off in nine days, featuring 48 teams and 104 matches across Mexico, Canada, and the United States. This historic tournament may be the last for legends like Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, while young stars like Lamine Yamal and Endrick aim to shine.

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Jun 2, 2026 · 2 min read
FIFA World Cup 2026 squads revealed for all 48 participating teams

Key Takeaways

  • The FIFA World Cup 2026 will feature a record 48 teams and 104 matches, starting in just nine days on June 8, 2026.
  • This tournament may be the last World Cup for legends Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, both nearing the end of their careers.
  • Emerging stars like Lamine Yamal from Spain and Endrick from Brazil are set to make their World Cup debuts in this historic event.
  • The tournament will be jointly hosted by Mexico, Canada, and the United States, marking the first time three nations share hosting duties.
  • Participating teams have finalized their 26-man squads, showcasing a blend of seasoned veterans and fresh talent ready for the challenge.

The FIFA World Cup 2026 is set to kick off in just nine days,making history as the largest tournament yet, featuring 48 teams and 104 matches. For first time, the event will be jointly hosted by three nations: Mexico,Canada, and United States.

As anticipation builds,all participating teams have unveiled their final 26-man squads. This tournament may mark the last World Cup appearances for legendary players like Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. Meanwhile,emerging talents such as Lamine Yamal from Spain and Endrick from Brazil are eager to leave their mark on the global stage.

Squad Listings

  • Algeria: Goalkeepers - Oussama Benbot,Melvin Masstil, Luca Zidane; Defenders - Achraf Abada, Rayan Ait Nouri,Zinedine Belaid, Rafik Belghali, Ramy Bensebaini, Samir Chergui,Jaouen Hadjam,Aissa Mandi,Mohamed Amine Tougai; Midfielders - Houssem Aouar,Nabil Bentaleb, Hicham Boudaoui,Fares Chaibi,Ibrahim Maza, Yassine Titraoui,Ramiz Zerrouki; Forwards - Mohamed Amine Amoura,Nadir Benbouali, Adil Boulbina,Fares Ghedjemis, Amine Gouiri,Riyad Mahrez,Anis Hadj Moussa.
  • Argentina: Goalkeepers - Emiliano Martinez,Geronimo Rulli, Juan Musso; Defenders - Leonardo Balerdi,Gonzalo Montiel,Nicolas Tagliafico,Lisandro Martinez, Cristian Romero, Nicolas Otamendi,Facundo Medina, Nahuel Molina; Midfielders - Leandro Paredes, Rodrigo De Paul, Valentin Barco, Giovani Lo Celso,Exequiel Palacios,Alexis Mac Allister,Enzo Fernandez; Forwards - Julian Alvarez, Lionel Messi,Nicolas Gonzalez,Thiago Almada,Giuliano Simeone, Nicolas Paz, Jose Manuel Lopez,Lautaro Martinez .
  • Australia: Goalkeepers - Patrick Beach, Paul Izzo, Mathew Ryan; Defenders - Aziz Behich,Jordan Bos,Cameron Burgess,Alessandro Circati, Milos Degenek, Jason Geria, Lucas Herrington,Jacob Italiano, Harry Souttar, Kai Trewin; Midfielders - Cameron Devlin, Ajdin Hrustic,Jackson Irvine,Connor Metcalfe, Aiden O’Neill,Paul Okon-Engstler; Forwards - Nestory Irankunda,Mathew Leckie,Awer Mabil, Mohamed Toure,Nishan Velupillay, Cristian Volpato,Tete Yengi .
  • Brazil: Goalkeepers - Alisson,Ederson, Weverton; Defenders - Alex Sandro,Bremer, Danilo,Douglas Santos,Gabriel Magalhaes,Ibanez, Leo Pereira, Marquinhos,Wesley; Midfielders - Bruno Guimaraes,Casemiro,Danilo Santos, Fabinho,Lucas Paqueta; Forwards - Endrick, Gabriel Martinelli, Igor Thiago,Luiz Henrique,Matheus Cunha, Neymar Jr, Raphinha, Rayan,Vinicius Jr.
  • Canada: Goalkeepers - Dayne St Clair,Maxime Crepeau, Owen Goodman; Defenders - Alistair Johnston, Derek Cornelius,Richie Laryea, Niko Sigur, Joel Waterman, Luc de Fougerolles,Moise Bombito,Alphonso Davies,Alfie Jones; Midfielders - Stephen Eustaquio,Ismael Kone,Tajon Buchanan,Mathieu Choiniere, Ali Ahmed, Nathan Saliba, Liam Millar,Jacob Shaffelburg, Jonathan Osorio; Attackers - Jonathan David, Cyle Larin, Tani Oluwaseyi,Promise David.

As the tournament approaches,teams are preparing for the challenges ahead. With a mix of seasoned veterans and fresh talent,the 2026 World Cup promises to be a showcase of footballing excellence . Fans around the world are eager to see which players will rise to occasion and which nations will contend for the prestigious trophy .

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