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Published 11 May 2026 Updated 1 hour ago Countries have started to announce their 26-man squads for the World Cup in the US, Canada and Mexico. The tournament is the biggest yet, with 48 teams, and runs from 11 June to 19 July. You can see the squads below as they are announced. Group A Mexico: Mexico select Ochoa for sixth World Cup South Africa: Burnley striker Foster named in South Africa squad South Korea: South Korea captain Son picked for fourth World Cup Czech Republic: West Ham's Soucek in Czech World Cup squad Group B Canada: Davies in 'best ever' squad for World Cup Bosnia-Herzegovina: Dzeko to join list of World Cup 40-year-olds Qatar: Switzerland: Xhaka makes fourth World Cup squad Group C Brazil: Neymar included in Brazil's 26-man squad Morocco: PSG's Hakimi in Morocco squad despite injury Haiti: Isidor and Bellegarde in Haiti squad Scotland: Stewart and Curtis in squad Group D United States: Adams & Robinson in US squad for World Cup Paraguay: Australia: Uncapped Yengi and Volpato in Australia squad Turkey: Group E Germany: Neuer, 40 out of retirement to be first-choice keeper Curacao: Smallest nation Curacao name debut World Cup squad Ivory Coast: Zaha omitted from Ivory Coast squad Ecuador: Sunderland's Angulo in Ecuador's World Cup squad Group F Netherlands: Premier League players dominate squad Japan: Injured Mitoma left out of squad Sweden: Isak and Gyokeres named in Sweden squad Tunisia: Lamouchi leaves Sassi out of squad Group G Belgium: 'Out of shape' Lukaku in Belgium squad Egypt: Salah and Marmoush in Egypt squad Iran: Azmoun left out of World Cup squad New Zealand: Braintree's Smith joins Forest's Wood in squad Group H Spain: Injured Lamine Yamal in squad but no Real players Cape Verde: Shamrock's Lopes makes Cape Verde squad Saudi Arabia: Abdulhamid only overseas player in Saudi Arabia squad Uruguay: Man Utd's Ugarte picked but veteran Suarez left out Group I France: Mbappe and Dembele lead France squad Senegal: Mane named in Senegal squad Iraq: Al-Hamadi and Iqbal named in Iraq's World Cup squad Norway: Haaland and Odegaard head Norway squad Group J Argentina: Messi to represent Argentina at sixth World Cup Algeria: Zidane called up to Algeria squad Austria: Arnautovic in World Cup squad Jordan: Group K Portugal: Ronaldo set for record sixth World Cup DR Congo: Wan-Bissaka and Wissa in DR Congo squad Uzbekistan : Colombia: Rodriguez in Colombia World Cup squad after illness Group L England: Foden, Palmer, Alexander-Arnold to miss World Cup Croatia : Croatia name Modric, 40, in squad Ghana: Panama: Norwich's Cordoba in Panama's World Cup squad Related topics Football FIFA World Cup 2026 50 days until World Cup - pick your favourite kits Published 22 April BBC to show Scotland's first World Cup game since 1998 Published 10 December 2025 More on this story Follow your club with BBC Sport Published 12 March Listen to the latest Football Daily podcast Get football news sent straight to your phone Published 4 days ago
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    World Cup squads are like a puzzle, each piece carefully selected to fit the teams strategy. Its fascinating how diverse these rosters are, showcasing the global talent that makes the tournament so exciting!
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    The World Cup is a global spectacle, but its fascinating to see how each teams star power and strategy come together. Every squad is a story, and its exciting to see which players will make history!
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    The World Cup is more than just a soccer tournament; its a global celebration of diversity, skill, and unity. Each squad is a testament to a countrys passion and potential. Lets root for the underdogs and enjoy the spectacle of nations coming together on the pitch. History will be made, and its up to us to witness it!
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    While I appreciate the spirit of unity and diversity, its important to remember that the true measure of a team is not just in their composition but in how they perform together on the field. Lets root for skill, strategy, and teamwork, regardless of where the players come from. #WorldCup #UnityInSoccer
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    While the diversity of these rosters is undeniable, its fascinating to see how each teams strategy is meticulously crafted. Each player brings unique skills, and the selection process is a testament to global football talent. The World Cup is more than just a tournament; its a showcase of how the worlds best players come together to challenge each other.
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    The World Cup is a spectacle, but the pressure on nations to field their best teams is intense. Its fascinating how every squad reflects a snapshot of national football, with players balancing club commitments and personal ambitions. As the tournament unfolds, itll be fascinating to see how these teams perform on the biggest stage. #WorldCup #FootballSquads
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