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Tournament News

All 48 World Cup 2026 Squads: Complete Roster List for Every Team

By Sarah Chen 📅 2026-06-02 📖 3 min read Updated 2026-06-02
All 48 World Cup 2026 Squads: Complete Roster List for Every Team
Image source: Al Jazeera — World Cup 2026 coverage

⚡ Key Takeaways

  • From icons bidding adieu, to upcoming stars looking to make their mark on the biggest, Al Jazeera lists all the players.
  • The countdown to the FIFA World Cup 2026 has entered the single-figure mark, with the tournament getting under way in nine days in Mexico City.
  • The biggest edition of the World Cup, with 48 nations and 104 games, will be hosted by three countries for the first time, as the United States and Canada share the honours with Mexico.
  • All 48 teams heading to the tournament have released their final 26-man squads, marking possible final appearances for greats like Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.
  • Young stars looking to dethrone the icons, including Spain’s Lamine Yamal and Brazil’s Endrick, will look to make their mark in their first appearance at the global event.

From icons bidding adieu, to upcoming stars looking to make their mark on the biggest, Al Jazeera lists all the players. The countdown to the FIFA World Cup 2026 has entered the single-figure mark, with the tournament getting under way in nine days in Mexico City.

All 48 Squads Confirmed: 1,248 Players Across 71 Leagues

The biggest edition of the World Cup, with 48 nations and 104 games, will be hosted by three countries for the first time, as the United States and Canada share the honours with Mexico. All 48 teams heading to the tournament have released their final 26-man squads, marking possible final appearances for greats like Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. Young stars looking to dethrone the icons, including Spain’s Lamine Yamal and Brazil’s Endrick, will look to make their mark in their first appearance at the global event.

Here are all 48 World Cup squads for the FIFA World Cup 2026: 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 Defenders: Leonardo Balerdi, Gonzalo Montiel, Nicolas Tagliafico, Lisandro ⁠Martinez, Cristian Romero, Nicolas Otamendi, Facundo Medina, Nahuel Molina

FILE - Argentina's Lionel Messi dribbles during a friendly soccer match against Zambia in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Tuesday, March 31, 2026.
Image source: Al Jazeera

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Breakout Stars and Veterans Across All 12 World Cup Groups

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 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 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 Defenders: Timothy Castagne, Zeno Debast, Maxim De Cuyper, Koni De Winter, Brandon Mechele, Thomas Meunier, Nathan Ngoy, Joaquin Seys, Arthur Theate

Brazil's forward Neymar acknowledges fans at the end of the international friendly football match between Brazil and Panama at the Maracana
Image source: Al Jazeera

Squad Depth Analysis: Which Teams Have the Strongest Benches?

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 Defenders: Sead Kolasinac, Amar Dedic, Nihad Mujakic, Nikola Katic, Tarik Muharemovic, Stjepan Radeljic, Dennis Hadzikadunic, Nidal Celik

Midfielders: Amir Hadziahmetovic, Ivan Sunjic, Ivan Basic, Dzenis Burnic, Ermin Mahmic, Benjamin Tahirovic, Amar Memic, Armin Gigovic, Kerim Alajbegovic, Esmir Bajraktarevic Forwards: Ermedin Demirovic, Jovo Lukic, Samed Bazdar, Haris Tabakovic, Edin Dzeko 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

Formation Trends: How 48 Coaches Line Up Their Squads

The important question is not only who made the squad, but what the selection means for the likely starting XI. Readers need to know which roles are settled, which positions are still open, and which absences change the team shape.

The best follow-up is a match lineup page for the team involved. That connects squad news directly to the decisions the manager must make when the tournament starts.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who are Mexico's key World Cup players?

The key players are the starters who shape the spine of the lineup: goalkeeper, centre-backs, midfield controller, and main goal threat.

What matters most in Mexico's squad selection?

The biggest question is how the manager balances experience with form, especially in positions where the starting XI is not settled.

Where can I see Mexico's likely lineups?

Use the related match lineup pages to track projected starters, formations, and late squad changes before kickoff.

Sarah Chen

Football Data & Statistics Editor

Sarah Chen is a football data analyst and journalist who combines statistical analysis with compelling storytelling. She holds a Master's degree in Sports Analytics from the University of Michigan and has worked with Opta, FBref, and ESPN Stats & Information. Her data-driven articles bridge the gap between advanced metrics and fan-accessible content.

Sources & references

  • Al Jazeera Primary reporting or source material referenced for this article.