FIFA has released the official list of all 1,248 players selected to represent the 48 participating nations at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The squad list, published on Tuesday, revealed that 891 players will be making their World Cup debuts, while 357 players have previously featured at the tournament and are returning for another appearance.
The 2026 World Cup is scheduled to begin on June 11 across Canada, Mexico, and the United States, marking the first edition of the tournament to feature 48 teams.
In a statement, FIFA described the publication of the final squad lists as one of the key milestones ahead of the competition’s opening match.
“The final squad lists for the FIFA World Cup 2026™ have been published by FIFA, representing one of the tournament’s most exciting milestones with just nine days to go until kick-off.
“With 48 teams and 1,248 players made available to take to the pitch across 104 matches in Canada, Mexico, and the United States, this edition represents a watershed moment for the global game, opening the door to more nations, players, and their fans than ever before,” the statement read.
The expanded tournament will feature a record number of teams and matches, underscoring FIFA’s efforts to broaden participation and global representation in football’s biggest event.
