Every confirmed 2026 World Cup squad and expected release dates

By Tolulope Oke

The countdown to the 2026 FIFA World Cup has intensified, with several qualified nations beginning to release their squads ahead of the June 1 deadline for official tournament lists.

With the expanded 48-team tournament fast approaching, attention is now shifting from qualification drama to squad selections, omissions and the big-name stars expected to light up the competition.

Bosnia & Herzegovina were among the first countries to announce their squad, with 40-year-old Edin Dzeko included to lead the attack.

Sweden also confirmed their list, naming a Premier League-heavy side that includes Alexander Isak, Viktor Gyokeres, Anthony Elanga and Lucas Bergvall.

England, Brazil, Germany, France, Spain, Portugal, Belgium, Egypt, Senegal, Morocco, Ivory Coast, USA, Scotland and several others have also released provisional or confirmed squads, while countries including Argentina, Ghana, Mexico, Canada, Paraguay, Australia, Turkey, Ecuador, Iran, Saudi Arabia, Uruguay, Iraq, Algeria, Jordan and Uzbekistan are expected to announce theirs on or before June 1.

Group A

Mexico, South Africa and Czechia are expected to release their squads on or before June 1.

South Korea have already named a squad led by Tottenham captain Son Heung-min, with Kim Min-jae, Lee Kang-in, Hwang Hee-chan and Hwang In-beom also included.

Group B

Canada and Qatar are expected to release their squads by June 1.

Bosnia & Herzegovina’s squad includes Edin Dzeko, Sead Kolasinac, Amar Dedic, Ermedin Demirovic, Haris Tabakovic and Esmir Bajraktarevic.

Switzerland have also named their team, with Manuel Akanji, Granit Xhaka, Gregor Kobel, Breel Embolo, Dan Ndoye, Noah Okafor and Denis Zakaria included.

Group C

Brazil have named a powerful squad featuring Alisson Becker, Ederson, Marquinhos, Gabriel Magalhaes, Casemiro, Bruno Guimaraes, Vinicius Jr, Raphinha, Neymar, Endrick, Gabriel Martinelli and Matheus Cunha.

Morocco’s squad includes Yassine Bounou, Achraf Hakimi, Noussair Mazraoui, Nayef Aguerd, Sofyan Amrabat, Azzedine Ounahi, Brahim Diaz, Ayoub El Kaabi and Soufiane Rahimi.

Haiti have also released their squad, with Duckens Nazon, Frantzdy Pierrot, Jean Ricner Bellegarde, Wilson Isidor and Derrick Etienne Jr among those listed.

Scotland confirmed their squad on May 20, naming Andy Robertson, Kieran Tierney, Scott McTominay, Billy Gilmour, John McGinn, Che Adams and Lyndon Dykes.

Group D

The United States squad includes Christian Pulisic, Tyler Adams, Weston McKennie, Giovanni Reyna, Sergino Dest, Antonee Robinson, Folarin Balogun, Ricardo Pepi and Timothy Weah.

Paraguay, Australia and Turkey are expected to announce their squads on or before June 1.

Group E

Germany have named a squad packed with experience and young talent, including Manuel Neuer, Joshua Kimmich, Antonio Rudiger, Jamal Musiala, Florian Wirtz, Leroy Sane, Kai Havertz, Deniz Undav and Nick Woltemade.

Curacao’s list includes Eloy Room, Riechedly Bazoer, Juninho Bacuna, Leandro Bacuna, Tahith Chong, Kenji Gorre and Jurgen Locadia.

Ivory Coast have named a strong squad featuring Yahia Fofana, Evan Ndicka, Wilfried Singo, Franck Kessie, Ibrahim Sangare, Simon Adingra, Amad Diallo, Nicolas Pepe and Elye Wahi.

Ecuador are expected to release their squad by June 1.

Group F

Japan’s squad includes Zion Suzuki, Takehiro Tomiyasu, Wataru Endo, Daichi Kamada, Takefusa Kubo, Ritsu Doan, Daizen Maeda and Ayase Ueda.

Sweden have named Alexander Isak and Viktor Gyokeres in attack, alongside Anthony Elanga, Lucas Bergvall, Victor Lindelof, Emil Holm and Ken Sema.

Tunisia’s squad includes Hannibal Mejbri, Ellyes Skhiri, Ali Abdi, Dylan Bronn, Elias Achouri and Anis Ben Slimane.

Netherlands and Panama were also expected to release their squads this week.

Group G

Belgium have confirmed a squad including Thibaut Courtois, Kevin De Bruyne, Romelu Lukaku, Jeremy Doku, Leandro Trossard, Youri Tielemans, Amadou Onana, Axel Witsel and Charles De Ketelaere.

Egypt’s squad is led by Mohamed Salah and Omar Marmoush, with Mohamed El Shenawy, Mahmoud Trezeguet, Emam Ashour and Ahmed Zizo also named.

New Zealand have listed Chris Wood, Max Crocombe, Liberato Cacace, Sarpreet Singh, Marko Stamenic and Kosta Barbarouses.

Iran are expected to announce their squad on or before June 1.

Group H

Spain’s squad includes Unai Simon, David Raya, Marc Cucurella, Rodri, Pedri, Gavi, Fabian Ruiz, Lamine Yamal, Nico Williams, Dani Olmo, Ferran Torres and Mikel Oyarzabal.

Cape Verde have named a squad featuring Vozinha, Logan Costa, Steven Moreira, Jamiro Monteiro, Ryan Mendes, Garry Rodrigues, Jovane Cabral and Nuno da Costa.

Saudi Arabia and Uruguay are expected to release their lists by June 1.

Group I

France have named Kylian Mbappe, Ousmane Dembele, Michael Olise, Bradley Barcola, Rayan Cherki, Marcus Thuram, N’Golo Kante, Aurelien Tchouameni, William Saliba, Jules Kounde, Theo Hernandez and Mike Maignan.

Senegal’s squad includes Sadio Mane, Nicolas Jackson, Ismaila Sarr, Iliman Ndiaye, Kalidou Koulibaly, Edouard Mendy, Pape Matar Sarr and Lamine Camara.

Norway have also released their squad, with Erling Haaland, Martin Odegaard, Alexander Sorloth, Sander Berge, Antonio Nusa and Oscar Bobb included.

Iraq are expected to announce their squad on or before June 1.

Group J

Austria have named David Alaba, Marcel Sabitzer, Konrad Laimer, Marko Arnautovic, Michael Gregoritsch, Kevin Danso and Patrick Pentz.

Argentina, Algeria and Jordan are expected to release their squads by June 1.

Group K

Portugal’s squad includes Cristiano Ronaldo, Bruno Fernandes, Bernardo Silva, Vitinha, Joao Neves, Ruben Dias, Nuno Mendes, Joao Cancelo, Rafael Leao, Pedro Neto, Goncalo Ramos and Joao Felix.

DR Congo have named a squad featuring Chancel Mbemba, Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Axel Tuanzebe, Arthur Masuaku, Cedric Bakambu, Yoane Wissa, Fiston Mayele and Simon Banza.

Colombia have listed David Ospina, Yerry Mina, Davinson Sanchez, James Rodriguez, Luis Diaz, Jhon Arias, Jefferson Lerma and Jhon Cordoba.

Uzbekistan are expected to announce their squad by June 1.

Group L

England’s squad under Thomas Tuchel includes Jordan Pickford, Dean Henderson, Reece James, John Stones, Marc Guehi, Ezri Konsa, Declan Rice, Jude Bellingham, Eberechi Eze, Kobbie Mainoo, Harry Kane, Bukayo Saka, Marcus Rashford, Anthony Gordon, Ivan Toney and Ollie Watkins.

Croatia have also confirmed their squad, with Luka Modric, Mateo Kovacic, Josko Gvardiol, Ivan Perisic, Andrej Kramaric, Ante Budimir and Dominik Livakovic included.

Ghana are expected to announce their squad on or before June 1, while Panama’s list was expected on May 26.

The final squad lists are due to be submitted by June 1, with FIFA expected to publish the official 26-player lists on June 2.