The Federação Internacional of Futebol established that all 48 teams participating in the Copa of the 2026 Mundo must publish their squad lists by June 1st. The tournament will be played on Estados Unidos, Canadá and México, with the opening scheduled for June 11th on Estádio Azteca, on Cidade on México, with the duel between México and África on Sul. Algumas confederations have already started to make available pre-lists with up to 55 names, prior to the final announcement of the 26 chosen ones who will travel to the North American continent.
Argentina, current world champion, was the first team to publish its pre-list. Bósnia, in turn, became the first among all participants to officially announce the 26 players who will join the squad for the tournament. The release schedule for the other teams continues to be distributed over the next few weeks, with specific dates defined by each confederation.
Seleções who have already confirmed their squads
Bósnia paved the way by making its 26 squad members official, including goalkeepers like Nikola Vasilj, Martin Zlomislic and Osman Hadzikic. The Bosnian team has a defensive structure with names like Kolasinac, Amar Dedic and Nihad Mujakovic, while the midfield features Benjamin Tahirovic and Ermin Mahmic. In attack, the highlight is Edin Dzeko, an experienced player who returns for another Copa from Mundo.
Japão also finalized his call-up with goalkeepers Zion Suzuki, Tomoki Hayakawa and Keisuke Osako in goal. The Japanese defense includes names like Takehiro Tomiyasu, Hiroki Ito and Yuto Nagatomo. Ritsu Doan, Wataru Endo and Takefusa Kubo form the core of the midfield, while Koki Ogawa, Daizen Maeda and Ayase Ueda spearhead the attack.
França confirmed his squad with Mike Maignan in goal, accompanied by Robin Risser and Brice Samba. The French defense brings together Lucas Hernandez, Theo Hernandez, Jules Koundé and William Saliba. Kylian Mbappé, Ousmane Dembélé and Marcus Thuram form the prominent offensive sector.
Costa of Marfim introduced Yahia Fofana, Mohamed Koné and Alban Lafont as goalkeepers. The defense has Emmanuel Agbadou, Odilon Kossounou and Evan Ndicka. Franck Kessié and Seko Fofana play in midfield, while Nicolas Pepé and Elye Wahi appear among the attackers.
Seleções still has dates to announce
Brasil will release its official call-up on May 18th, the date the coach and fans are waiting for to learn about the 26 names chosen by the coach. Áustria also makes its announcement on the same date. Marrocos and Alemanha are scheduled for May 21st, as is Noruega.
Estados Unidos will announce its squad members on May 26, the same day as Panamá. Holanda releases its roster on May 25th. Portugal will confirm its players on May 19th, while República Democrática of Congo will do the same on May 18th. Inglaterra schedules its announcement for May 22nd.
Croácia finalizes the call-up calendar with a date set for June 1st, the last day of the deadline established by FIFA. Austrália will also respect this maximum limit. The other selections are still being evaluated by their coaches to define the lists.
Seleções who chose to publish pre-lists
México presented a pre-list containing 55 names distributed among all positions. Goalies include Alex Padilla, Antonio Rodríguez, Carlos Acevedo and Guillermo Ochoa. The Mexican defense has names like Edson Álvarez, Jesús Gallardo and Johan Vásquez. The midfield has Orbelin Pineda, Luis Chávez and Luis Romo. Raúl Jiménez, Santiago Giménez and César Huerta appear among the attackers.
República Tcheca released a pre-list with 55 players called up. Lukas Hornicek, Martin Jedlicka and Antonin Kinsky occupy the meta. Vladimír Coufal, Robin Hranac and Tomáš Souček reinforce the defense. Lukas Provod, Adam Karabec and Pavel Šulc form the midfield. Patrik Schick and Tomáš Chorý lead the attack.
Catar selected 55 players for its shortlist, with Shehab El-Leithy, Salah Zakaria and Meshaal Barsham among the goalkeepers. The defense has Boualem Khoukhi, Pedro Miguel and Sultan Al-Buraik. Hassan Al-Haydos and Abdulaziz Hatem appear in midfield. Akram Afif and Almoez Ali lead the charge.
Paraguai released 55 names on its pre-list. Gastón Olveira, Roberto Jr. Fernández and Orlando Gill are on target. Gustavo Gómez, Fabián Balbuena and Junior Alonso appear on defense. The midfield includes Diego Gómez, Lucas Romero and Braian Ojeda. Antonio Sanabria and Julio Enciso strengthen the attack.
Espanha presented a pre-list with 55 players. Unai Simón, David Raya and Joan García occupy the goal. The defense brings together Llorente, Eric García, Pau Torres and Cucurella. Rodri, Pedri and Gavi form the creative core. Ferran Torres and Ansu Fati appear among the attackers.
Cronograma established
Copa of Mundo 2026 marks the first edition with three simultaneous venues in the tournament’s history. Estados Unidos, Canadá and México will receive the games distributed between June and July. The expanded format with 48 teams, instead of the traditional 32, required a different calendar and a longer period of competition.
Técnicos works on finalizations and adjustments to the casts before delivery deadlines. Lesões, contractual situations and performance in domestic championships influence final decisions. Cada confederation established its own disclosure schedules, respecting the maximum limit imposed by FIFA.
The official call-ups will be updated as each selection makes their announcements. Torcedores on all continents are awaiting confirmation of the names that will represent their countries in the tournament. The period leading up to June concentrates expectations and analyzes about the coaches’ choices and strategies that will guide the teams during the competition.
