The national teams have already started publishing the definitive lists of 26 players for Mundial 2026. The tournament starts on June 11th, with the opening between México and África of Sul in Estádio Azteca. Vários teams presented their call-ups in the last few days.
Coach Javier Aguirre confirmed the presence of Guillermo Ochoa, who will compete in his sixth Copa from Mundo. The 41-year-old goalkeeper plays for AEL Limassol. The Mexican roster includes names like Santiago Giménez, from Milan, and Julián Quiñones.
México bets on experience and youth
Raúl Jiménez, from Fulham, and Edson Álvarez, from West Ham, appear among those called up. Midfielder Obed Vargas, from Atlético from Madrid, is also part of the group. Aguirre has assembled a squad that mixes Liga MX players with talent from abroad.
The gatekeepers are Raúl Rangel, Guadalajara, Carlos Acevedo, Santos, and Ochoa. In defense, Jesús Gallardo, César Montes and Johan Vásquez stand out. The attack also includes Alexis Vega and César Huerta.
Coreia of Sul keeps Son Heung-min as reference
The South Korean national team confirmed Son Heung-min as captain. The striker, who plays for LAFC, leads the Asian team. Lee Kang-in, from Paris Saint-Germain, and Hwang Hee-chan, from Wolverhampton, complete the main offensive options.
Kim Min-jae, defender of Bayern of Munique, is one of the most well-known names in defense. The gatekeepers include FC Tokyo’s Kim Seung-gyu. The list is balanced between the K-League and the main European championships.
Canadá counts on Alphonso Davies and Jonathan David
Como host country, Canadá seeks to have a good campaign. Alphonso Davies, from Bayern from Munique, leads the defense. Jonathan David, from Juventus, is the main reference in the attack.
The coach called Maxime Crépeau and Dayne St. Clair for the goal. The list also includes Cyle Larin and Tajon Buchanan. The midfield has Stephen Eustáquio and Ismaël Koné.
- Alphonso Davies (Bayern of Munique)
- Jonathan David (Juventus)
- Maxime Crépeau (Orlando City)
- Stephen Eustáquio (LAFC)
- Tajon Buchanan (Villarreal)
Suíça and República Checa release full groups
Suíça included Granit Xhaka from Sunderland and Manuel Akanji from Inter. Ricardo Rodríguez, Betis, and Breel Embolo are also on the list. The European team seeks to repeat good performances in recent Mundiais.
República Checa called up Patrik Schick from Bayer Leverkusen and Tomáš Souček from West Ham. Lukáš Provod and Adam Hložek appear among the highlights. PSV goalkeeper Matěj Kovář is part of the trio of archers.
Sudáfrica and other teams complete announcements
Bafana Bafana from Sudáfrica called Ronwen Williams from Mamelodi Sundowns and Lyle Foster from Burnley. Themba Zwane and Evidence Makgopa lead the attack. The African team is betting on players from local clubs and Europa.
Outras selections also finalized their lists. The structure of 26 players per team follows the Fifa regulations for the competition that will be played in Estados Unidos, México and Canadá.
Detalhes of lists by position
Várias calls follow the pattern of three goalkeepers, ten defenders, eight or nine midfielders and the rest as attackers. Coaches prioritized players in good form at clubs.
México and Canadá, as hosts alongside Estados Unidos, look to take advantage of the fans’ support. The European and Asian teams maintained the base that played in qualifiers.
The tournament promises balance. Final lists may still be adjusted due to injury up to the limit allowed by Fifa.