FIFA World Cup 2026: Full List of Teams and Announced Player Squads

Exam-Focused Points

1. FIFA World Cup 2026 starts on  11 June 2026 .

2. Final squad size:  26 players  per team.

3. Final squad submission deadline:  1 June 2026 .

4. Public announcement date:  2 June 2026 .

5. Provisional squad must have  35 to 55 players  including  4 goalkeepers .

6. Provisional list deadline:  11 May 2026 .

7. Total groups:  12  (Group A to L).

8. Star players to watch:  Messi, Ronaldo, Mbappe, Haaland, Salah, Neymar .

9. Teams that have announced squads: South Korea, Bosnia, Haiti, Ivory Coast, Japan, Sweden, Tunisia, Belgium, New Zealand, France.

10. Many top teams like Brazil, Argentina, England, Germany, Spain, Portugal have  not yet announced  their final squads.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: When will all teams announce their final World Cup squads?
A: All final squads must be submitted to FIFA by 1 June 2026. The official public announcement is on 2 June 2026.

Q2: How many players can each team take to the World Cup?
A: Each team can take 26 players in their final squad.

Q3: Which big teams have not yet announced their squads?
A: Brazil, Argentina, England, Germany, Spain, Portugal, Netherlands, and many others have not announced their squads yet.

Q4: Who are some star players to watch in the 2026 World Cup?
A: Lionel Messi (Argentina), Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal), Kylian Mbappe (France), Erling Haaland (Norway), and Mohamed Salah (Egypt) are some top names.

Q5: What is the deadline for provisional squad submission?
A: The deadline for provisional squads (35 to 55 players) was 11 May 2026.