World Cup 2026 Squads: Final 26-Man Rosters for All 48 Teams
The World Cup 2026 squads are locked. All 48 teams named their final 26-man rosters by the June 1 deadline, and FIFA confirmed every list on June 2. The group stage finished on June 27, and the tournament is now in the knockout rounds, with the Round of 16 running July 4 to 7 before the final on July 19.
This page is your one-stop hub for every squad. Jump to any team’s full roster in the table below, then check the squad rules, key dates, and the star players ruled out through injury.
For who is still alive in the knockouts, see the World Cup 2026 bracket.
All 48 World Cup 2026 Squads
Click any team to open its full 26-man roster with manager, club affiliations, and group fixtures. Eliminated teams stay listed as a permanent reference.
World Cup 2026 Squad Sizes, Rules and Key Dates
Every team registered a final squad of 23 to 26 players, including at least 3 goalkeepers. The earlier preliminary list held 35 to 55 players with at least 4 goalkeepers, and it stayed private, so only the final 26-man rosters are public.
Three dates shaped selection:
| Stage | Date | Squad size |
|---|---|---|
| Preliminary list | May 11, 2026 | 35 to 55 players |
| Final squad deadline | June 1, 2026 | 23 to 26 players |
| FIFA official reveal | June 2, 2026 | Confirmed lists published |
Clubs had to release their players by May 25, with an extension to May 30 for anyone involved in a Champions League, Conference League, or CONCACAF Champions Cup final.
Now that the group stage is over, only one squad change is still possible. A team can replace a goalkeeper who suffers a serious injury at any point through the final, drawing the replacement from its preliminary list. Outfield squads are fully locked, because that window closed 24 hours before each team’s opening match.
Star Players Ruled Out of World Cup 2026
These stars missed the cut through pre-tournament injuries. With squads locked, every one of these omissions is permanent.
| Player | Team | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Rodrygo | Brazil | Torn ACL |
| Eder Militao | Brazil | Hamstring (surgery) |
| Estevao | Brazil | Hamstring |
| Leonardo Balerdi | Argentina | Calf |
| Hugo Ekitike | France | Ruptured Achilles |
| Xavi Simons | Netherlands | Torn ACL |
| Jurrien Timber | Netherlands | Groin |
| Serge Gnabry | Germany | Adductor |
| Lennart Karl | Germany | Muscle tear |
| Samu Aghehowa | Spain | Knee |
| Marcelo Flores | Canada | Torn ACL |
| Christoph Baumgartner | Austria | Training injury |
FAQ About World Cup 2026 Squads
How many players are at the World Cup 2026?
The first 48-team World Cup registered up to 1,248 players in total, based on 26 per squad. That is a record, well above the 832 players named at Qatar 2022, when 32 teams competed. FIFA kept the per-team cap at 26.
Can a team replace an injured player during the knockout rounds?
Only a goalkeeper. Once a team played its opening match, its outfield squad was locked for the rest of the tournament. England defender Reece James, injured against Ghana on June 23, is a clear example: he stays in the 26 but cannot be replaced, because the outfield window has closed.
How many teams reach the Round of 16?
Thirty-two teams entered the knockout stage, and 16 of them advance out of the Round of 32 into the Round of 16, which runs July 4 to 7. The bracket then narrows to the quarter-finals, semi-finals, and the July 19 final.
Why do World Cup squads have 26 players?
FIFA expanded rosters from 23 to 26 at Qatar 2022 and kept that limit for 2026. The three extra places give managers more cover for injuries, suspensions, and player workload across a longer schedule of up to eight matches for finalists.
Where can I find the official World Cup 2026 squad lists?
FIFA published all 48 official lists on June 2, 2026. This page links every team’s final 26-man roster in the table above, so you can open any squad in one click, whether the team is still competing or already eliminated.
The World Cup 2026 squads are set for the rest of the tournament, with only goalkeeper swaps still allowed. Bookmark this hub to reach any of the 48 final rosters in one click, and use the schedule and bracket to follow the road to the July 19 final.
Last updated: July 2, 2026
