All 48 final squads are now locked. The June 1 final-squad deadline has passed, and FIFA confirms every 26-player roster as official on June 2, nine days before the tournament opens in Mexico City on June 11. Every team named between 23 and 26 players, including at least 3 goalkeepers.
This is your one-page hub for FIFA World Cup 2026 squads. Use the table below to jump straight to any team’s full 26-man roster. Below that you will find the deadlines, the replacement rules that still apply right up to kickoff, and the players already ruled out through injury.
The 2026 tournament is the first 48-team World Cup. That means up to 1,248 players are registered in total, up from 832 at Qatar 2022, and more than any World Cup in history. FIFA kept the cap at 26 players per squad, the same limit as Qatar 2022, so coaches faced tight selection calls for the expanded field.
All 48 World Cup 2026 Squads
Every federation has named its final squad. Click any team to open its full 26-man roster with manager, club affiliations, and group fixtures.
FIFA World Cup 2026 Squad Deadlines
These are the three dates that governed every team’s selection.
| Stage | Deadline | Squad Size | Goalkeepers Required |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preliminary list | May 11, 2026 | 35 to 55 players | At least 4 |
| Final squad | June 1, 2026 | 23 to 26 players | At least 3 |
| FIFA official reveal | June 2, 2026 | Confirmed by FIFA | — |
The preliminary list stayed private. FIFA did not publish it. Many federations announced their own version, but the official document was internal.
The final squad is what counts. Teams could announce earlier than June 1, but their lists became official only once FIFA confirmed them on June 2.
Players named in the final 26 had to be released by their clubs by May 25. The only exceptions were players in the UEFA Champions League final (May 30), UEFA Conference League final (May 28), or CONCACAF Champions Cup final (May 30). Those clubs kept their players until the day after their final.
Squad Replacement Rules: When Can Teams Still Swap Players?
The June 1 deadline is firm, but FIFA still allows changes in two cases, and both are live right now.
Injury or illness before the first match. A player can be replaced up to 24 hours before the team’s opening match. The replacement must come from the preliminary list. The team doctor and FIFA’s General Medical Officer must both confirm the injury is serious enough to prevent the player from competing.
Goalkeeper injury during the tournament. Goalkeepers get special treatment. If a goalkeeper picks up a serious injury at any point during the tournament, the team can call up a replacement from the preliminary list. This rule applies right through the final.
Replacement players take the jersey number of the player they replace. If a new goalkeeper joins after numbers 1 to 26 are already assigned, the next available number, like 27, is used.
Players Ruled Out of World Cup 2026 Through Injury
Several stars missed the final 26 through pre-tournament injuries. With squads now confirmed, these omissions are official.
| Player | Team | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Rodrygo | Brazil | ACL |
| Eder Militao | Brazil | Hamstring (surgery) |
| Estevao | Brazil | Thigh |
| Juan Foyth | Argentina | Achilles |
| Luis Malagon | Mexico | Achilles (goalkeeper) |
| Takumi Minamino | Japan | ACL |
| Kaoru Mitoma | Japan | Hamstring |
| Serge Gnabry | Germany | Adductor |
| Xavi Simons | Netherlands | Knee |
| Hugo Ekitike | France | Achilles |
| Patrick Agyemang | USA | Achilles |
| Mohammed Salisu | Ghana | Knee |
| Samu Aghehowa | Spain | ACL |
For the full match list, see the World Cup 2026 schedule. For group breakdowns, head to the Groups page. For your printable wall chart, grab the World Cup 2026 wall chart.
FAQ about World Cup 2026 Squads
Are all 48 World Cup 2026 squads confirmed?
Yes. The final-squad deadline was June 1, 2026, and FIFA ratified every list as official on June 2, nine days before the June 11 opener. All 48 teams named between 23 and 26 players, with at least 3 goalkeepers each.
What is the squad size for FIFA World Cup 2026?
Each of the 48 teams registered a final squad of 23 to 26 players, including at least 3 goalkeepers. The preliminary list was larger, with 35 to 55 players and at least 4 goalkeepers.
When was the World Cup 2026 squad deadline?
The preliminary list deadline was May 11, 2026. The final 26-player squad deadline was June 1, 2026. FIFA published all 48 official lists on June 2.
Can teams change their squads after June 1?
Yes, but only for serious injury or illness. Outfield players can be replaced up to 24 hours before the team’s first match. Goalkeepers can be replaced at any point during the tournament. All replacements must come from the preliminary list.
Why is the squad size 26 and not larger?
FIFA kept the 26-player limit it first used at Qatar 2022, rather than expanding it for the bigger 48-team field. The three extra places over the old 23-man limit are mainly there to help teams manage injuries and player workload across a longer tournament.
Were the preliminary squad lists public?
No. FIFA kept the preliminary lists internal. Most federations released their own version, which is why you saw “55-man preliminary squad” headlines around May 11. The official FIFA document was not published.
Who was the first team to announce its final squad for World Cup 2026?
Bosnia & Herzegovina were the first to confirm a full final squad on May 11, 2026, the preliminary deadline day. The same day, Lionel Messi was named in Argentina’s initial roster.
When did each player have to be released by his club?
Clubs had to release all called-up players by May 25, 2026. Players involved in the UEFA Champions League final (May 30), UEFA Conference League final (May 28), or CONCACAF Champions Cup final (May 30) could stay with their clubs through their respective final dates.
Where can I see the official 48-team squad lists?
FIFA confirmed every official list on June 2, 2026. This page links each team’s final 26-man roster in the table above, so you can open any squad in one click.
Last updated: June 4, 2026
