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World Cup 2026 squads: Every player at this summer’s tournament in USA, Canada and Mexico

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Countries have started naming their 26-man squads for World Cup 2026 in the United States, Canada and Mexico this summer.

With 48 teams involved in the tournament, which starts on 11 June, there will be more players than ever accomplishing their goal of appearing in football’s most famous competition.

Each country must provide Fifa with a final squad of between 23 and 26 players (at least three of whom must be goalkeepers) by the deadline of 2 June, and a subsequently injured player may only be replaced by someone from a previously submitted 55-man preliminary squad, up to 24 hours before the team’s first World Cup match.

Squads are set to be announced throughout May, with Thomas Tuchel slated to name his 26-man England group on Friday 22 May, while Bosnia and Herzegovina became the first nation to confirm their squad on 11 May.

Here are all the World Cup 2026 squads and every player who will be at this summer’s tournament:

Group A

Mexico

Coach: Javier Aguirre

Preliminary squad

Goalkeepers: Alex Padilla (Athletic Club), Antonio Rodriguez (Tijuana), Carlos Acevedo (Santos Laguna), Carlos Moreno (Pachuca), Guillermo Ochoa (AEL Limassol), Raul Rangel (Chivas)

Defenders: Bryan Gonzalez (Chivas), Cesar Montes (Lokomotiv Moscow), Edson Alvarez (Fenerbahçe), Eduardo Aguila (Atletico de San Luis), Everardo Lopez (Toluca), Israel Reyes (America), Jesus Angulo (Tigres), Jesus Gallardo (Toluca), Jesus Gomez (Tijuana), Johan Vasquez (Genoa), Jorge Sanchez (PAOK), Julian Araujo (Celtic), Luis Rey (Puebla), Mateo Chavez (AZ Alkmaar), Ramon Juarez (America), Richard Ledezma (Chivas), Victor Guzman (Monterrey)

Midfielders: Alexei Dominguez (Pachuca), Alexis Gutierrez (America), Alvaro Fidalgo (Real Betis), Brian Gutierrez (Chivas), Carlos Rodriguez (Cruz Azul), Denzell Garcia (FC Juarez), Diego Lainez (Tigres), Efrain Alvarez (Chivas), Elias Montiel (Pachuca), Erick Sanchez (America), Erik Lira (Cruz Azul), Gilberto Mora (Tijuana), Isaias Violante (America), Jeremy Marquez (Cruz Azul), Jordan Carrillo (Pumas), Jorge Ruvalcaba (NY Red Bulls), Kevin Castaneda (Tijuana), Luis Chavez (Dinamo Moscu), Luis Romo (Chivas), Marcel Ruiz (Toluca), Obed Vargas (Atletico de Madrid), Orbelin Pineda (AEK), Jesus Angulo (Toluca)

Forwards: Alexis Vega (Toluca), Armando Gonzalez (Chivas), Cesar Huerta (Anderlecht), German Berterame (Inter Miami), Guillermo Martinez (Pumas), Julian Quinones (Al-Qadisiyah), Raul Jimenez (Fulham), Roberto Alvarado (Chivas), Santiago Gimenez (Milan)

South Africa

South Africa is set to announce their squad on 27 May.

Coach: Hugo Broos

South Korea

Former Tottenham star Son Heung-min, now at Los Angeles FC, has been selected for his fourth World Cup and will captain a South Korea side that includes five players currently plying their club trade in the UK – Wolves forward Hwang Hee-chan plus four midfielders in the form of Stoke’s Bae Jun-ho, Birmingham’s Paik Seung-ho, Swansea’s Eom Ji-sung and Yang Hyun-jun of Celtic. German-born defender Jens Castrop of Borussia Mönchengladbach, who has a Korean mother, also becomes the first player with dual heritage to make a South Korea World Cup squad.

Coach: Hong Myung-bo

Goalkeepers: Jo Hyeon-woo (Ulsan), Kim Seung-gyu (FC Tokyo), Song Bum-keun (Jeonbuk)

Defenders: Kim Moon-hwan (Daejeon), Kim Min-jae (Bayern Munich), Kim Tae-hyon (Kashima Antlers), Park Jin-seob (Zhejiang), Seol Young-woo (Red Star Belgrade), Jens Castrop (Borussia Mönchengladbach), Lee Ki-hyuk (Gangwon), Lee Tae-seok (Austria Wien), Lee Han-beom (Midtjylland), Cho Yu-min (Sharjah)

Midfielders: Kim Jin-gyu (Jeonbuk), Bae Jun-ho (Stoke City), Paik Seung-ho (Birmingham), Yang Hyun-jun (Celtic), Eom Ji-sung (Swansea), Lee Kang-in (Paris Saint-Germain), Lee Dong-gyeong (Ulsan), Lee Jae-sung (Mainz), Hwang In-beom (Feyenoord), Hwang Hee-chan (Wolves)

Forwards: Son Heung-min (LAFC), Oh Hyeon-gyu (Besitkas), Cho Gue-sung (Midtjylland)

Czech Republic

Coach: Miroslav Koubek

Preliminary squad

Goalkeepers: Lukas Hornicek (Braga), Martin Jedlicka (Banik Ostrava), Antonin Kinsky (Tottenham), Jan Koutny (Sigma Olomouc), Matej Kovar (PSV Eindhoven), Jakub Markovic (Slavia Prague), Jindrich Stanek (Slavia Prague)

Defenders: Vladimir Coufal (TSG Hoffenheim), David Douděra (Slavia Prague), Matěj Hadas (Sigma Olomouc), Tomas Holes (Slavia Prague), Robin Hranac (TSG Hoffenheim), Stěpan Chaloupek (Slavia Prague), Vaclav Jemelka (Viktoria Plzen), David Jurasek (Slavia Prague), Ladislav Krejci (Wolverhampton Wanderers), Karel Spacil (Viktoria Plzen), Adam Sevinský (Sparta Prague), Martin Vitik (Bologna), Tomas Vlcek (Slavia Prague), Jaroslav Zelený (Sparta Prague), David Zima (Slavia Prague)

Midfielders: Lukas Ambros (Gornik Zabrze), Michal Beran (Sigma Olomouc), Pavel Bucha (FC Cincinnati), Lukas Cerv (Viktoria Plzen), Krystof Danek (LASK Linz), Vladimir Darida (Hradec Kralove), Patrik Hellebrand (Gornik Zabrze), Adam Karabec (Lyon), Ondrej Kricfalusi (Banik Ostrava), Tomas Ladra (Viktoria Plzen), David Planka (Banik Ostrava), Lukas Provod (Slavia Prague), Matěj Rynes (Sparta Prague), Lukas Sadilek (Gornik Zabrze), Michal Sadilek (Slavia Prague), Hugo Sochůrek (Sparta Prague), Alexandr Sojka (Viktoria Plzen), Tomas Soucek (West Ham), Pavel Sulc (Lyon), Denis Visinský (Viktoria Plzen)

Forwards: Adam Hložek (TSG Hoffenheim), Tomas Chorý (Slavia Prague), Mojmir Chytil (Slavia Prague), Christophe Kabongo (Mlada Boleslav), Jan Kliment (Sigma Olomouc), Jan Kuchta (Sparta Prague), Vasil Kusej (Slavia Prague), Ondřej Mihalik (Hradec Kralove), Vojtěch Patrak (Pardubice), Vaclav Sejk (Sigma Olomouc), Patrik Schick (Bayer Leverkusen), Matej Vydra (Viktoria Plzen)

Group B

Canada

Canada are set to announce their squad on 29 May.

Coach: Jesse Marsch

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Bosnia, who beat Wales in the playoffs en route to qualifying for just the second World Cup in their history, became the first side to name their squad on 11 May, with 40-year-old Edin Dzeko the headline inclusion. Roger Milla for Cameroon in 1994 is the only previous outfield player in his 40s to have appeared at a World Cup but former Man City striker Dzeko is set to be added to that exclusive club. Hull midfielder Amir Hadziahmetovic is the only English-based player in the 26-man group.

Coach: Sergej Barbarez

Goalkeepers: Nikola Vasilj (St Pauli), Martin Zlomislic (Rijeka), Osman Hadzikic (Slaven Belupo)

Defenders: Sead Kolasinac (Atalanta), Amar Dedic (Benfica), Nihad Mujakic (Gaziantep), Nikola Katic (Schalke), Tarik Muharemovic (Sassuolo), Stjepan Radeljic (Rijeka), Dennis Hadzikadunic (Sampdoria), Nidal Celik (Lens)

Midfielders: Amir Hadziahmetovic (Hull City), Ivan Sunjic (Pafos), Ivan Basic (Astana), Dzenis Burnic (Karlsruher), Ermin Mahmic (Slovan Liberec), Benjamin Tahirovic (Brondby), Amar Memic (Viktoria Plzen), Armin Gigovic (Young Boys), Kerim Alajbegovic (RB Salzburg), Esmir Bajraktarevic (PSV Eindhoven)

Forwards: Ermedin Demirovic (VfB Stuttgart), Jovo Lukic (Universitatea Cluj), Samed Bazdar (Jagiellonia Bialystok), Haris Tabakovic (Borussia Monchengladbach), Edin Dzeko (Schalke)

Qatar

Coach: Julen Lopetegui

Preliminary squad

Goalkeepers: Shehab Elleithy (Al Shahania), Salah Zakaria (Al Duhail), Meshaal Barsham (Al Sadd), Mahmoud Abunada (Al Rayyan)

Defenders: Boualem Khoukhi (Al Sadd), Pedro Miguel (Al Sadd), Sultan Al Brake (Al Duhail), Tarek Salman (Al Sadd), Al-Hashmi Al-Hussain (Al Arabi), Ayoub Al-Alawi (Al Gharafa), Bassam Al-Rawi (Al Duhail), Rayyan Al-Ali (Al Gharafa), Issa Laye (Al Arabi), Lucas Mendes (Al Wakrah), Mohammed Waad (Al Shamal), Niall Mason (Qatar)

Midfielders: Ahmed Fathi (Al Arabi), Jassim Gaber (Al Rayyan), Assim Madibo (Al Wakrah), Abdulaziz Hatem (Al Rayyan), Karim Boudiaf (Al Duhail), Mohammed Mannai (Al Shamal), Homam Al-Amin (Cultural Leonesa)

Forwards: Almoez Ali (Al Duhail), Akram Afif (Al Sadd), Tahsin Mohammed (Al Duhail), Edmilson Junior (Al Duhail), Ahmed Al-Ganehi (Al Gharafa), Ahmed Alaa (Al Rayyan), Sebastian Soria (Qatar), Hassan Al-Haydos (Al Sadd), Mubarak Shannan (Al Duhail), Mohammed Muntari (Al Gharafa), Yusuf Abdurisag (Al Wakrah)

Switzerland

Switzerland’s most-capped player Granit Xhaka will head to his fourth consecutive World Cup, while Real Betis full-back Ricardo Rodriguez will do likewise in an experienced squad named by Murat Yakin. Sunderland captain Xhaka will also skipper his country and is joined by three other Premier League players in Nottingham Forest striker Dan Ndoye, Leeds forward Noah Okafor and Burnley attacker Zeki Amdouni, who only returned from a long-term knee injury this month. Young Boys forwards Alvyn Sanches and Joel Monteiro are surprise omissions.

Coach: Murat Yakin

Goalkeepers: Marvin Keller (Young Boys), Gregor Kobel (Borussia Dortmund), Yvon Mvogo (Lorient).

Defenders: Manuel Akanji (Inter Milan), Aurele Amenda (Eintracht Frankfurt), Eray Comert (Valencia), Nico Elvedi (Borussia Moenchengladbach), Luca Jaquez (VfB Stuttgart), Miro Muheim (Hamburg), Ricardo Rodriguez (Real Betis), and Silvan Widmer (Mainz).

Midfielders: Michel Aebischer (Pisa), Christian Fassnacht (Young Boys), Remo Freuler (Bologna), Ardon Jashari (AC Milan), Johan Manzambi (Freiburg), Fabian Rieder (Augsburg), Djibril Sow (Sevilla), Ruben Vargas (Sevilla), Granit Xhaka (Sunderland), Denis Zakaria (Monaco).

Forwards: Zeki Amdouni (Burnley), Breel Embolo (Stade Rennais), Cédric Itten (Fortuna Düsseldorf), Dan Ndoye (Nottingham Forest), Noah Okafor (Leeds).

Group C

Brazil

Brazil’s all-time leading goalscorer Neymar has recovered from injury to be part of Carlo Ancelotti’s Brazil squad and will be hoping to make his first appearance for his country since 2023. Chelsea pair Joao Pedro and Andrey Santos were surprise omissions but the squad is strewn with Premier League stars, including Alisson, Gabriel Magalhaes, Bruno Guimaraes, Casemiro, Gabriel Martinelli, Igor Thiago, Matheus Cunha and Rayan.

Coach: Carlo Ancelotti

Goalkeepers: Alisson (Liverpool), Ederson (Fenerbahçe), Weverton (Gremio)

Defenders: Alex Sandro (Flamengo), Bremer (Juventus), Danilo (Flamengo), Douglas Santos (Zenit), Gabriel Magalhaes (Arsenal), Ibanez (Al Ahli), Leo Pereira (Flamengo), Marquinhos (PSG), Wesley (Roma)

Midfielders: ​Bruno Guimaraes (Newcastle), Casemiro (Manchester United), Danilo Santos (Botafogo), Fabinho (Al Ittihad), Lucas ‌Paqueta (Flamengo)

Forwards: Endrick (Lyon), Gabriel Martinelli (Arsenal), Igor Thiago (Brentford), Luiz Henrique (Zenit), ​Matheus Cunha (Manchester United), Neymar (Santos), Raphinha (Barcelona), Rayan (Bournemouth), Vinicius Jr (Real Madrid)

Morocco

Morocco are set to announce their squad on 21 May.

Coach: Mohamed Ouahbi

Haiti

Haiti has included Premier League stars Wilson Isidor and Jean-Ricner Bellegarde in their squad for the World Cup, where they will play Scotland in their opening game. All-time top scorer Duckens Nazon – formerly of Coventry and Oldham – is also included to lead the line this summer.

Coach: Sebastien Migne

Goalkeepers: Johnny Placide (Bastia), Alexandre Pierre (Sochaux), Josue Duverger (FC Cosmos Koblenz)

Defenders: Carlens Arcus (Angers), Wilguens Pauguain (Zulte Waregem), Duke Lacroix (Colorado Springs), Martin Experience (Nancy), Jean-Kevin Duverne (KAA Gent), Ricardo Ade (LDU Quito), Hannes Delcroix (Lugano), Keeto Thermoncy (Young Boys Berne)

Midfielders: Leverton Pierre (Vizela), Carl-Fred Sainthe (El Paso Locomotive), Jean-Jacques Danley (Philadelphia Union), Jean-Ricner Bellegarde (Wolves), Pierre Woodenski (Violette), Dominique Simon (Tatran Presov)

Forwards: Louicius Deedson (Dallas), Ruben Providence (Almere City), Josué Casimir (Auxerre), Derrick Etienne (Toronto), Wilson Isidor (Sunderland), Duckens Nazon (Esteghlal), Frantzdy Pierrot (Çaykur Rizespor), Yassin Fortune (Vizela), and Lenny Joseph (Ferencváros).

Scotland

Ross Stewart has come out of the international wilderness to earn a first Scotland call-up since 2022 after banging in the goals for Southampton this season but the likes of Oli McBurnie, Oliver Burke and Kieron Bowie miss out up front. Craig Gordon is one of the goalkeeping options at the age of 43, while Ben Gannon-Doak has recovered from injury sufficiently to be included and teenage winger Findlay Curtis also gets the nod but Udinese midfielder Lennon Miller misses out.

Coach: Steve Clarke

Goalkeepers: Craig Gordon (Hearts), Angus Gunn (Nottingham Forest), Liam Kelly (Rangers)

Defenders: Grant Hanley (Hibernian), Jack Hendry (Al-Etiffaq), Aaron Hickey (Brentford), Dom Hyam (Wrexham), Scott McKenna (Dinamo Zagreb), Nathan Patterson (Everton), Anthony Ralston (Celtic), Andy Robertson (Liverpool), John Souttar (Rangers), Kieran Tierney (Celtic)

Midfielders: Ryan Christie (Bournemouth), Finlay Curtis (Kilmarnock), Lewis Ferguson (Bologna), Ben Gannon-Doak (Bournemouth), Billy Gilmour (Napoli), John McGinn (Aston Villa), Kenny McLean (Norwich), Scott McTominay (Napoli)

Forwards: Che Adams (Torino), Lyndon Dykes (Charlton), George Hirst (Ipswich), Lawrence Shankland (Hearts), Ross Stewart (Southampton)

Group D

USA

The USA are set to announce their squad on 26 May.

Coach: Mauricio Pochettino

Paraguay

Coach: Gustavo Alfaro

Preliminary squad

Goalkeepers: Roberto Fernandez (Cerro Porteno), Orlando Gill (San Lorenzo), Gaston Olveira (Olimpia), Carlos Coronel (Sao Paulo), Santiago Rojas (Nacional), Juan Espinola (Barracas Central)

Defenders: Gustavo Gomez (Palmeiras), Junior Alonso (Atletico Mineiro), Fabian Balbuena (Gremio), Omar Alderete (Sunderland), Juan Caceres (Dynamo Moscow), Blas Riveros (Cerro Porteno), Alan Benitez (Libertad), Agustin Sandez (Rosario Central), Mateo Gamarra (Cruzeiro), Saul Salcedo (Newell’s Old Boys), Jose Canale (Lanus), Diego Leon (Manchester United), Alexandro Maidana (Talleres), Alcides Benitez (Belgrano), Ronaldo Dejesus (Lanus), Alan Nunez (Nacional)

Midfielders: Miguel Almiron (Atlanta United), Mathias Villasanti (Gremio), Kaku (Al Ain), Andres Cubas (Vancouver Whitecaps), Ramon Sosa (Palmeiras), Diego Gomez (Brighton & Hove Albion), Damian Bobadilla (Sao Paulo), Braian Ojeda (Orlando City), Matias Galarza (Atlanta United), Robert Piris Da Motta (Cerro Porteno), Alvaro Campuzano (Libertad), Diego Gonzalez (Atlas), Hugo Cuenca (Burgos), Mauricio Magalhaes (Palmeiras), Lucas Romero (Universidad de Chile), Enso Gonzalez (Wolverhampton Wanderers), Ruben Lezcano (Olimpia)

Forwards: Oscar Romero (Huracan), Angel Romero (Boca Juniors), Antonio Sanabria (Cremonese), Julio Enciso (Strasbourg), Gabriel Avalos (Independiente), Carlos Gonzalez (Independiente del Valle), Alex Arce (Independiente Rivadavia), Adam Bareiro (Boca Juniors), Lorenzo Melgarejo (Libertad), Isidro Pitta (Red Bull Bragantino), Ronaldo Martinez (Talleres), Gustavo Caballero (Portsmouth), Robert Morales (UNAM), Adrian Alcaraz (Olimpia), Rodney Redes (LDU Quito)

Australia

Australia are set to announce their squad on 1 June.

Coach: Tony Popovic

Turkey

Coach: Vincenzo Montella

Group E

Germany

Germany has handed a shock recall to Manuel Neuer, who has come out of retirement to bolster Julian Nagelsmann’s squad. Bayern Munich’s Serge Gnabry has missed out after injury but young clubmate Lennart Karl has made the cut.

Coach: Julian Nagelsmann

Goalkeepers: Oliver Baumann (Hoffenheim), Manuel Neuer (Bayern Munich), Alexander Nubel (Stuttgart)

Defenders: Joshua Kimmich (Bayern Munich), Nico Schlotterbeck (Borussia Dortmund), Nathaniel Brown (Eintracht Frankfurt), David Raum (Leipzig), Waldemar Anton (Borussia Dortmund), Antonio Rudiger (Real Madrid), Malick Thiaw (Newcastle), Jonathan Tah (Bayern Munich)

Midfielders: Jamal Musiala (Bayern Munich), Jamie Leweling (Stuttgart), Aleksandar Pavlovic (Bayern Munich), Nadiem Amiri (Mainz), Felix Nmecha (Borussia Dortmund), Angelo Stiller (Stuttgart), Leon Goretzka (Bayern Munich), Pascal Gross (Brighton)

Forwards: Kai Havertz (Arsenal), Deniz Undav (Stuttgart), Maximilian Beier (Borussia Dortmund), Florian Wirtz (Liverpool), Nick Woltemade (Newcastle), Lennart Karl (Bayern Munich), Leroy Sane (Galatasaray)

Curacao

The smallest nation to ever qualify for the World Cup, Curaçao, also has the oldest coach in the tournament’s history – 78-year-old Dick Advocaat – and he has selected four players from English clubs in his 26-man squad. Middlesbrough winger Sontje Hansen; Sheffield United’s Tahith Chong; Rotherham midfielders Ar’Jany Martha and Shurandy Sambo, who is on loan at Sparta Rotterdam from Burnley; all make the cut, as do ex-Aston Villa man Leandro Bacuna and his brother Juninho Bacuna, who played for Huddersfield and Birmingham.

Coach: Dick Advocaat

Goalkeepers: Tyrick Bodak (SC Telstar), Trevor Doornbusch (VVV-Venlo), Eloy Room (Miami FC).

Defenders: Riechedly Bazoer (Konyaspor), Joshua Brenet (Kayserispor), Roshon Van Eijma (RKC Waalwijk), Sherel Floranus (PEC Zwolle), Deveron Fonville (NEC Nijmegen), Jurien Gaari (Abha Club), Armando Obispo (PSV Eindhoven), and Shurandy Sambo (Sparta Rotterdam).

Midfielders: Juninho Bacuna (FC Volendam), Leandro Bacuna (Igdır), Livano Comenencia (FC Zurich), Kevin Felida (FC Den Bosch), Ar’Jany Martha (Rotherham United), Tyrese Noslin (SC Telstar), andSK Beveren).

Ivory Coast

The Ivory Coast has included Inter Milan’s Ange-Yoan Bonny after the France youth international had his switch of nationality approved by Fifa. There is a recall for former Arsenal forward Nicolas Pepe, who was not involved in the Africa Cup of Nations, but neither Wilfried Zaha nor Sebastien Haller has earned inclusion.

Coach: Emerse Fae

Goalkeepers: Yahia Fofana (Rizespor), Mohamed ​Kone (Charleroi), Alban Lafont (Panathinaikos)

Defenders: Emmanuel Agbadou (Wolverhampton Wanderers), Clement Akpa (AJ Auxerre), Ousmane Diomande (Sporting), Guela Doue (Racing Strasbourg), Ghislain Konan (Gil `Vicente), Odilon Kossonou (Atalanta), Evan Ndicka (AS Roma), Wilfried Singo (Galatasaray)

Midfielders: Seko Fofana (Stade ⁠Rennais), Parfait Guiagon (Charleroi), Franck Kessie (Al Ahli), Christ Oulai (Trabzonspor), Ibrahim Sangare (Nottingham Forest), Jean-Michael Seri (NK Maribor)

Forwards: Simon ‌Adingra (AS Monaco), Ange-Yoan ​Bonny (Inter Milan), Amad Diallo (Manchester United), Oumar ‌Diakite (Cercle Brugge), Yan Diomande (RB Leipzig), Evann ​Guessand (Aston Villa), Nicolas Pepe (Villarreal), Bazoumana Toure (Hoffenheim), Elye Wahi (Nice)

Ecuador

Coach: Sebastian Beccacece

Group F

Netherlands

The Netherlands are set to announce their squad on 27 May.

Coach: Ronald Koeman

Japan

Brighton’s Kaoru Mitoma has missed out on Japan’s squad for the World Cup after a cruelly timed hamstring injury, with Takumi Minamino, another attacking option, sidelined as he recovers from a serious knee issue. Former Arsenal defender Takehiro Tomiyasu has endured his own series of set-backs but is in line to make his first appearance for his country in nearly two years.

Coach: Hajime Moriyasu

Goalkeepers: Tomoki Hayakawa (Kashima Antlers), Keisuke Osako (Sanfrecce Hiroshima), Aya Suzuka (Parma Calcio).

Defenders: Yuto Nagatomo (FC Tokyo), Shogo Taniguchi (Sint-Truiden), Ko Itakura (Ajax), Tsuyoshi Watanabe (Feyenoord), Takehiro Tomiyasu (Ajax), Hiroki Ito (Bayern Munich), Ayumu Seko (Le Havre), Yukinari Sugawara (Werder Bremen), Junosuke Suzuki (FC Copenhagen).

Midfielders: Wataru Endo (Liverpool), Junya Ito (Genk), Daichi Kamada (Crystal Palace), Koki Ogawa (NEC Nijmegen), Daizen Maeda (Celtic), Ritsu Doan (Eintracht Frankfurt), Ao Tanaka (Leeds United), Kaishu Sano (Mainz), Takefusa Kubo (Real Sociedad)

Forwards: Ayase Ueda (Feyenoord), Keito Nakamura (Stade de Reims), Ito Suzuki (Freiburg), Kento Shiode (Wolfsburg), Keisuke Goto (Sint-Truiden).

Sweden

There were few surprises in the Sweden squad named by Graham Potter, with Tottenham’s Dejan Kulusevski omitted as expected after a year out of the game with a knee injury. Arsenal’s Viktor Gyokeres and Liverpool’s Alexander Isak give Potter plenty of firepower up front, with the former Chelsea and West Ham manager hopeful that the latter can find form. “Our challenge is to get Alex in the best moment of the season and for him to hit top form,” Potter said. “Because if he does, he’s a world-class player.”

Coach: Graham Potter

Goalkeepers: Kristoffer Nordfeldt (AIK), Viktor Johansson (Stoke City), Jacob Widell Zetterstrom (Derby ⁠County)

Defenders: Daniel Svensson (Borussia Dortmund), Victor Lindelof (Aston Villa), Isak Hien (Atalanta), Carl Starfelt (Celta Vigo), Elliot Stroud (Mjällby AIF), Gustaf Lagerbielke (Braga), Gabriel Gudmundsson (Leeds United), Emil Holm (Juventus), Hjalmar Ekdal (Burnley), Erik Smith (St Pauli).

Midfielders and ​forwards: Taha Ali (Malmö FF), Yasin Ayari (Brighton & Hove Albion), Lucas ‌Bergvall (Tottenham Hotspur), Anthony Elanga (Newcastle United), Viktor Gyökeres (Arsenal), Jesper ​Karlström (Udinese), Gustaf Nilsson (Club Brugge), Benjamin Nygren (Celtic), Mattias Svanberg (VfL Wolfsburg), Besfort Zeneli (Royale Union Saint-Gilloise), Alexander Isak (Liverpool), Alexander Bernhardsson (Holstein Kiel), Ken Sema (Pafos).

Tunisia

Tunisia have left out 34-year-old midfielder Ferjani Sassi, who has over one hundred national caps, as well as experienced defender Yassine Meriah, who has 95 caps, from their squad for the World Cup. Ex-Nottingham Forest manager Sabri Lamouchi took charge of Tunisia in January and has left both players out of friendlies earlier this year, hinting that they wouldn’t earn recalls. Paris Saint-Germain forward Khalil Ayari, who is yet to break into the first team, makes the squad.

Coach: Sabri Lamouchi

Goalkeepers: Sabri Ben Hessen (Etoile Sahel), Abdelmouhib Chamakh (Club Africain), Aymen Dahman (CS Sfaxien)

Defenders: Ali Abdi (Nice), Adem Arous (Kasimpasa), Mohamed Amine Ben Hamida (Esperance), Dylan Bronn (Servette Geneva), Raed Chikhaoui (US Monastir), Moutaz Neffati (Norrkoping), Omar Rekik (NK Maribor), Montassar Talbi (Lorient), Yan Valery (Young Boys Berne)

Midfielders: Mortadha Ben Ouanes (Kasimpasa), Anis Ben Slimane (Norwich City), Ismael Gharbi (FC Augsburg), Rani Khedira (Union Berlin), Mohamed Hadj Mahmoud (Lugano), Hannibal Mejbri (Burnley), Ellyes Skhiri (Eintracht Frankfurt)

Forwards: Elias Achouri (FC Copenhagen), Khalil Ayari (Paris Saint-Germain), Firas Chaouat (Club Africain), Rayan Elloumi (Vancouver Whitecaps), Hazem Mastouri (Dynamo Makhachkala), Elias Saad (Hannover 96), Sebastian Tounekti (Celtic)

Group G

Belgium

Belgium have gambled on the fitness of Romelu Lukaku, set to appear at a fourth World Cup despite having played just an hour of competitive football this season. Kevin De Bruyne, Axel Witsel and Thibaut Courtois – who has had his own recent injury issues – are also primed for a fourth tournament, while the promising 21-year-old Matias Fernandez-Pardo has committed to the country of his birth, having previously switched allegiance to Spain.

Coach: Rudi Garcia

Goalkeepers: Thibaut Courtois (Real Madrid), Senne Lammens (Manchester United), Mike Penders (Racing Strasbourg) ‌

Defenders: Timothy Castagne (Fulham), Zeno Debast (Sporting Lisbon), ⁠Maxim De Cuyper (Brighton & Hove Albion), Koni De Winter (AC Milan), Brandon Mechele (Club Brugge), ⁠Thomas Meunier (Lille), Nathan Ngoy (Lille), Joaquin Seys (Club Brugge), Arthur Theate (Eintracht Frankfurt)

Midfielders: Kevin De Bruyne (Napoli), Amadou Onana (Aston Villa), Nicolas Raskin (Rangers), Youri Tielemans (Aston Villa), Hans Vanaken (Club Brugge), Axel Witsel (Girona)

Forwards: Charles De ‌Ketelaere (Atalanta), Jeremy Doku (Manchester City), Matias Fernandez-Pardo (Lille), Romelu ​Lukaku (Napoli), Dodi Lukebakio (Benfica), Diego Moreira (Racing Strasbourg), Alexis Saelemaekers (AC Milan), and Leandro Trossard (Arsenal).

Egypt

Egypt are set to announce their squad on 29 May.

Coach: Hossam Hassan

Iran

Iran is set to announce their squad on 1 June.

Coach: Amir Ghalenoei

New Zealand

English coach Darren Bazeley has dipped into non-league football to help fill his New Zealand squad with 36-year-old defender Tommy Smith, who plays for National League side Braintree Town, featuring for the first time since 2024. Smith actually appeared for the All Whites at their most recent World Cup in 2010, as did Nottingham Forest striker Chris Wood, who captains the side. On the other end of the experience spectrum, two-cap Newcastle Jets midfielder Lachlan Bayliss has also been selected by Bazeley.

Coach: Darren Bazeley

Goalkeepers: Max Crocombe (Millwall FC), Alex Paulsen (Lechia Gdańsk), Michael Woud (Auckland FC)

Defenders: Tim Payne (Wellington Phoenix), Francis De Vries (Auckland FC), Tyler Bindon (Nottingham Forest), Michael Boxall (Minnesota United), Liberato Cacace (Wrexham AFC), Nando Pijnaker (Auckland FC), Finn Surman (Portland Timbers), Callan Elliot (Auckland FC), Tommy Smith (Braintree Town)

Midfielders: Joe Bell (Viking FK), Marko Stamenic (Swansea City), Alex Rufer (Wellington Phoenix), Ryan Thomas (PEC Zwolle), Lachlan Bayliss (Newcastle Jets)

Forwards: Matt Garbett (Peterborough United), Chris Wood (Nottingham Forest), Sarpreet Singh (Wellington Phoenix), Eli Just (Motherwell FC), Kosta Barbarouses (Western Sydney Wanderers), Ben Waine (Port Vale), Ben Old (Saint-Etienne), Callum McCowatt (Silkeborg), Jesse Randall (Auckland FC)

Group H

Spain

Spain are set to announce their squad on 25 May.

Coach: Luis de la Fuente

Cape Verde

Dublin-born Shamrock Rovers centre-back Roberto Lopes, who first received an international call-up when the manager contacted him via LinkedIn, is part of Cape Verde’s squad for their first-ever World Cup. Coach Bubista has also taken a gamble on the fitness of centre-back ⁠Logan Costa, who played 13 minutes for Villarreal at the weekend in his first action since rupturing his ACL last July, while San Diego goalkeeper CJ dos Santos is the only uncapped player in the squad after having a switch of allegiance from the US approved by Fifa last week.

Coach: Bubista

Goalkeepers: Vozinha (Chaves), Marcio Rosa (Montana), CJ dos Santos (San Diego).

Defenders: Stopira (Torreense), Roberto Lopes (Shamrock Rovers), Joao Paulo (FCSB), Diney (Al Bataeh), Logan Costa (Villarreal), Steven Moreira (Columbus Crew), Wagner Pina (Trabzonspor), Sidny Lopes Cabral (Benfica), and Kelvin Pires (SJK).

Midfielders: Jamiro Monteiro (PEC Zwolle), Kevin Pina (Krasnodar), Deroy Duarte (Ludogorets), Telmo Arcanjo (Vitória Guimarães), Laros Duarte (Puskás Akadémia), and Yannick Semedo (Farense).

Forwards: Ryan Mendes (Igdir), Garry Rodrigues (Apollon Limassol), Willy Semedo (Omonia), Jovane Cabral (Estrela Amadora), Gilson Tavares (Akron Tolyatti), Dailon Livramento (Casa Pia), Helio Varela (Maccabi Tel Aviv), and Nuno da Costa (Istanbul Basaksehir).

Saudi Arabia

Coach: Georgios Donis

Uruguay

Coach: Marcelo Bielsa

Group I

France

Lens goalkeeper Robin Risser has been rewarded for his outstanding form for Ligue 1’s surprise package with a spot as France’s third-choice goalkeeper. In a battle of Premier League forwards for the final place in a deep attacking group, Crystal Palace’s Jean-Philippe Mateta edges out Tottenham loanee Randal Kolo Muani – a scorer in the final shootout four years ago.

Coach: Didier Deschamps

Goalkeepers: Mike Maignan, Brice Samba, Robin Risser.

Defenders: Lucas Digne, Malo Gusto, Lucas Hernandez, Theo Hernandez, Ibrahima Konaté, Jules Koundé, Maxence Lacroix, William Saliba, Dayot Upamecano.

Midfielders: N’Golo Kanté, Manu Koné, Adrien Rabiot, Aurélien Tchouaméni, Warren Zaïre-Emery.

Forwards: Maghnes Akliouche, Bradley Barcola, Rayan Cherki, Ousmane Dembele, Desire Doue, Jean-Philippe Mateta, Kylian Mbappe, Michael Olise, and Marcus Thuram.

Senegal

It is a relatively settled provisional squad named by Senegal, who have appealed the stripping of their Africa Cup of Nations crown to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (Cas) after the controversial awarding of the final victory to Morocco. A 28-man group will be trimmed before the tournament but Sadio Mané, Nicolas Jackson, Iliman Ndiaye and Ismaila Sarr are familiar faces in the forward line, while Kalidou Koulibaly and Idrissa Gueye provide solidity further back. Bayern Munich’s 18-year-old midfielder Bara Ndiaye has also been called up.

Coach: Pape Thiaw

Goalkeepers: Edouard Mendy (Al-Ahli), Yehvann Diouf (Nice), Mory Diaw (Le Havre)

Defenders: Krepin Diatta (Monaco), Antoine Mendy (Nice), Abdoulaye Seck (Maccabi Haifa), Kalidou Koulibaly (Al-Hilal), Ilay Camara (Anderlecht), Moussa Niakhate (Lyon), Mamadou Sarr (Chelsea), El-Hadji Malick Diouf (West Ham United), Moustapha Mbow (Paris FC), Ismail Jakobs (Galatasaray)

Midfielders: Idrissa Gueye (Everton), Habib Diarra (Sunderland), ​Pape Matar Sarr (Tottenham), Pape Gueye (Villarreal), Lamine Camara (Monaco), Pathe ‌Ciss (Rayo Vallecano), Bara Ndiaye (Bayern Munich)

Forwards: Sadio Mane (Al-Nassr), ​Bamba Dieng (Lorient), Iliman Ndiaye (Everton), Nicolas Jackson (Bayern Munich), Assane Diao (Como), Ibrahim Mbaye (Paris St-Germain), Cherif Ndiaye (Samsunspor), Ismaila Sarr (Crystal Palace)

Iraq

Iraq are set to announce their squad on 1 June.

Coach: Graham Arnold

Norway

Norway are set to announce their squad on 21 May.

Coach: Stale Solbakken

Group J

Argentina

Coach: Lionel Scaloni

Preliminary squad

Goalkeepers: Emiliano Martinez (Aston Villa), Geronimo Rulli (Olympique de Marseille), Juan Musso (Atletico Madrid), Walter Benitez (Crystal Palace), Facundo Cambeses (Racing Club), Santiago Beltran (River Plate)

Defenders: Agustin Giay (Palmeiras), Gonzalo Montiel (River Plate), Nahuel Molina (Atletico Madrid), Nicolas Capaldo (Hamburger), Kevin Mac Allister (Union Saint Gilloise), Lucas Martinez Quarta (River Plate), Marcos Senesi (Bournemouth), Lisandro Martinez (Manchester United), Nicolas Otamendi (Benfica), German Pezzella (River Plate), Leonardo Balerdi (Marseille), Cristian Romero (Tottenham), Lautaro Di Lollo (Boca Juniors), Zaid Romero (Getafe), Facundo Medina (Marseille), Marcos Acuna (River Plate), Nicolas Tagliafico (Lyon), Gabriel Rojas (Racing Club)

Midfielders: Maximo Perrone (Como), Leandro Paredes (Boca Juniors), Guido Rodriguez (Valencia), Anibal Moreno (River Plate), Milton Delgado (Boca Juniors), Alan Varela (Porto), Ezequiel Fernandez (Bayer Leverkusen), Rodrigo De Paul (Inter Miami), Exequiel Palacios (Bayer Leverkusen), Enzo Fernandez (Chelsea), Alexis Mac Allister (Liverpool), Giovani Lo Celso (Real Betis), Nicolas Dominguez (Nottingham Forest), Emiliano Buendia (Aston Villa), Valentin Barco (Strasbourg)

Forwards: Lionel Messi (Inter Miami), Nicolas Paz (Como), Franco Mastantuono (Real Madrid), Thiago Almada (Atletico Madrid), Tomas Aranda (Boca Juniors), Nicolas Gonzalez (Atletico Madrid), Alejandro Garnacho (Chelsea), Giuliano Simeone (Atletico Madrid), Matias Soule (Roma), Claudio Echeverri (Girona), Gianluca Prestianni (Benfica), Santiago Castro (Bologna), Lautaro Martinez (Inter Milan), Jose Manuel Lopez (Palmeiras), Julian Alvarez (Atletico Madrid), Mateo Pellegrino (Parma)

Algeria

Algeria are set to announce their squad on 31 May.

Coach: Vladimir Petkovic

Austria

Ex-Man United boss Ralf Rangnick has included former England youth international Carney Chukwuemeka in his Austria squad for the World Cup after the Borussia Dortmund winger had his switch of international allegiance approved earlier this year. Real Madrid star David Alaba captains the side but fourteen of the 26-strong squad play in the Bundesliga, with Konrad Laimer, Marcel Sabitzer and Christoph Baumgartner among the biggest names, while Tottenham centre-back Kevin Danso and veteran striker Marko Arnautovic – formerly of Stoke and West Ham – are also selected.

Coach: Ralf Rangnick

Goalkeepers: Patrick Pentz (Brøndby), Alexander Schlager (RB Salzburg), Florian Wiegele (Viktoria Plzen)

Defenders: David Affengruber (Elche), ​David Alaba (Real Madrid), Kevin Danso (Tottenham Hotspur), Marco Friedl (Werder Bremen), Philipp ‌Lienhart (Freiburg), Phillipp Mwene (Mainz), ⁠Stefan Posch (Mainz), Alexander Prass (Hoffenheim), Michael Svoboda (Venezia)

Midfielders: Christoph Baumgartner (RB Leipzig), Carney Chukwuemeka (Borussia Dortmund), Florian Grillitsch (Braga), Konrad Laimer (Bayern Munich), Marcel Sabitzer (Borussia Dortmund), Xaver Schlager (RB Leipzig), Romano Schmid (Werder Bremen), Alessandro Schopf (Wolfsberger), Nicolas Seiwald (RB Leipzig), Paul Wanner (PSV Eindhoven), Patrick Wimmer (Wolfsburg)

Forwards: Marko Arnautovic (Crvena Zvezda), Michael Gregoritsch (Augsburg), Sasa Kalajdzic (LASK)

Jordan

Coach: Jamal Sellami

Group K

Portugal (*one goalkeeper to be removed)

Cristiano Ronaldo heads to a sixth World Cup at the age of 41, having scored at each of his previous five, and will try to follow in the footsteps of Cameroon’s Roger Milla in 1994 by becoming an outfield player in his 40s to make a World Cup appearance. The rest of Roberto Martinez’s squad doesn’t hold any surprises, with Ronaldo’s Al Nassr teammate Joao Felix joining him up front and Premier League stars such as Bruno Fernandes, Bernardo Silva, Pedro Neto, Diogo Dalot and Matheus Nunes all included. Martinez will remove one of his four goalkeepers before the 2 June deadline to reduce the squad to the permitted 26 players.

Coach: Roberto Martinez

Goalkeepers: Diogo Costa (Porto), Jose Sa (Wolves), Rui Silva (Sporting), Ricardo Velho (Genclerbirligi)

Defenders: Diogo Dalot (Manchester United), Matheus Nunes (Manchester City), Ruben Dias (Manchester City), Nelson Semedo (Fenerbahce), Joao Cancelo (Barcelona), Nuno Mendes (PSG), Goncalo Inacio (Sporting), Renato Veiga (Villareal), Tomas Araujo (Benfica)

Midfielders: Ruben Neves (Al Hilal), Samu Costa (Mallorca), Joao Neves (PSG), Vitinha (PSG), Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United), Bernardo Silva (Manchester City)

Forwards: Cristiano Ronaldo (Al Nassr), Joao Felix (Al Nassr), Francisco Trincao (Sporting), Francisco Conceicao (Juventus), Pedro Neto (Chelsea), Rafael Leao (AC Milan), Goncalo Guedes (Real Sociedad), Goncalo Ramos (PSG)

DR Congo

Former Chelsea youngster Gael Kakuta has earned a recall for DR Congo after just two appearances in the last two years, with the nomadic 34-year-old midfielder selected in ⁠coach Sebastien Desabre’s 26-man squad. Four current Premier League players are in the group in the form of defenders Axel Tuanzebe (Burnley) and Aaron Wan-Bissaka (West Ham), Sunderland midfielder Noah Sadiki and Newcastle striker Yoane Wissa, while Watford’s Edo Kayembe is also selected.

Coach: Sebastien Desabre

Goalkeepers: Matthieu Epolo (Standard Liege), Timothy ​Fayulu (Noah), Lionel Mpasi (Le Havre)

Defenders: Dylan Batubinsika (Larisa), Rocky Bushiri (Hibernian), Gedeon ‌Kalulu (Aris Limassol), Steve Kapuadi (Widzew Lodz), Joris Kayembe (Racing Genk), Arthur Masuaku (Racing Lens), Chancel Mbemba (Lille), Axel Tuanzebe (Burnley), Aaron Wan-Bissaka (West Ham United)

Midfielders: Theo Bongonda (Spartak Moscow), Brian Cipenga (Castellon), Elia Meshack (Alanyaspor), Gael Kakuta (Larissa), Edo Kayembe (Watford), Nathanael Mbuku (Montpellier), Samuel Moutoussamy (Atromitos), Ngalayel Mukau (Lille), Charles Pickel (Espanyol), Noah ⁠Sadiki (Sunderland)

Forwards: Cedric Bakambu (Real Betis), ⁠Simon Banza (Al Jazira), Fiston Mayele (Pyramids), ‌Yoane Wissa (Newcastle United)

Uzbekistan

Coach: Fabio Cannavaro

Preliminary squad

Goalkeepers: Vladimir Nazarov (Pakhtakor), Utkir Yusupov (Navbahor), Botirali Ergashev (AGMK), Abduvokhid Nematov (Nasaf)

Defenders: Ibrohimkhalil Yuldoshev (Neftchi), Avazbek Ulmasaliev (AGMK), Jakhongir Urozov (Dinamo Samarqand), Rustamjon Ashurmatov (Esteghlal), Mukhammadkodir Hamraliev (Pakhtakor), Umarbek Eshmurodov (Nasaf), Abdukodir Khusanov (Manchester City), Abdulla Abdullaev (Dibba Al Fujairah), Farrukh Sayfiev (Neftchi), Khojiakbar Alijonov (Pakhtakor), Sherzod Nasrullaev (Nasaf), Muhammadrasul Abdumajidov (Pakhtakor), Behruz Karimov (Surkhon), Diyor Ortikboev (Khorazm)

Midfielders: Kuvondik Ruziev (Neftchi), Sherzod Esanov (Buxoro), Nodirbek Abdurazzokov (AGMK), Odiljon Khamrobekov (Tractor), Umarali Rakhmonaliev (Sabah), Alisher Odilov (Neftchi), Sardorbek Rakhmonov (Nasaf), Akmal Mozgovoy (Pakhtakor), Otabek Shukurov (Baniyas), Jamshid Iskanderov (Neftchi), Jasurbek Jaloliddinov (Sogdiana), Azizjon Ganiev (Al Bataeh)

Forwards: Abbosek Fayzullaev (Istanbul Basaksehir), Jaloliddin Masharipov (Esteghlal), Dostonbek Khamdamov (Pakhtakor), Oston Urunov (Persepolis), Ruslanbek Jiyanov (Navbahor), Azizbek Amonov (Buxoro), Khusain Norchaev (Navbahor), Sherzod Temirov (Erbil), Igor Sergeev (Persepolis), Eldor Shomurodov (Istanbul Basaksehir)

Colombia

Colombia are set to announce their squad on 1 June.

Coach: Nestor Lorenzo

Preliminary squad

Goalkeepers: David Ospina (Atletico Nacional), Alvaro Montero (Velez Sarsfield), Camilo Vargas (Atlas), Mosquera Marmolejo (Independiente Santa Fe), Aldair Quintana (Independiente del Valle), Kevin Mier (Cruz Azul)

Defenders: Daniel Munoz (Crystal Palace), Jhon Lucumi (Bologna), Alvaro Angulo (Pumas), Santiago Arias (Independiente), Davinson Sanchez (Galatasaray), Johan Mojica (Mallorca), Yerry Mina (Cagliari), Cristian Borja (Club America), Juan Cabal (Juventus), Carlos Cuesta (Vasco da Gama), Willer Ditta (Cruz Azul), Junior Hernandez (Deportes Tolima), Deiver Machado (Nantes), Yerson Mosquera (Wolverhampton Wanderers), Edier Ocampo (Vancouver Whitecaps), Jhohan Romana (San Lorenzo), Andres Roman (Atletico Nacional)

Midfielders: Jorge Carrascal (Flamengo), Sebastian Gomez (Coritiba), Nelson Deossa (Real Betis), Kevin Castano (River Plate), Gustavo Puerta (Racing Santander), Juan Manuel Rengifo (Atletico Nacional), Johan Rojas (Vasco da Gama), Juan Fernando Quintero (River Plate), Juan Portilla (Athletico Paranaense), Jordan Barrera (Botafogo), Jhon Solis (Birmingham City), Jefferson Lerma (Crystal Palace), Richard Rios (Benfica), Jhon Arias (Palmeiras), Wilmar Barrios (Zenit St Petersburg), Juan Cuadrado (Pisa), Yaser Asprilla (Galatasaray), James Rodriguez (Minnesota United)

Forwards: Luis Diaz (Bayern Munich), Jhon Cordoba (Krasnodar), Luis Suarez (Sporting CP), Sebastian Villa (Independiente Rivadavia), Neyser Villarreal (Cruzeiro), Kevin Viveros (Athletico Paranaense), Stiven Mendoza (Athletico Paranaense), Edwuin Cetre (Estudiantes de La Plata), Jhon Duran (Zenit St Petersburg), Andres Gomez (Vasco da Gama), Rafael Santos Borre (Internacional), Jaminton Campaz (Rosario Central), Johan Carbonero (Internacional), Cucho Hernandez (Real Betis)

Group L

England

England are set to announce their squad on 22 May.

Coach: Thomas Tuchel

Croatia

Ageless wonder Luka Modric is set to play at his fifth World Cup, with the 40-year-old selected to captain Croatia. Roger Milla for Cameroon in 1994 is the only previous outfield player in his 40s to have appeared at a World Cup but AC Milan star Modric is set to be added to that exclusive club. Up front, the injury-plagued Bruno Petkovic and the Croatian league’s top scorer Dion Drena Beljo both miss out, with the likes of Osasuna veteran Ante Budimir, Dallas star Petar Musa and Freiburg youngster Igor Matanovic preferred instead.

Coach: Zlatko Dalic

Goalkeepers: Dominik Livaković (Dinamo Zagreb), Dominik Kotarski (FC Copenhagen), Ivor Pandur (Hull City).

Defenders: Josko Gvardiol (Manchester City), Duje Caleta-Car (Real Sociedad), Josip Sutalo (Ajax), Josip Stanisic (Bayern Munich), Marin Pongracic (Fiorentina), Martin Erlic (Midtjylland), Luka Vuskovic (HSV).

Midfielders: Luka Modric (AC Milan), Mateo Kovacic (Manchester City), Mario Pašalić (Atalanta), Nikola Vlašić (Torino), Luka Sučić (Real Sociedad), Martin Baturina (Como), Kristijan Jakić (Augsburg), Petar Sučić (Inter), Nikola Moro (Bologna), Toni Fruk (Rijeka).

Forwards: Ivan Perisic (PSV), Andrej Kramarić (Hoffenheim), Ante Budimir (Osasuna), Marco Pašalić (Orlando City), Petar Musa (Dallas), and Igor Matanović (Freiburg).

Ghana

Coach: Carlos Queiroz

Panama

England are set to announce their squad on 26 May.

Coach: Thomas Christiansen



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Football: Europa League Final Takes Centre Stage

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The UEFA Europa League Final has become the biggest story in football as fans across Europe focus on one of the season’s most important matches. With a major trophy on the line and a place in next season’s UEFA Champions League at stake, the final has captured the attention of supporters, players, and clubs alike.

This year’s showpiece event brings together two teams that have battled through a demanding European campaign. From the group stage to the knockout rounds, both sides have overcome tough opponents to earn their place in the final.

Why the Europa League Final Matters

The Football: Europa League Final Takes Centre Stage narrative reflects the growing importance of the competition. While the Champions League remains Europe’s premier club tournament, the Europa League offers clubs a significant opportunity to achieve European success and secure qualification for the following season’s Champions League.

Winning the trophy can transform a club’s fortunes, both financially and competitively. The prestige of lifting a European trophy also strengthens a team’s reputation on the international stage.

Road to the Final

Both finalists have demonstrated consistency and resilience throughout the tournament. Several dramatic knockout ties, late goals, and memorable performances have highlighted the excitement of this season’s Europa League campaign.

Managers have praised their squads for maintaining focus despite balancing domestic league commitments and European fixtures. Their efforts have now earned them a chance to make history.

Fans Create Electric Atmosphere

One of the defining features of any Europa League final is the atmosphere generated by supporters. Thousands of fans have travelled to the host city, creating a festival-like environment around the stadium.

Supporters see the final as a unique chance to watch their club compete for European silverware. Hotels, restaurants, and local businesses often benefit from the influx of visiting fans.

Key Players to Watch

Several star players are expected to play crucial roles in the final. Experienced midfielders, prolific forwards, and dependable defenders could all be crucial in a match where small differences often determine the outcome.

Managers will rely on their most influential players to deliver under pressure, while younger talents may seize the opportunity to announce themselves on one of football’s biggest stages.

Impact on European Football

The Football: Europa League Final Takes Centre Stage story extends beyond the two clubs participating. The result could influence transfer plans, managerial decisions, and preparations for next season.

Success in the competition often attracts new sponsorship opportunities and increases global visibility for the winning club. For the losing side, the final still represents a significant achievement and valuable experience for future European campaigns.

Looking Ahead

As the Europa League Final takes centre stage, football fans around the world are preparing for a thrilling contest. The match promises drama, passion, and high-quality football as both teams aim to end their season with a major European trophy.

Regardless of the result, the final serves as another reminder of the excitement and unpredictability that make European football so popular across the globe.

Conclusion

The Football: Europa League Final takes centre stage as one of the most anticipated events of the football calendar. With silverware, prestige, and Champions League qualification at stake, the match represents a defining moment for both clubs. Fans can expect an unforgettable occasion filled with intensity, emotion, and world-class football.

Global Markets Rally on Iran Peace Deal Hopes

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Global Markets Rally on Iran Peace Deal Hopes

Global markets rallied sharply as investors reacted positively to reports that the United States and Iran may be moving closer to a peace agreement. The prospect of easing tensions in the Middle East boosted confidence across financial markets, leading to gains in stocks, lower bond yields, and a decline in oil prices.

The optimism surrounding potential diplomatic progress has encouraged investors to shift back towards riskier assets, helping major stock indices around the world post strong gains. Markets have been closely monitoring developments in the region due to their potential impact on global trade, energy supplies, and inflation.

Stocks Climb as Investor Confidence Improves

The Global Markets Rally on Iran Peace Deal Hopes was most visible in equity markets. Wall Street ended a recent losing streak, while Asian and European markets also recorded strong performances. Investors welcomed signs that geopolitical risks may be easing, reducing uncertainty that has weighed on markets for months.

Technology stocks were among the strongest performers, supported by continued enthusiasm for artificial intelligence and strong corporate earnings. Market analysts noted that lower geopolitical tensions could create a more favourable environment for business investment and economic growth.

Oil Prices Fall on Supply Expectations

One of the most significant reactions came from the oil market. Crude oil prices fell as traders anticipated that a peace agreement could reduce supply disruptions and improve access through key shipping routes, including the Strait of Hormuz. Lower oil prices are generally viewed as positive for the global economy because they can help reduce inflation and lower operating expenses for businesses.

The decline in energy prices also eased central banks’ concerns that inflation could remain elevated for an extended period. This contributed to a more positive outlook among investors.

Currency and Bond Markets React

Currency markets also responded to the news. The U.S. dollar remained below recent highs as hopes for a diplomatic breakthrough reduced demand for traditional safe-haven assets. Government bond yields declined as investors adjusted their expectations for future inflation and interest rate policies.

Investors often view lower bond yields as supportive for stock markets because they reduce borrowing costs and make equities more attractive compared to fixed-income investments.

Challenges Remain

Despite the positive market reaction, analysts caution that negotiations are still ongoing and a final agreement has not yet been reached. Any setbacks in talks could quickly reverse recent gains and increase volatility across global markets.

Investors remain aware that tensions in the Middle East continue to pose risks to global energy supplies and economic stability. As a result, market sentiment is likely to remain sensitive to new developments from both Washington and Tehran.

Conclusion

The Global Markets Rally on Iran Peace Deal Hopes highlights how geopolitical developments can have a major impact on financial markets. Rising stock prices, falling oil costs, and improved investor sentiment reflect optimism that a diplomatic solution could reduce regional tensions and support global economic growth. However, markets will continue to watch negotiations closely, as the path to a lasting agreement remains uncertain.

Truecaller ventures into eSIM business to diversify its revenue sources

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Caller ID company Truecaller launches eSIM services for passengers.

The launch comes as the company aims to strengthen its balance sheet and diversify its business amid declining advertising revenues.

The company said that its plans will range from 1 GB in 7 days to 20 GB in 30 days. Initially, the eSIM product will be available in 29 countries at launch.

The list includes Italy, Sweden, Spain, France, Germany, Poland, Portugal, Romania, the Netherlands, Belgium, Ireland, Austria, Finland, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Hungary, the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Switzerland, Norway, Chile, Indonesia, Malaysia, South Africa, Egypt and Nigeria.

It is noteworthy that India, the company’s biggest market, is missing from this list. This is probably due to the country’s strict telecom regulations. Earlier, the country had blocked Airlo and Holafly over concerns about fraudulent use.

Truecaller said it is working with global cellular connectivity provider Telna and telecom software provider Telness Tech to operate the eSIM platform.

While there are other eSIM providers like Airalo, Holafly, Roamless, and NordVPN’s Saily, Truecaller feels that its existing user base of over 500 million will prove beneficial for acquiring new users.

We are offering travel eSIM inside our app.

“The starting point is different from other players in this category. They have to build their audience from scratch. We are offering travel eSIM inside our app, which over 500 million people already use and trust every month,” Truecaller COO Fredrik Kjell told TechCrunch over email.

“These are established relationships; large numbers of people have used Truecaller for many years. This drives variation in delivery and pricing,” Kjell said.

Kjell also said that this decision is a strategic move for Truecaller to make the app more useful for users. This period is an important time for the company. Last week, the company cut 70 jobs across multiple teams. Furthermore, it posted disappointing Q1 2026 numbers. Truecaller’s net sales fell 27% to 362 million SEK ($39.34 million) and advertising revenue declined 44%.

The company is focusing on increasing subscription revenue with features like an AI assistant and family protection. At a time when advertising revenue is volatile, additional services like eSIM can provide new ways to make money.

According to a report by TechCrunch last year, eSIM adoption is increasing, driven by travel and device compatibility. Investors are also interested in putting money into eSIM startups. Within the last 12 months, startups like Airlo, Free From Movement, Colette, eSIMo and Trulle raised millions of dollars.



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Iran war live: Trump and Netanyahu have ‘tense’ phone conversation over latest peace proposal

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Donald Trump says talks with Iran were “in the final stages” while warning of further attacks if Tehran does not agree to a peace deal.

Six weeks after Trump called for a ceasefire by halting Operation Epic Fury, there has been little progress in talks to end the war. Trump said this week he came close to ordering more strikes but held off to allow time for negotiations.

“We’re in the final stages with Iran.

We’ll see what happens. E”We will either make a deal, or we will take some actions that may be undesirable but hopefully that won’t happen,” he told reporters. “Ideally I would like to see a few people die, rather than a lot of people. We can do it either way.”

Speaking later at the US Coast Guard Academy, Trump continued, “We may have to hit them very hard… but probably not” – and reiterated his determination not to allow Iran to acquire nuclear weapons.

Tehran, for its part, accused Trump of plotting to restart the war and threatened to respond to any attack with attacks beyond the Middle East. “If aggression against Iran is repeated, the promised regional war will extend beyond the region this time,” the Revolutionary Guards said in a statement.

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The Arsenal Win – A Historic Premier League Triumph

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In a moment that will be remembered for generations, Arsenal Football Club have crowned themselves Premier League champions for the first time in 22 years. The Arsenal win was confirmed not with a last-minute goal of their own but with a final whistle from a different stadium—when Manchester City could only manage a draw in their match, the title mathematically belonged to North London. For fans who have endured two decades of near-misses, transitional seasons, and moments of heartbreak, this championship represents a long-awaited release. This article breaks down how it happened, why it matters, and what comes next.

How the Title Was Won

The official confirmation came on May 20, 2026, when Manchester City dropped points in a crucial away fixture. While Arsenal had already done their part with a dominant run of form in the final weeks of the season, the mathematics finally aligned. The Arsenal sealed their win when City’s draw made it impossible for anyone to catch Mikel Arteta’s side at the top of the table.

For the neutral observer, this was not a fluke championship. Arsenal led the league for the majority of the season, combining defensive resilience with attacking flair. Their home record at the Emirates Stadium was among the best in the competition, and their performances against direct rivals—including a memorable victory over Manchester City earlier in the campaign—proved that this team had the mentality required to go all the way.

A graphic showing the final Premier League table standings (top 4-5 teams) with Arsenal highlighted in first place.

The 22-Year Wait

To understand the magnitude of this Arsenal win, one must look back to the 2003-2004 season. That was the last time Arsenal lifted the Premier League trophy, and they did so as “The Invincibles”—the only team in modern English football history to complete an entire league season without a single defeat. Players like Thierry Henry, Patrick Vieira, Dennis Bergkamp, and Sol Campbell became legends.

What followed were years of transition. The club moved from Highbury to the Emirates Stadium, incurring financial constraints that limited spending. They watched rivals like Chelsea, Manchester City, Liverpool, and even Leicester City win titles. There were near-misses under Arsène Wenger, a Europa League final appearance under Unai Emery, and steady rebuilding under current manager Mikel Arteta. Through it all, the fans never stopped believing. This Arsenal win is therefore not just a sporting achievement—it is the payoff of patience, loyalty, and smart planning.

Arsenal Invincibles 2004 vs 2026 champions comparison

The Key Players Behind the Triumph

Several individuals deserve special recognition for making this Arsenal win possible:

  • Mikel Arteta (Manager), a former Arsenal captain who understood the club’s DNA, built a young, hungry, and tactically flexible team. His emphasis on possession, high pressing, and defensive organisation transformed Arsenal from Europa League hopefuls into champions.
  • Martin Ødegaard (Captain): The Norwegian playmaker led by example, contributing double-digit goals and assists while controlling the tempo of matches. His leadership on and off the pitch was essential.
  • Bukayo Saka (Winger): Now in his prime, Saka delivered his most productive season yet. His ability to beat defenders, create chances, and score crucial goals made him the face of this championship side.
  • William Saliba & Gabriel Magalhães (Centre-backs): The defensive partnership was arguably the best in the league. Their physicality, composure, and ability to play out from the back provided Arsenal with a solid base.

What This Means for English Football

The Arsenal win signals a potential shift in the balance of power. For over a decade, Manchester City has dominated the Premier League, with Liverpool and Chelsea playing a lesser role. Arsenal’s return to the top shows that a well-run club with a clear philosophy can succeed even against financially stronger rivals.

It also raises questions about Manchester City’s future. With ongoing financial investigation hearings and an ageing squad in certain positions, Pep Guardiola’s side may face a genuine rebuild. Meanwhile, Arsenal’s core players are mostly in their early to mid-twenties, suggesting their success may not be a one-off triumph but the beginning of a sustained challenge.

Celebrations and What Comes Next

Across North London and around the world, Arsenal fans have erupted in celebration. The traditional trophy lift will take place at the Emirates Stadium in front of a sold-out home crowd, with a planned open-top bus parade through Islington to follow.

Looking ahead, Arsenal’s challenge will be to defend their title and compete in the Champions League. The Arsenal win has raised expectations, and the club’s hierarchy must now back Arteta in the transfer market to ensure the squad has the depth required for multiple competitions.

Emirates Stadium fans celebrate Arsenal win Premier League

Conclusion

For 22 years, Arsenal fans waited. They watched rivals celebrate, endured jokes about finishing fourth, and questioned whether their club would ever reach the top again. Today, that wait is over. The Arsenal win is not just a headline in the sports and world news section—it is a reminder that in football, as in life, patience, belief, and smart work can eventually be rewarded.

Iran-U.S. Tensions & Global Diplomacy: A Critical Juncture

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As diplomatic clocks run down and military options remain on the table, Iran-U.S. tensions have once again become the central flashpoint of global security. In May 2026, the world is watching closely as the two nations stand at a precarious crossroads. With the United States warning that only “days” remain for a negotiated settlement and Iran promising “surprises” if pressured further, the stakes are at an all-time high. This article breaks down the current situation, the key players, and what might come next.

The Looming Deadline

According to multiple official statements, U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a stark warning regarding the ongoing nuclear talks. He stated that the window for a renewed nuclear agreement is down to just days, adding that he came “within an hour” of ordering fresh military strikes against Iranian positions. This admission alone reveals how close the situation has come to open conflict.

Vice President J.D. Vance offered a slightly more cautious tone, acknowledging that talks are making “good progress” but clarifying that the United States remains “locked and loaded”. This dual messaging—diplomatic openness paired with military readiness—has become a hallmark of the current administration’s approach to managing Iran-US tensions.

Iran’s Response: Defiance and Warning

On the other side, Tehran has not remained silent. Iran’s chief nuclear negotiator accused the United States of actively seeking a new war in the region. In a pointed statement, he claimed that Iran has prepared “surprises” that would make any military action costly for American forces and their allies.

These comments are not mere rhetoric. They reflect a deeper reality: after years of sanctions, assassinations of key scientists, and what Iran views as broken promises from Western powers, Tehran has little trust left in the diplomatic process. However, it also understands that a full-scale war would be devastating. This paradox—mutual distrust combined with mutual fear of war—is what continues to define Iran-U.S. tensions in 2026.

The Military Dimension: Operation Epic Fury

One of the most significant revelations to emerge this week is a casualty report from the earlier phase of conflict known as “Operation Epic Fury”. According to disclosed figures, the United States lost 42 aircraft during operations against Iranian targets. While the Pentagon has not confirmed the full details, the number suggests a level of attrition that will inevitably factor into current decision-making.

No nation can absorb such losses without reconsidering its strategy. For military planners, these figures serve as a sobering reminder that any renewed engagement with Iran would not be a quick or low-cost affair. This reality may be pushing both sides back toward the negotiating table—even as public statements grow sharper.

The Strait of Hormuz: A Global Chokepoint

Adding another layer of complexity is the ongoing disruption in the Strait of Hormuz, through which approximately 20% of the world’s oil passes. United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has made an urgent appeal for the reopening of the strait, warning that continued blockage could trigger a global energy crisis.

The strait’s closure has already contributed to volatile oil prices, though markets briefly calmed on hopes of a US-Iran peace deal. However, Goldman Sachs has cautioned that if supply disruptions persist, prices could spike dramatically. In this sense, Iran-US tensions are no longer just a regional issue—they are a direct threat to the global economy.

A map of the Strait of Hormuz showing oil tanker routes, chokepoints, and nearby military bases.

What Comes Next?

Several scenarios are possible in the coming days:

  1. A Last-Minute Deal: The most optimistic outcome would be a renewed nuclear framework that provides Iran with limited sanctions relief in exchange for verifiable caps on enrichment. Given the tight deadline, such an agreement would require major concessions from both sides.
  2. Continued Stalemate: The talks could collapse, leading to an extended period of non-agreement. In this case, the U.S. would likely intensify sanctions, while Iran might accelerate its nuclear programme, increasing Iran-U.S. tensions further without direct war.
  3. Military Conflict: The worst-case scenario remains a US or Israeli preemptive strike on Iranian nuclear facilities. Such an event would almost certainly trigger Iranian retaliation via proxies in Lebanon, Syria, Iraq, and Yemen, along with potential direct missile attacks.

Conclusion

Iran-US tensions in May 2026 are defined by a dangerous mix of tight deadlines, military readiness, and deep-seated mistrust. While diplomacy has not yet failed, it is running out of time. The world can only hope that cooler heads prevail—because the alternative, as both sides have hinted, would be catastrophic for the region and beyond.