The biggest World Cup in history arrives in the summer of 2026, with 48 nations spread across Canada, Mexico and the United States in a 104-match expansion that reshapes the entire tournament.
Argentina return as defending champions, but the field is deeper and stranger than ever, with debutants like Cape Verde, Curaçao, Jordan and Uzbekistan rubbing shoulders with European heavyweights.
Four-time winner Italy is absent again, while New Zealand qualified as the lowest-ranked side in the draw. From Lionel Messi’s likely farewell to a new wave of teenagers, this is a tournament built on contrast and curiosity.
FIFA World Cup 2026 Groups And Teams
Twelve groups of four feed into a new round of 32, so for the first time the eight best third-placed teams also progress, raising the stakes in even the most lopsided pools.
| Group A | Group B | Group C | Group D |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mexico | Canada | Brazil | United States |
| South Africa | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Morocco | Paraguay |
| South Korea | Qatar | Haiti | Australia |
| Czechia | Switzerland | Scotland | Turkey |
| Group E | Group F | Group G | Group H |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | Netherlands | Belgium | Spain |
| Curaçao | Japan | Egypt | Cape Verde |
| Ivory Coast | Sweden | Iran | Saudi Arabia |
| Ecuador | Tunisia | New Zealand | Uruguay |
| Group I | Group J | Group K | Group L |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | Argentina | Portugal | England |
| Senegal | Algeria | DR Congo | Croatia |
| Iraq | Austria | Uzbekistan | Ghana |
| Norway | Jordan | Colombia | Panama |
Group A Teams And Squads
Host nation Mexico open the tournament at the Estadio Azteca, with South Korea the seeded danger and South Africa and Czechia fighting for the third qualifying slot.
Mexico Squad
Co-hosts under Javier Aguirre carry the weight of opening the World Cup at the iconic Azteca, leaning on a homegrown core blended with European-based talent and teenage prodigy Gilberto Mora.
Squad: Rangel, J. Sánchez, Montes, E. Álvarez, Vásquez, Lira, Romo, Fidalgo, Jiménez, Vega, Giménez, Acevedo, Ochoa, A. González, Reyes, Quiñones, Pineda, O. Vargas, Mora, Chávez, Huerta, G. Martínez, Gallardo, L. Chávez, Alvarado, Gutiérrez
South Africa Squad
Hugo Broos has guided Bafana Bafana back to the World Cup for the first time since 2010, built around the Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates spine that dominates the domestic game.
Squad: Williams, Matuludi, Ndamane, Mokoena, Mbatha, Modiba, Appollis, Moremi, Foster, Mofokeng, Zwane, Maseko, Sithole, Mbokazi, Rayners, Chaine, Makgopa, Kabini, Sibisi, Mudau, Okon, Goss, Adams, Makhanya, Sebelebele, Cross
South Korea Squad
Heung Min Son leads a familiar, well-drilled Korean side under Myung Bo Hong, balancing Bundesliga and Premier League experience with the energy of younger names breaking through in Europe.
Squad: Seunggyu Kim, Hanbeom Lee, Gihyuk Lee, Minjae Kim, Taehyeon Kim, Inbeom Hwang, Son Heungmin, Seungho Paik, Guesung Cho, Jaesung Lee, Heechan Hwang, Bumkeun Song, Taeseok Lee, Wije Cho, Moonhwan Kim, Jinseob Park, Junho Bae, Hyeongyu Oh, Kangin Lee, Hyunjun Yang, Hyeonwoo Jo, Youngwoo Seol, Castrop, Jingyu Kim, Jisung Eom, Donggyeong Lee
Czechia Squad
The Czechs return to the World Cup for the first time since 2006, drawing heavily on a Slavia Praha-based core and relying on Patrik Schick’s penalty-box instincts for goals.
Squad: Kovář, Zima, Holeš, Hranáč, Coufal, Chaloupek, Krejčí, Darida, Hložek, Schick, Kuchta, Červ, Chytil, Jurásek, Šulc, Staněk, Provod, Sadílek, Chorý, Zelený, Douděra, Souček, Horníček, Sojka, Sochůrek, Višinský
Group B Teams And Squads
Co-hosts Canada headline a balanced group where Switzerland’s pedigree, Bosnia’s resurgence and Qatar’s improvement make second place anyone’s to claim.
Canada Squad
Jesse Marsch has built an aggressive, transition-heavy Canada around Alphonso Davies and Jonathan David, with home advantage raising expectations well beyond their 2022 group-stage exit.
Squad: St. Clair, Johnston, Jones, de Fougerolles, Waterman, Choinière, Eustáquio, Koné, Larin, J. David, Millar, Oluwaseyi, Cornelius, Shaffelburg, Bombito, Crépeau, Buchanan, Goodman, Davies, Ahmed, Osorio, Laryea, Sigur, Promise, Saliba, Flores
Bosnia and Herzegovina Squad
Bosnia reached a major tournament for the first time since 2014 by knocking out Italy in the playoff, with veteran Edin Džeko still central to Sergej Barbarez’s plans.
Squad: Vasilj, Mujakić, Hadžikadunić, Muharemović, Kolašinac, Tahirović, Dedić, Gigović, Baždar, Demirović, Džeko, Jurkas, Basic, Šunjić, Memić, Hadžiahmetović, Burnić, Katić, Alajbegović, Bajraktarević, Radeljić, Zlomislić, Tabaković, Čelik, Lukić, Mahmić
Qatar Squad
The 2022 hosts qualified on merit for the first time, with Julen Lopetegui shaping a squad drawn almost entirely from the domestic league and led by the prolific Almoez Ali.
Squad: Abunada, Pedro Miguel, Lucas Mendes, Issa Laye, Jassem Gaber, Abdulaziz Hatem, Alaaeldin, Edmilson Jr., Muntari, Alhaydos, Afif, Karim Boudiaf, Ayoub Aloui, Homam Ahmed, Yusuf, Khoukhi, Alganehi, Sultan, Almoez, A. Fathy, Salah, Barsham, Madibo, Tahsin, Alhashmi, Manai
Switzerland Squad
Murat Yakin’s Switzerland remain a tournament-tough side anchored by Granit Xhaka and Manuel Akanji, the kind of organised European team that habitually outlasts flashier opponents.
Squad: Kobel, Muheim, Widmer, Elvedi, Akanji, Zakaria, Embolo, Freuler, Manzambi, Xhaka, Ndoye, Mvogo, Rodriguez, Jashari, Sow, Fassnacht, Vargas, Cömert, Okafor, Aebischer, Keller, Rieder, Amdouni, Amenda, Jaquez, Itten
Group C Teams And Squads
Brazil are clear favourites, but Morocco arrive as genuine contenders after their 2022 run, leaving Scotland and debutant-era Haiti chasing scraps.
Brazil Squad
Carlo Ancelotti takes charge of a Brazil side bursting with attacking talent in Vinícius Júnior, Raphinha and Rodrygo’s generation, chasing a sixth star after two decades of near misses.
Squad: Alisson, Wesley, Gabriel Magalhães, Marquinhos, Casemiro, Alex Sandro, Vinicius Junior, Bruno Guimarães, Matheus Cunha, Neymar Jr, Raphinha, Weverton, Danilo, Bremer, Leo Pereira, Douglas Santos, Fabinho, Danilo Santos, Endrick, Lucas Paquetá, Luiz Henrique, Gabriel Martinelli, Ederson, Roger Ibañez, Igor Thiago, Rayan
Morocco Squad
The Atlas Lions stunned the world by reaching the 2022 semifinals, and with Achraf Hakimi and a deep European-based core they travel as one of the most respected sides outside the traditional elite.
Squad: Bounou, Hakimi, Mazraoui, Amrabat, Aguerd, Bouaddi, Talbi, Ounahi, Rahimi, Brahim, Saibari, El Kajoui, El Ouahdi, Issa, El Mourabet, Yassine, Ezzalzouli, Riad, Belammari, El Kaabi, Amaimouni, Tagnaouti, El Khannouss, El Aynaoui, Halhal, Salah Eddine
Haiti Squad
Haiti return to the World Cup for only the second time and the first since 1974, a remarkable achievement for a nation drawing players from across the French and American leagues.
Squad: Placide, Arcus, Thermoncy, Ade, Delcroix, Sainte, Etienne Jr, Experience, Nazon, Bellegarde, Deedson, A. Pierre, Lacroix, L. Pierre, Providence, Joseph, Jean Jacques, Isidor, Fortune, Pierrot, Casimir, Duverne, Duverger, Paugain, Simon, W. Pierre
Scotland Squad
Steve Clarke’s Scotland reach the World Cup for the first time since 1998, leaning on the dependable McTominay, Robertson and McGinn axis that has driven their qualification breakthrough.
Squad: Gunn, Hickey, Robertson, McTominay, Hanley, Tierney, McGinn, Fletcher, Dykes, Adams, Christie, Kelly, Hendry, Stewart, J. Souttar, Hyam, Gannon Doak, Hirst, Ferguson, Shankland, Gordon, Patterson, McLean, Ralston, Curtis, McKenna
Group D Teams And Squads
Co-hosts the United States face a tricky test against Paraguay’s grit, Australia’s resilience and a talented Turkey side that could top the group.
United States Squad
Mauricio Pochettino inherits a golden generation led by Christian Pulisic, with home soil offering the clearest chance in decades for the USA to make a deep run.
Squad: Turner, Dest, Richards, Adams, A. Robinson, Trusty, Reyna, McKennie, Pepi, Pulisic, Aaronson, M. Robinson, Ream, Berhalter, Roldan, Freeman, Tillman, Arfsten, Wright, Balogun, Weah, McKenzie, Scally, Freese, Brady, Zendejas
Paraguay Squad
Gustavo Alfaro has dragged Paraguay back to the World Cup after missing the previous two editions, building a compact, hard-running side that thrives on defensive discipline.
Squad: Fernández, Velázquez, Alderete, Cáceres, Balbuena, Alonso, Sosa, D. Gomez, Sanabria, M. Almiron, Mauricio, O. Gill, Canale, Cubas, G. Gomez, Bobadilla, R. Gamarra, Arce, Enciso, Avalos, Olveira, Galarza, Caballero, Pitta, Maidana
Australia Squad
Tony Popovic’s Socceroos return for a sixth straight World Cup, blending the experience of Mathew Ryan and Jackson Irvine with an emerging crop of European-based youngsters.
Squad: Ryan, Degenek, Circati, Italiano, Bos, Geria, Leckie, Metcalfe, Toure, Hrustic, Mabil, Izzo, O’Neill, Devlin, Trewin, Behich, Irankunda, Beach, Souttar, Volpato, Burgess, Irvine, Velupillay, Okon-Engstler, Herrington, Yengi
Turkey Squad
Vincenzo Montella’s Turkey qualified for the first time since 2002 on the strength of a thrilling young attack featuring Arda Güler and Kenan Yıldız, with high expectations to match.
Squad: Günok, Çelik, Demiral, Söyüncü, Özcan, Kökçü, Aktürkoğlu, Güler, Gül, Çalhanoğlu, Yıldız, Bayındır, Elmalı, Bardakcı, Kabak, Yüksek, Kahveci, Müldür, Akgün, Kadıoğlu, Yılmaz, Ayhan, Çakır, Aydın, Akaydın, Uzun
Group E Teams And Squads
Germany are the heavyweight name, but Ecuador’s youthful defence and Ivory Coast’s athleticism make this a far trickier group than the seeding suggests, with debutant Curaçao the wildcard.
Germany Squad
Julian Nagelsmann’s Germany are rebuilding around Florian Wirtz and Jamal Musiala’s generation, hoping a blend of Bayern and Bundesliga talent can restore their place among the favourites.
Squad: Neuer, Rüdiger, Anton, Tah, Pavlović, Kimmich, Havertz, Goretzka, Leweling, Musiala, Woltemade, Baumann, Groß, Beier, Schlotterbeck, Stiller, Wirtz, Brown, Sané, Amiri, Nübel, Raum, Nmecha, Thiaw, Karl, Undav
Curaçao Squad
The smallest nation ever to reach a World Cup, Curaçao are a Dutch-influenced side under Dick Advocaat, full of players forged in the Netherlands’ academies.
Squad: Room, Sambo, Gaari, van Eijma, Floranus, Roemeratoe, J. Bacuna, Comenencia, Locadia, L. Bacuna, Antonisse, Hansen, Noslin, Gorre, Martha, Margaritha, Kuwas, Obispo, Kastaneer, Brenet, Chong, Felida, Bazoer, Fonville, Bodak, Doornbusch
Ivory Coast Squad
Reigning Africa Cup of Nations winners under Emerse Faé, the Ivorians qualified for the first time since 2014 with a powerful, technically gifted squad spread across Europe’s top leagues.
Squad: Y. Fofana, Diomande, Konan, Seri, Singo, Seko Fofana, Kossounou, Kessie, Bonny, Adingra, Yan Diomande, Wahi, Operi, Diakite, Amad, Kone, Doue, Sangare, Pepe, Agbadou, Ndicka, Guessand, Lafont, Toure, Guiagon, Oulai
Ecuador Squad
Sebastián Beccacece’s Ecuador boast one of the youngest, most exciting defences in the tournament, with Moisés Caicedo driving a side that punches above its ranking.
Squad: Galíndez, Torres, Hincapié, Ordóñez, Alcivar, Pacho, Estupiñán, A. Valencia, Yeboah, Paez, Rodriguez, Ramírez, E. Valencia, Minda, Vite, J. Caicedo, Preciado, Castillo, Plata, Angulo, Franco, Valle, M. Caicedo, Arevalo, Porozo, Medina
Group F Teams And Squads
The Netherlands and Japan are the form picks, but Sweden’s revamped attack and Tunisia’s defensive steel mean there is little margin for error here.
Netherlands Squad
Ronald Koeman’s Dutch side combine Virgil van Dijk’s leadership with the creativity of Frenkie de Jong and Cody Gakpo, carrying perennial dark-horse status into another tournament.
Squad: Verbruggen, J. Timber, de Roon, van Dijk, Aké, van Hecke, Kluivert, Gravenberch, Weghorst, Depay, Gakpo, Wieffer, Roefs, Reijnders, van de Ven, Til, Lang, Malen, Brobbey, Koopmeiners, F. de Jong, Dumfries, Flekken, Summerville, Hato, Q. Timber
Japan Squad
Hajime Moriyasu’s Japan are a slick, European-based collective that consistently troubles bigger names, with Takefusa Kubo and Daizen Maeda spearheading their attack.
Squad: Suzuki, Sugawara, Taniguchi, Itakura, Nagatomo, Endo, Tanaka, Kubo, Goto, Doan, Maeda, Osako, Nakamura, Ito, Kamada, Watanabe, Y. Suzuki, Ueda, Ogawa, Seko, H. Ito, Tomiyasu, Hayakawa, Sano, J. Suzuki, Shiogai
Sweden Squad
Graham Potter takes a Sweden side blessed with a fearsome strike pairing of Alexander Isak and Viktor Gyökeres, hoping firepower can offset a thinner supporting cast.
Squad: Zetterström, Lagerbielke, Lindelöf, Hien, Gudmundsson, H. Johansson, Bergvall, Svensson, Isak, Nygren, Elanga, V. Johansson, Sema, Ekdal, Starfelt, Karlström, Gyökeres, Ayari, Svanberg, Smith, Bernhardsson, Zeneli, Nordfeldt, Stroud, Nilsson, Ali
Tunisia Squad
Sabri Lamouchi’s Tunisia are a disciplined, well-organised North African side that relies on defensive solidity and the experience of players scattered across European leagues.
Squad: Chamakh, Abdi, Talbi, Rekik, Arous, Bronn, Achouri, Saad, Mastouri, Mejbri, Gharbi, Ben Ouanes, Khedira, Ayari, Belhadj Mahmoud, Dahmen, Skhiri, Elloumi, Chaouat, Valery, Ben Hmida, Ben Hsan, Neffati, Chikhaoui, Slimane, Tounekti
Group G Teams And Squads
Belgium’s golden-generation remnants meet a unique challenge from Iran and Egypt, while New Zealand arrive as the lowest-ranked team in the field.
Belgium Squad
Rudi Garcia oversees a transitional Belgium still leaning on Kevin De Bruyne and Romelu Lukaku, blending fading stars with the pace of Jeremy Doku and a new generation.
Squad: Courtois, Debast, Theate, Mechele, De Cuyper, Witsel, De Bruyne, Tielemans, Lukaku, Trossard, Doku, Lammens, Penders, Lukebakio, Meunier, De Winter, De Ketelaere, Seys, Moreira, Vanaken, Castagne, Saelemaekers, Raskin, Onana, Ngoy, Fernandez-Pardo
Egypt Squad
Mohamed Salah carries the hopes of a nation back at the World Cup, with Hossam Hassan’s side built around a heavy Al Ahly core and the Liverpool talisman’s enduring brilliance.
Squad: M. Elshenawy, Yasser Ibrahim, M. Hany, Hossam Abdelmaguid, Ramy Rabia, M. Abdelmoneim, Trezeguet, Emam Ashour, Hamza Abdelkarim, M. Salah, Zico, Haissem Hassan, A. Fatouh, Hamdy Fathy, Karim Hafez, Mahdy Soliman, Mohanad Lashin, Donga, Marawan Attia, Ibrahim Adel, Mahmoud Saber, Marmoush, Shoubir, Tarek Alaa, Zizo, Mohamed Alaa
Iran Squad
Amir Ghalehnoy’s Iran are seasoned World Cup campaigners built on a hardened domestic spine and the goal threat of Mehdi Taremi, always awkward opponents on the big stage.
Squad: Beiranvand, Hardani, Hajisafi, Khalilzadeh, Mohammadi, Ezatolahi, Jahanbakhsh, Mohebbi, Taremi, Ghayedi, Alipour, Niazmand, Kanani, Ghoddos, Cheshmi, Torabi, Yousefi, Hosseinzadeh, Nemati, Moghanloo, Ghorbani, Hosseini, Rezaeian, Dargahi, Iri, Razaghinia
New Zealand Squad
The lowest-ranked team in the tournament, Darren Bazeley’s All Whites return for the first time since 2010, built around Chris Wood and a squad sourced from leagues across the globe.
Squad: Crocombe, Payne, de Vries, Bindon, Boxall, Bell, Garbett, Stamenic, Wood, Singh, Just, Paulsen, Cacace, Rufer, Pijnaker, Surman, Barbarouses, Waine, Old, McCowatt, Randall, Woud, Thomas, Elliot, Bayliss, Smith
Group H Teams And Squads
Top-ranked Spain headline a fascinating group where Uruguay’s experience, Saudi Arabia’s resources and debutant Cape Verde’s fairytale all collide.
Spain Squad
The world’s top-ranked side under Luis de la Fuente arrive as European champions, dazzling with Lamine Yamal and Pedri at the heart of a youthful, possession-dominant machine.
Squad: Raya, Pubill, Grimaldo, Eric García, Llorente, Merino, Ferran, Fabián, Gavi, Olmo, Yeremy, Pedro Porro, Joan Garcia, Laporte, Baena, Rodri, Nico Williams, Zubimendi, Lamine Yamal, Pedri, Oyarzabal, Cubarsí, Unai Simón, Cucurella, Víctor Muñoz, B. Iglesias
Cape Verde Squad
One of the smallest nations ever to qualify, Cape Verde reach their first World Cup under Bubista, a triumph for an island side drawing on Portuguese-based and diaspora talent.
Squad: Vozinha, Stopira, Borges, Lopes, Logan, Kevin Pina, Jovane, João Paulo, Benchimol, Monteiro, Rodrigues, Marcio, Lopes Cabral, D. Duarte, Laros Duarte, Y. Semedo, Semedo, Arcanjo, Livramento, Ryan, Da Costa, Moreira, Dos Santos, Wagner P., Kelvin, Hélio
Saudi Arabia Squad
Georgios Donis leads a Saudi side built entirely on the booming domestic league, hoping to recapture the spirit of their famous 2022 win over Argentina.
Squad: Alaqidi, Majrashi, Lajami, Alamri, Altambakti, Nasser, Musab, Aiman, Feras, Salem, Alshehri, Saud, Nawaf, Kadish, Alkhaibari, Ziyad, Khalid, Alhajji, Alhamddan, Mandash, Alowais, Alkassar, Kanno, Moteb, Jehad, Mohammed
Uruguay Squad
Marcelo Bielsa’s Uruguay combine seasoned campaigners like Federico Valverde and Darwin Núñez with a relentless pressing identity that makes them a threat to anyone.
Squad: Rochet, J.M. Giménez, S. Cáceres, R. Araujo, Ugarte, Bentancur, De la Cruz, Valverde, Núñez, De Arrascaeta, Pellistri, Mele, Varela, Canobbio, E. Martínez, Olivera, Viña, B. Rodríguez, Aguirre, M. Araujo, Viñas, Piquerez, Muslera, Bueno, Sanabria, Zalazar
Group I Teams And Squads
France and Senegal are the standout names, but Norway’s Erling Haaland and a returning Iraq side give this group genuine intrigue.
France Squad
Didier Deschamps fields a France side overflowing with talent, with Kylian Mbappé at his peak and a midfield and defence stocked with elite Champions League regulars.
Squad: Samba, Gusto, Digne, Upamecano, Koundé, M. Koné, Dembélé, Tchouaméni, Thuram, Mbappé, Olise, Barcola, Kanté, Rabiot, Konaté, Maignan, Saliba, Zaïre-Emery, T. Hernandez, D. Doué, L. Hernandez, Mateta, Risser, Cherki, Akliouche, Lacroix
Senegal Squad
Pape Thiaw’s Senegal remain Africa’s powerhouse, anchored by Kalidou Koulibaly and packed with Premier League attackers in Sadio Mané’s wake.
Squad: Y. Diouf, Sarr, Koulibaly, Seck, Gana Gueye, Ciss, Diao, Lamine Camara, Dieng, Mané, Jackson, Cherif Ndiaye, Iliman Ndiaye, Jakobs, Diatta, Mendy, P.M. Sarr, Ismaila Sarr, Niakhate, Mbaye, H. Diarra, Bara Ndiaye, Diaw, A. Mendy, El Hadji Malick Diouf, Pape Gueye
Iraq Squad
Australian coach Graham Arnold guides Iraq back to the World Cup for the first time since 1986, a passionate side built largely on the domestic league and Gulf-based players.
Squad: Fahad Talib, Rebin Ghareeb, Hussein Ali, Zaid Tahseen, Akam Hashim, Munaf Younus, Youssef Amyn, Ibrahim Bayesh, Al-Hamadi, Mohanad Ali, Ahmed Qasim, Jalal Hassan, Ali Yousif, Zidane Iqbal, Ahmed Yahya, Al-Ammari, Ali Jasim, Aymen Hussein, Kevin Yakob, Aimar Sher, Marko Farji, Ahmed Basil, Merchas Doski, Zaid Ismael, Mustafa Saadoon, Frans Putros
Norway Squad
Ståle Solbakken’s Norway return to the World Cup after a long absence, and with Erling Haaland and Martin Ødegaard leading the line they arrive as the most dangerous outsider in the field.
Squad: Nyland, Thorsby, Ajer, Østigård, Møller Wolfe, Berg, Sørloth, Berge, Haaland, Ødegaard, Strand Larsen, Tangvik, Selvik, Aursnes, Bjørkan, Holmgren Pedersen, Heggem, Thorstvedt, Aasgaard, Nusa, Schjelderup, Bobb, Hauge, Langås, Falchener, Ryerson
Group J Teams And Squads
Defending champions Argentina set the standard, with Algeria, Austria and debutant Jordan competing to follow them through.
Argentina Squad
Lionel Scaloni’s world champions return with Lionel Messi likely making his final World Cup appearance, surrounded by a battle-hardened squad chasing back-to-back titles.
Squad: Musso, Balerdi, Tagliafico, Montiel, Paredes, L. Martínez, De Paul, Barco, J. Álvarez, Messi, Lo Celso, Rulli, Romero, Palacios, N. González, Almada, Simeone, Nico Paz, Otamendi, Mac Allister, López, Lautaro Martínez, E. Martínez, Enzo Fernández, Medina, Molina
Algeria Squad
Vladimir Petković’s Algeria return to the World Cup for the first time since 2014, blending Riyad Mahrez’s flair with a generation of bright forwards in Amoura and Gouiri.
Squad: Mastil, Mandi, Abada, Tougai, Belaid, Zerrouki, Mahrez, Aouar, Gouiri, Chaibi, Hadj Moussa, Benbouali, Hadjam, Boudaoui, Aït-Nouri, Benbot, Belghali, Amoura, Bentaleb, Boulbina, Bensebaini, Maza, Zidane, Titraoui, Ghedjemis, Chergui
Austria Squad
Ralf Rangnick has transformed Austria into a high-pressing, cohesive unit, with David Alaba and Marcel Sabitzer anchoring a return to the World Cup after a long absence.
Squad: Schlager, Affengruber, Danso, Xaver Schlager, Posch, Seiwald, Arnautović, Alaba, Sabitzer, Grillitsch, Gregoritsch, Wiegele, Pentz, Kalajdžić, Lienhart, Mwene, Chukwuemeka, Schmid, Baumgartner, Laimer, Wimmer, Prass, Friedl, Wanner, Svoboda, Schöpf
Jordan Squad
Jamal Sellami’s Jordan make a historic World Cup debut, riding the momentum of their run to the 2023 Asian Cup final with Mousa Al-Tamari their standout attacker.
Squad: Yazeed, Abu Hasheesh, Nasib, Abu Dahab, Alarab, Jamous, Abu Zraiq, Alrawabdeh, Olwan, Altamari, Fakhoury, Bani Ateyah, Almardi, Raja’ei, Sa’deh, Abualnadi, Saleem, Sabra, Alrosan, Abu Taha, Nizar, Alfakhori, Ehsan, Azaizeh, Aldaoud, Badawi
Group K Teams And Squads
Portugal headline, but Colombia’s quality means this group could produce a surprise, with DR Congo and debutant Uzbekistan adding unpredictability.
Portugal Squad
Roberto Martínez’s Portugal blend Cristiano Ronaldo’s enduring presence with a deep, talented core led by Bruno Fernandes and Bernardo Silva, chasing the elusive World Cup crown.
Squad: Diogo Costa, Nelson Semedo, Rúben Dias, Tomás Araújo, Dalot, Matheus Nunes, Ronaldo, B. Fernandes, Gonçalo Ramos, Bernardo, João Félix, José Sá, Renato Veiga, Gonçalo Inácio, João Neves, Trincão, Rafa Leão, Neto, G. Guedes, João Cancelo, Rúben Neves, Rui Silva, Vitinha, Samú Costa, Nuno Mendes, F. Conceição
DR Congo Squad
Sébastien Desabre’s DR Congo return to the World Cup for the first time since 1974, a fast, physical side packed with players from the French and English leagues.
Squad: Mpasi, Wan-Bissaka, Kapuadi, Tuanzebe, Batubinsika, Mukau, Mbuku, Moutoussamy, Cipenga, Bongonda, Kakuta, J. Kayembe, Elia, Sadiki, Tshibola, Fayulu, Bakambu, Pickel, Mayele, Wissa, Epolo, Mbemba, Banza, Kalulu, Edo Kayembe, Masuaku
Uzbekistan Squad
Fabio Cannavaro leads Uzbekistan into their first ever World Cup, a milestone for Central Asian football built around Manchester City defender Abdukodir Khusanov.
Squad: Yusupov, Khusanov, Alijonov, Sayfiev, Ashurmatov, Mozgovoy, Shukurov, Iskanderov, Xamrobekov, Masharipov, Urunov, Nematov, Nasrullaev, Shomurodov, Eshmurodov, Ergashev, Khamdamov, Abdullaev, Ganiev, Amonov, Sergeev, Fayzullaev, Esanov, Karimov, Ulmasaliyev, Urozov
Colombia Squad
Néstor Lorenzo’s Colombia arrive in form and dangerous, with James Rodríguez orchestrating and Luis Díaz providing the cutting edge in a group they could well top.
Squad: Ospina, D. Muñoz, Lucumí, Arias, Castaño, Richard Rios, Luis Díaz, Carrascal, Córdoba, James, J. Arias, C. Vargas, Mina, Puerta, Portilla, Lerma, Mojica, Ditta, C. Hernandez, Quintero, Campaz, Machado, Sánchez, Montero, Suarez, A. Gomez
Group L Teams And Squads
England carry the weight of expectation, with Croatia’s experience, Ghana’s pace and Panama’s combativeness all aiming to upset the form book.
England Squad
Thomas Tuchel takes charge of an England side desperate to end their long wait for a title, blessed with Jude Bellingham, Harry Kane and a wealth of attacking options.
Squad: Pickford, Konsa, O’Reilly, Rice, Stones, Guehi, Saka, Anderson, Kane, Bellingham, Rashford, Livramento, D. Henderson, J. Henderson, Burn, Mainoo, Rogers, Gordon, Watkins, Madueke, Eze, Toney, Trafford, James, Spence, Quansah
Croatia Squad
Zlatko Dalić’s Croatia rely once more on the timeless Luka Modrić, supported by Joško Gvardiol and Mateo Kovačić in a squad that keeps defying its ageing core.
Squad: Livaković, Stanišić, Pongračić, Gvardiol, Ćaleta-Car, Šutalo, Moro, Kovačić, Kramarić, Modrić, Budimir, Pandur, Vlašić, Perišić, Pašalić, Baturina, P. Sučić, Jakić, Fruk, Matanović, L. Sučić, Vušković, Kotarski, M. Pašalić, Erlić, Musa
Ghana Squad
Carlos Queiroz guides Ghana back to the World Cup, a youthful Black Stars side built around Mohammed Kudus’s generation and the experience of the Ayew name.
Squad: Zigi, Seidu, Yirenkyi, Adjetey, Partey, Mumin, Issahaku, Sibo, Ayew, Thomas-Asante, Semenyo, Anang, Baah, Mensah, Owusu, Asare, Rahman, Opoku, I. Williams, Boakye, Oppong, Sulemana, Luckassen, Nuamah, Adu, Senaya
Panama Squad
Thomas Christiansen’s Panama bring physicality and organisation to their second World Cup, a CONCACAF side determined to spring an upset on the European and South American elite.
Squad: Mejía, Blackman, Córdoba, Escobar, Fariña, Martínez, J.L. Rodríguez, Carrasquilla, T. Rodríguez, Ismael, Bárcenas, Samudio, Ramos, Harvey, Davis, Andrade, Fajardo, Waterman, Quintero, Godoy, Yanis, Mosquera, Murillo, Londoño, Miller, Gutiérrez