The Federation of International Football Associations on Tuesday confirmed that 1,248 players representing 48 nations will feature at the 2026 World Cup.
Among them, 891 players will make their tournament debuts while 357 are returning to the global stage.
The figures were contained in FIFA’s published final squad lists ahead of the tournament, which kicks off on June 11, 2026, across Canada, Mexico and the United States.
According to FIFA, the expanded 48-team format marks a historic milestone in the competition’s evolution, with unprecedented global representation across 104 matches.
“The final squad lists for the FIFA World Cup 2026™ have been published by FIFA, representing one of the tournament’s most exciting milestones with just nine days to go until kick-off.
“With 48 teams and 1,248 players made available to take to the pitch across 104 matches in Canada, Mexico and the United States, this edition represents a watershed moment for the
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