World Cup 2026 squad deadlines: Key dates, team lists, final announcements
Summary
The FIFA World Cup 2026, hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, will start on June 11. National teams must submit a preliminary list of players by May 11 and their final squad by June 1, with FIFA announcing all final team rosters on June 2.Key Facts
- The World Cup will have 48 teams competing.
- Each team must submit a preliminary squad list of 35 to 55 players by May 11.
- The final squad, consisting of 23 to 26 players including three goalkeepers, must be submitted by June 1.
- Injured players can only be replaced by players on the preliminary list until 24 hours before their first match.
- Teams can announce their squads anytime, but FIFA’s official announcement will be on June 2.
- Players must be released by their clubs by May 25 ahead of World Cup preparation.
- The tournament starts with the opening match between the host nations and South Africa on June 11.
- Goalkeepers can be replaced during the tournament if they suffer a serious injury or illness.
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