When National Teams Are Announcing Their 2026 FIFA World Cup Squad?

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Summary

The national teams participating in the 2026 FIFA World Cup are going to be announcing their final 26-man squad for the global showcase tournament starting May 11.
All 48 teams are expected to reveal the players who are going to be taking part in the upcoming edition scheduled to be organised in the United States, Mexico and Canada.
Argentina are the reigning and defending champions, having won the 2022 FIFA World Cup Final against France.

The time is finally here when football fans around the globe will discover if their favorite player will be taking part in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. There are always hopes and big aspirations attached to 2026 FIFA World Cup squad announcements as players work throughout the 4-year cycle to compete at the highest level and represent their nations. In 2026, the world's top 48 football teams will compete in their respective groups, up from just 32 teams in 2022. The new edition will also see a total of 104 matches, instead of just 64 games, from June 11, 2026, till the big final on July 19, 2026.

While all national sides have not confirmed when the squads will be announced, this article will contain all information and team-wise 2026 FIFA World Cup squads.

FIFA World Cup: Squad Announcement Dates

Given below is the list of all the teams that will be announcing their respective squads in the upcoming days. Teams like Brazil National Football Team will be one of the squads closely watched by fans. More teams are expected to share details about their 2026 FIFA World Cup squad announcement in the coming days, so stay tuned to Sportsdunia for the latest updates.

S. NO.	Team	Date
1	Bosnia Herzegovina	May 11
2	DR Congo	May 11
3	Sweden	May 12
4	France	May 14
5	New Zealand	May 14
6	Belgium	May 15
7	Ivory Coast	May 15
8	Japan	May 15
9	Tunisia	May 15
10	South Korea	May 16
11	Austria	May 18
12	Brazil	May 18
13	Portugal	May 19
14	Switzerland	May 20
15	Germany	May 21
16	Morocco	May 21
17	Norway	May 21
18	England	May 22
19	Netherlands	May 25
20	Spain	May 25
21	Panama	May 26
22	United States	May 26
23	Colombia	May 29
24	Australia	June 1
25	Croatia	June 1
26	Mexico	June 1

Who are the reigning FIFA World Cup champions?

The Argentina National Football Team is the current FIFA World Cup champions. The team secured their third FIFA World Cup title, having won the 2022 tournament in Qatar by defeating France in the final. After finishing 3-3 following extra time, the contest was decided on penalties as La Albiceleste triumphed 4-2 on penalties.