FIFA through their X channel have officially confirmed the final squad lists for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, announcing that 1,248 players have now been selected across the 48 participating national teams ahead of the historic tournament, Softfootball reports.
The announcement marks another major milestone in preparations for the first-ever expanded 48-team FIFA World Cup, with FIFA confirming that all squads are now finalized and officially locked in before the competition begins. The governing body also shared direct access to the complete player rosters for every nation participating in the tournament.
FIFA announced:
1,248 players representing 48 nations. The final squad lists for the @FIFAWorldCup 2026™ have been published, representing one of the tournament’s most exciting milestones.
The 2026 edition, hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, will be the largest World Cup in history, featuring more teams, more matches, and wider global representation than any previous edition.
The development follows recent comments from Gianni Infantino, who praised the newly opened International Broadcast Centre in Dallas as one of the most technologically advanced football media hubs ever created.
FIFA had also recently unveiled the official June–July 2026 tournament calendar, outlining major competition milestones including the opening ceremony, group-stage schedule, knockout rounds, and the final scheduled for July 19 at MetLife Stadium.
