As the hype around the 2026 FIFA World Cup is growing day by day and will divide the fans across the world for their team and their favorite players. This football world cup become on of the most emotional editions in the World Cup history as several iconic legendary players will make their final appearance at the world football’s biggest stage. From players like Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Neymar Jr., Luka Modric and other players, and fans will witness the last beautiful chapter of a that generation which had define the modern day football.

Players Who Will Play Last FIFA World Cup 2026

1. Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal)

The modern day genius and highest goal scorer in the world Cristiano Ronaldo will play his last world cup in 2026.

After his call-up in the Portugal squad he can become the first player to score in the six different FIFA World Cups.

He is already the highest goal scorer to hit the goal post for National teams.

He is one of the most decorated star in the football legacy but he never touched the FIFA World Cup trophy and he will give with his team the final shot in the arm to lift the trophy of FIFA world cup.

As Portugal recently won the UEFA Nations League in 2025, Portugal could fancy their chance.

2. Lionel Messi (Argentina)

The Argentine striker and modern day master Lionel Messi will featured in his last world cup.

In the year 2026, he will play his 6th FIFA World Cup.

Led his team Argentina into the 2 World Cup Final in 2014 and 2022.

And in the year 2022 in Qatar, his team won the world cup final beating the France in the penalties.

For the millions of players, fans he is the inspiration.

In the year 2026 he will try to give his final push to take his team to glory.

3. Neymar Jr (Brazil)

Modern Day’s most loved cricketer of Brazil Neymar Jr will also feature in this edition of world cup.

His chances to feature in the final 26 was looking difficult but Coach Carlo has different plans and he got featured in the final 2026.

As the Brazil carries the unmatchable legacy for the FIFA World Cup expectations are always high to win the cup for the nations.

In the year 2014, Neymar’s heartbreak injury in quarter final shattered the dreams of fans and players as Brazil got eliminated in the semis by Germany.

He is the highest goal scorer for the Brazil national team.

4. Casemiro (Brazil)

Another major Brazilian defensive mid-fielder of current generation Casemiro who also played for the biggest clubs in the football wil also play his last worldcup.

After the Neymar captured the headlines after his inclusion in the squad, Casemiro has been Brazil’s midfield backbone for years.

His defensive intelligence, leadership and calm control have been vital for the Brazil.

As he won the multiple trophies at the club level and he now waiting for the National glory.

5. Luka Modric (Croatia)

A World Cup legend Luka Modric will play his last world cup.

He debuted in the year 2006 and he led the Croatia into 2018 final.

As Croatia was the runners-up at the world cup, Modric named the Golden Ball (Player of the tournament)

His football intelligence his one of the best among all the players and Croatia team wants to win trophy for country and legend Luka.

6. Kevin De Bruyne (Belgium)

One of the best creative attacking midfielder of current times Kevin De Bruyne will play his final world cup for Belgium.

As he was part of the Belgium’s golden generation in 2018 when Belgium finished third place but couldn’t achieve the world cup glory.

The year 2026 will be hi last chance to make the best World Cup run.

7. Mohamed Salah (Egypt)

Egyptian King Mohamed Salah remains one of the Africa’s most iconic footballers.

His first World Cup appearance came in the year Russia 2018.

As the Egypt national team has limited opportunities every appearance is special.

He also listed in the final 26 and will try to win the world cup.

8. Son Heung-min (South Korea)

One of the most loved Son Heung-min who has become the symbol of Asian football excellence.

The South Korea have defeated many major footballing nations in the World-cup fixtures fans are expecting more.

He is the Captain and National icon, he has inspired the entire generation.

His final world cup appearance huge important for the Asian football.

9. Sadio Mané (Senegal)

Sadio Mané remains as one of the Africa’s finest football ambassadors.

He also played the important role to restore the Senegal’s World Cup presence.

In the early 2026, Senegal has won the African Cup of Nations they will try to win the world cup with the current form.

10. James Rodríguez (Colombia)

Colombia’s sensational star James Rodríguez became the global icon in the year 2014.

In 2014, he won the Golden Boot and score on the iconic goal in world cup history.

As the Colombia’s World Cup journey has been inconsistent he will put extra effort for glory.

11. Virgil van Dijk (Netherlands)

Netherlands captain and one of the top defender current times Virgil van Dijk will play his last world cup.

He made his World Cup debut in the year 2022 but his leadership skill is crucial fr national team.

Depending on to the form and fitness, 2026 could be his final World Cup challenge.

An Unforgettable Final Dance

As we all know the Only one team can win the FIFA World Cup many legends will be on other side.

As a fan we all want fairytale ending for the top icons which we are supporting from long time but opposite side is heart-breaking.

But as fans we have to capture the moments when this will play on the pitch against each other last time, we have to captures all those special moments for the future generations.

As also take important lessons like their journey, passion, discipline, dedication and sportsmanship for to make progress in life.

Countdown for the most exciting sports tournament in the world has officially begun. Fans across the world are eagerly waiting for the 2026 FIFA World Cup to start and also curious about which stars will represent their team in the Multi-Nation tournament. The tournament will kick off from 11th of June, 2026 and all the national teams are finalizing their 26 member squads as per the FIFA guidelines.

FIFA World Cup 2026 Squad Submission Rules

FIFA (International Federation of Association Football) has laid down a clear process for the squad announcements.

All participating nations were required to submit the provisional squad list between 35 and 55 players by May 11, 2026.

Each provisional list must include at least the four goalkeepers.

However these provisional squads are mainly for internal FIFA administration and are not mandatory for the public release.

Rules of Final Squads

Final squad size: 26 players

Final submission deadline: June 1, 2026

Official public announcement date: June 2, 2026

Players to Watch Out For This World Cup

In the 2026 FIFA world cup edition there are many players who can guide the their respective team to world cup glory. Some of the big names are Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal), Lionel Messi (Argentina), Kylian Mbappe (France), Lamine Yamal (Spain), Harry Kane (England), Luka Modric (Croatioa), Manuel Neuer (Germany), Guillermo “Memo” Ochoa (Mexico), Vargil Van Dijk (Netherlands), Neymar (Brazil), Gyokeres Victor (Sweden), Kim Min Jae (Japan), Arda Guler (Turkey), Sadio Mane (Senegal), Mahammed Salah (Egypt), James Rodriguez (Colombia), Erling Halland (Norway).

FIFA World Cup 2026 Groups

Group Name	Countries
Group A	Mexico, South Africa, South Korea, Czechia
Group B	Canada, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Qatar, Switzerland
Group C	Brazil, Morocco, Haiti, Scotland
Group D	United States, Paraguay, Australia, Türkiye
Group E	Germany, Curacao, Ivory Coast, Ecuador
Group F	Netherlands, Japan, Sweden, Tunisia
Group G	Belgium, Egypt, Iran, New Zealand
Group H	Spain, Cape Verde, Saudi Arabia, Uruguay
Group I	France, Senegal, Iraq, Norway
Group J	Argentina, Algeria, Austria, Jordan
Group K	Portugal, Congo DR, Uzbekistan, Colombia
Group L	England, Croatia, Ghana, Panama

Group Wise Squads of Each Team

FIFA World Cup 2026 – Group A squads

Countries In Group A: Mexico, South Africa, South Korea, Czechia

Teams	Squads Players
Republic of Korea	Goalkeepers: Jo Hyeonwoo, Kim Seunggyu, Song Bumkeun Defenders: Kim Minjae, Cho Yumin, Lee Hanbeom, Kim Taehyeon, Park Jinseob, Lee Kihyuk, Lee Taeseok, Seol Youngwoo, Jens Castrop, Kim Moonhwan Midfielders: Yang Hyunjun, Paik Seungho, Hwang Inbeom, Kim Jingyu, Bae Junho, Eom Jisung, Hwang Heechan, Lee Donggyeong, Lee Jaesung, Lee Kangin Forwards: Oh Hyeongyu, Son Heungmin, Cho Guesung
Mexico, South Africa, Czechia	Final Squads Not Announced Yet

FIFA World Cup 2026 – Group B squads

Countries In Group B: Canada, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Qatar, Switzerland

Teams	Squads Players
Bosnia and Herzegovina	Goalkeepers: Nikola Vasilj (FC St. Pauli), Martin Zlomislić (HNK Rijeka), Osman Hadžikić (Slaven Belupo) Defenders: Sead Kolašinac (Atalanta BC), Amar Dedić (SL Benfica), Nihad Mujakić (Gaziantep FK), Nikola Katić (Schalke 04), Tarik Muharemović (US Sassuolo), Stjepan Radeljić (HNK Rijeka), Dennis Hadžikadunić (UC Sampdoria), Nidal Čelik (Lens) Midfielders: Amir Hadžiahmetović (Hull City), Ivan Šunjić (Pafos FC), Ivan Bašić (FC Astana), Dženis Burnić (Karlsruher SC), Ermin Mahmić (FC Slovan Liberec), Benjamin Tahirović (Bröndby IF), Amar Memić (FC Viktoria Plzen), Armin Gigović (BSC Young Boys) Forwards: Kerim Alajbegović (RB Salzburg), Esmir Bajraktarević (PSV Eindhoven), Ermedin Demirović (VfB Stuttgart), Jovo Lukić (FC Universitatea Cluj), Samed Baždar (Jagiellonia Bialystok), Haris Tabaković (Borussia Mönchengladbach), Edin Džeko (Schalke 04)
Canada, Qatar, Switzerland	Final Squads Not Announced Yet

FIFA World Cup 2026 – Group C squads

Countries In Group C: Brazil, Morocco, Haiti, Scotland

Teams	Squads Players
Haiti	Goalkeepers: Johnny Placide (SC Bastia), Alexandre Pierre (FC Sochaux), Josué Duverger (FC Cosmos Koblenz) Defenders: Carlens Arcus (Angers SCO), Wilguens Paugain (SV Zulte Waregem), Duke Lacroix (Colorado Springs), Martin Experience (AS Nancy-Lorraine), Jean-Kevin Duverne (KAA Gent), Ricardo Adé (LDU Quito), Hannes Delcroix (FC Lugano), Keeto Thermoncy (BSC Young Boys II) Midfielders: Leverton Pierre (FC Vizela), Carl-Fred Sainthe (El Paso Locomotive FC), Jean-Jacques Danley (Philadelphia Union), Jeanricner Bellegarde (Wolverhampton), Pierre Woodenski (Violette AC), Dominique Simon (FC Tatran Prešov) Forwards: Louicius Deedson (FC Dallas), Ruben Providence (Almere City FC), Josué Casimir (AJ Auxerre), Derrick Etienne (Toronto FC), Wilson Isidor (Sunderland AFC), Duckens Nazon (Esteghlal FC), Frantzdy Pierrot (Çaykur Rizespor), Yassin Fortune (FC Vizela), Lenny Joseph (Ferencváros TC)
Brazil	Alisson (Liverpool), Ederson (Fenerbahce), Weverton (Gremio) Defenders: Alex Sandro (Flamengo), Danilo (Flamengo), Leo Pereira (Flamengo), Bremer (Juventus), Douglas Santos (Zenit St Petersburg), Gabriel Magalhaes (Arsenal), Ibanez (Al-Ahli), Marquinhos (Paris Saint-Germain), Wesley (Roma) Midfielders Bruno Guimaraes (Newcastle), Casemiro (Manchester United), Danilo (Botafogo), Fabinho (Al-Ittihad), Lucas Paqueta (Flamengo). Forwards: Endrick (Lyon), Gabriel Martinelli (Arsenal), Igor Thiago (Brentford), Luiz Henrique (Zenit), Matheus Cunha (Manchester United), Neymar (Santos), Raphinha (Barcelona), Rayan (Bournemouth), Vinicius Junior (Real Madrid)
Scotland	Goalkeepers: Craig Gordon (Hearts), Angus Gunn (Nottingham Forest), Liam Kelly (Rangers) Defenders: Grant Hanley (Hibernian), Jack Hendry (Al-Ettifaq), Aaron Hickey (Brentford), Dom Hyam (Wrexham), Scott McKenna (Dinamo Zagreb), Nathan Patterson (Everton), Anthony Ralston (Celtic), Andy Robertson (Liverpool), John Souttar (Rangers), Kieran Tierney (Celtic) Midfielders: Ryan Christie (Bournemouth), Findlay Curtis (Kilmarnock), Lewis Ferguson (Bologna), Ben Gannon-Doak (Bournemouth), Billy Gilmour (Napoli), John McGinn (Aston Villa), Kenny McLean (Norwich City), Scott McTominay (Napoli) Forwards: Ché Adams (Torino), Lyndon Dykes (Charlton Athletic), George Hirst (Ipswich Town), Lawrence Shankland (Hearts), Ross Stewart (Southampton)
Morocco	Final Squads Not Announced Yet

FIFA World Cup 2026 – Group D squads

Countries In Group D: United States, Paraguay, Australia, Türkiye

Teams	Squads Players
United States, Paraguay, Australia, Türkiye	Final Squads Not Announced Yet

FIFA World Cup 2026 – Group E squads

Countries In Group E: Germany, Curacao, Ivory Coast, Ecuador

Teams	Squads Players
Germany	Goalkeepers: Oliver Baumann (Hoffenheim), Manuel Neuer (Bayern Munich), Alexander Nubel (Monaco) Defenders: Waldemar Anton (Borussia Dortmund), Nathaniel Brown (Frankfurt), Joshua Kimmich (Bayern Munich, captain), David Raum (RB Leipzig), Antonio Rudiger (Real Madrid, vice-captain), Nico Schlotterbeck (Borussia Dortmund), Jonathan Tah (Bayern Munich), Malick Thiaw (Newcastle) Midfielders: Nadiem Amiri (Mainz), Leon Goretzka (Bayern Munich), Pascal Gross (Brighton), Jamie Leweling (Stuttgart), Lennart Karl (Bayern Munich), Jamal Musiala (Bayern Munich), Felix Nmecha (Borussia Dortmund), Alexander Pavlovic (Bayern Munich), Angelo Stiller (Stuttgart), Florian Wirtz (Liverpool) Forwards: Maximilian Beier (Borussia Dortmund), Kai Havertz (Arsenal), Leroy Sane (Galatasaray), Denis Undav (Stuttgart), Nick Woltemade (Newcastle)
Côte d’Ivoire	Goalkeepers: Yahia Fofana (Çaykur Rizespor), Mohamed Koné (Royal Charleroi SC), Alban Lafont (Panathinaikos F.C.) Defenders: Emmanuel Agbadou (Beşiktaş J.K.), Clément Akpa (AJ Auxerre), Ousmane Diomandé (Sporting CP), Guéla Doué (RC Strasbourg), Ghislain Konan (Gil Vicente), Odilon Kossounou (Atalanta), Evan Ndicka (AS Roma), Wilfried Singo (Galatasaray S.K.) Midfielders: Seko Fofana (FC Porto), Parfait Guiagon (Sporting Charleroi), Christ Inao Oulaï (Trabzonspor Kulübü), Franck Kessié (Al-Ahli), Ibrahim Sangaré (Nottingham Forest F.C.), Jean-Mickaël Seri (NK Maribor) Forwards: Simon Adingra (AS Monaco), Ange-Yoan Bonny (Inter Milan), Amad Diallo (Manchester United), Oumar Diakité (Cercle Brugge KSV), Yan Diomandé (RB Leipzig), Evann Guessand (Crystal Palace), Nicolas Pépé (Villarreal CF), Bazoumana Touré (TSG Hoffenheim), Elye Wahi (OGC Nice)
Curacao	Tyrick Bodak (Telstar), Trevor Doornbusch (VVV-Venlo), Eloy Room (Miami FC) Defenders: Riechedly Bazoer (Konyaspor), Joshua Brenet (Kayserispor), Roshon Van Eijma (RKC Waalwijk), Sherel Floranus (PEC Zwolle), Deveron Fonville (NEC Nijmegen), Jurien Gaari (Abha Club), Armando Obispo (PSV Eindhoven), Shurandy Sambo (Sparta Rotterdam) Midfielders: Juninho Bacuna (FC Volendam), Leandro Bacuna (Iğdır), Livano Comenencia (FC Zürich), Kevin Felida (Den Bosch), Ar’Jany Martha (Rotherham United), Tyrese Noslin (Telstar), Godfried Roemeratoe (RKC Waalwijk) Forwards: Jeremy Antonisse (AE Kifisia), Tahith Chong (Sheffield United), Kenji Gorre (Maccabi Haifa), Sontje Hansen (Middlesbrough), Gervane Kastaneer (Terengganu FC), Brandley Kuwas (FC Volendam), Jurgen Locadia (Miami FC), Jearl Margaritha (SK Beveren)
Germany, Ecuador	Final Squads Not Announced Yet

FIFA World Cup 2026 – Group F squads

Countries In Group F: Netherlands, Japan, Sweden, Tunisia

Teams	Squads Players
Japan	Goalkeepers: Hayakawa Tomoki, Suzuki Zion, Osako Keisuke Defenders: Nagatomo Yuto, Shogo Taniguchi, Tomiyasu Takehiro, Itakura Ko, Watanabe Tsuyoshi, Hiroki Ito, Suzuki Junnosuke, Seko Ayumu, Sugawara Yukinari Midfielders & forwards: Kamada Daichi, Sano Kaishu, Tanaka Ao, Endo Wataru, Nakamura Keito, Doan Ritsu, Ito Junya, Kubo Takefusa, Suzuki Yuito, Ueda Ayase, Ogawa Koki, Maeda Daizen, Shiogai Kento, Goto Keisuke
Sweden	Goalkeepers: Viktor Johansson (Stoke City), Kristoffer Nordfeldt (AIK Fotball AB), Jacob Widell Zetterström (Derby County) Defenders: Hjalmar Ekdal (Burnley), Gabriel Gudmundsson (Leeds United), Isak Hien (Atalanta), Emil Holm (Juventus), Gustaf Lagerbielke (SC Braga), Victor Lindelöf (Aston Villa), Eric Smith (St Pauli), Carl Starfelt (Celta de Vigo), Elliot Stroud Mjallby), Daniel Svensson (Borussia Dortmund) Midfielders: Jesper Kalström (Udinese), Yasin Ayari (Brighton), Mattias Svanberg (Wolfsburg), Lucas Bergvall (Tottenham Hotspur), Besfort Zeneli (Saint-Gilloise) Forwards: Taha Ali (Malmö), Alexander Bernhardsson (Holstein Kiel), Anthony Elanga (Newcastle), Viktor Gyökeres (Arsenal), Alexander Isak (Liverpool), Gustaf Nilsson (Club Brugge), Benjamin Nygren (Celtic), Ken Sema (Pafos)
Tunisia	Goalkeepers: Sabri ​Ben Hessen (Etoile Sahel), Abdelmouhib Chamakh (Club Africain), Aymen Dahman (CS Sfaxien) Defenders: Ali Abdi (Nice), ​Adem Arous (Kasimpasa), ⁠Mohamed Amine Ben Hamida (Esperance), Dylan Bronn (Servette Geneva), Raed Chikhaoui (US Monastir), Moutaz Neffati (Norrkoping), Omar Rekik (NK Maribor), Montassar Talbi (Lorient), Yan Valery (Young Boys Berne) Midfielders: Mortadha Ben Ouanes (Kasimpasa), Anis Ben Slimane (Norwich City), Ismael Gharbi (FC ⁠Augsburg), ​Rani Khedira (Union Berlin), Mohamed Hadj Mahmoud (Lugano), Hannibal Mejbri (Burnley), Ellyes ​Skhiri (Eintracht Frankfurt) Forwards: Elias Achouri (FC Copenhagen), Khalil Ayari (Paris St Germain), Firas Chaouat (Club Africain), Rayan Elloumi (Vancouver Whitecaps), Hazem Mastouri (Dynamo Makhachkala), ​Elias Saad (Hannover 96), Sebastian Tounekti (Celtic)
Netherlands	Final Squads Not Announced Yet

FIFA World Cup 2026 – Group G squads

Countries In Group G: Belgium, Egypt, Iran, New Zealand

Teams	Squads Players
Belgium	Goalkeepers: Thibaut Courtois, Senne Lammens, Mike Penders Defenders: Timothy Castagne, Zeno Debast, Maxim De Cuyper, Koni De Winter, Brandon Mechele, Thomas Meunier, Nathan Ngoy, Joaquin Seys, Arthur Theate Midfielders: Kevin De Bruyne, Amadou Onana, Nicolas Raskin, Youri Tielemans, Hans Vanaken, Axel Witsel Forwards: Charles De Ketelaere, Jeremy Doku, Matias Fernandez Pardo, Romelu Lukaku, Dodi Lukebakio, Diego Moreira, Alexis Saelemaekers, Leandro Trossard
New Zealand	Goalkeepers: Max Crocombe (Millwall FC), Alex Paulsen (Lechia Gdańsk), Michael Woud (Auckland FC) Defenders: Tim Payne (Wellington Phoenix), Francis De Vries (Auckland FC), Tyler Bindon (Nottingham Forest), Michael Boxall (Minnesota United), Liberato Cacace (Wrexham AFC), Nando Pijnaker (Auckland FC), Finn Surman (Portland Timbers), Callan Elliot (Auckland FC), Tommy Smith (Braintree Town) Midfielders: Joe Bell (Viking FK), Marko Stamenić (Swansea City), Alex Rufer (Wellington Phoenix), Ryan Thomas (PEC Zwolle), Lachlan Bayliss (Newcastle Jets) Forwards: Matt Garbett (Peterborough United), Chris Wood (Nottingham Forest), Sarpreet Singh (Wellington Phoenix), Eli Just (Motherwell FC), Kosta Barbarouses (Western Sydney Wanderers), Ben Waine (Port Vale), Ben Old (Saint-Étienne), Callum McCowatt (Silkeborg), Jesse Randall (Auckland FC)
Egypt, Iran	Final Squads Not Announced Yet

FIFA World Cup 2026 – Group H squads

Countries In Group H: Spain, Cape Verde, Saudi Arabia, Uruguay

Teams	Squads Players
Cape Verde	Carlos dos Santos (San Diego), ‌Marcio Rosa (Montana 1921), Vozinha (Chaves) Defenders: Sidny Cabral (Benfica), Diney Borges (Al Bataeh), Logan ​Costa (Villarreal), Roberto Lopes (Shamrock Rovers), Steven Moreira (Columbus Crew), Wagner Pina (Trabzonspor), ‌Kelvin Pires (SJK Seinajoki), Stopira (Torreense) Midfielders: Telmo Arcanjo (Vitoria Guimaraes), Deroy Duarte (Ludogorets), Laros Duarte (Puskas Akademia), Joao Paulo Fernandes (FCSB), Jamiro Monteiro (PEC Zwolle), Kevin Pina (FK Krasnodar), Yannick Semedo (Farense) Forwards: Gilson Benchimol (Akron Togliatti), Jovane Cabral (Estrela da Amadora), Dailon Livramento (Casa Pia), Ryan Mendes (Igdir), Nuno da Costa (Istanbul ⁠Basaksehir), Garry Rodrigues (Apollon Limassol), ⁠Willy Semedo (Omonia Nicosia), Helio ‌Varela (Maccabi Tel Aviv)
Spain, Saudi Arabia, Uruguay	Final Squads Not Announced Yet

FIFA World Cup 2026 – Group I squads

Countries In Group I: France, Senegal, Iraq, Norway

Teams	Squads Players
France	Goalkeepers: Mike Maignan, Brice Samba, Robin Risser Defenders: Dayot Upamecano, William Saliba, Lucas Digne, Theo Hernandez, Lucas Hernandez, Ibrahima Konaté, Jules Koundé, Malo Gusto, Maxence Lacroix Midfielders: N’Golo Kanté, Adrien Rabiot, Manu Koné, Aurélien Tchouaméni, Warren Zaïre-Emery Forwards: Maghnes Akliouche, Kylian Mbappé, Ousmane Dembélé, Michael Olise, Désiré Doué, Bradley Barcola, Rayan Cherki, Marcus Thuram, Jean-Philippe Mateta
Senegal, Iraq, Norway	Final Squads Not Announced Yet

FIFA World Cup 2026 – Group J squads

Countries In Group J: Argentina, Algeria, Austria, Jordan

Teams	Squads Players
Argentina, Algeria, Austria, Jordan	Final Squads Not Announced Yet

FIFA World Cup 2026 – Group K squads

Countries In Group K: Portugal, Congo DR, Uzbekistan, Colombia

Portugal

Goalkeepers: Diogo Costa (FC Porto), José Sá (Wolverhampton Wanderers), Rui Silva (Sporting CP); Ricardo Velho (Gençlerbirliği Ankara) Defenders: Diogo Dalot (Manchester United); Matheus Nunes (Manchester City), Nélson Semedo (Fenerbahce SK), João Cancelo (FC Barcelona), Nuno Mendes (PSG), Gonçalo Inácio (Sporting CP), Renato Veiga (Villarreal); Rúben Dias (Manchester City); Tomás Araújo (SL Benfica) Midfielders: Rúben Neves (Al Hilal), Samuel Costa (Mallorca), João Neves (PSG), Vitinha (PSG), Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United), Bernardo Silva (Manchester City) Forwards: João Félix (Al Nassr), Francisco Trincão (Sporting CP), Francisco Conceição (Juventus), Pedro Neto (Chelsea), Rafael Leão (AC Milan), Gonçalo Guedes (Real Sociedad), Gonçalo Ramos (PSG); Cristiano Ronaldo (Al Nassr)

Congo DR, Uzbekistan, Colombia

Final Squads Not Announced Yet

FIFA World Cup 2026 – Group L squads

Countries In Group L: England, Croatia, Ghana, Panama

Teams	Squads Players
England	Goalkeepers: Jordan Pickford (Everton), Dean Henderson (Crystal Palace), James Trafford (Manchester City) Defenders: Reece James (Chelsea), Tino Livramento (Newcastle), Marc Guéhi (Manchester City), Ezri Konsa (Aston Villa), John Stones (Manchester City), Jarell Quansah (Bayer Leverkusen), Nico O’Reilly (Manchester City), Dan Burn (Newcastle), Djed Spence (Tottenham Hotspur) Midfielders: Declan Rice (Arsenal), Elliot Anderson (Nottingham Forest), Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid), Jordan Henderson (Brentford), Morgan Rogers (Aston Villa), Kobbie Mainoo (Manchester United), Eberechi Eze (Arsenal) Forwards: Harry Kane (Bayern Munich), Ivan Toney (Al-Ahli), Ollie Watkins (Aston Villa), Bukayo Saka (Arsenal), Noni Madueke (Arsenal), Marcus Rashford (Barcelona), Anthony Gordon (Newcastle)
Croatia, Ghana, Panama	Final Squads Not Announced Yet

Former India and Tamil Nadu all rounder Vijay Shankar has announced his retirement from domestic cricket and the Indian Premier League (IPL). He was part of the multiple IPL franchises and also won the trophy with those teams. With this he will eligible to participate in the overseas franchise cricket league.

International Career of Vijay Shankar

Vijay Shankar has represented the India in 21 white-ball matches between 2018 and 2019.

He has played the 12 One Day Internationals (ODIs), scored 223 runs at an average of 31.85.

In the 9 T20 Internationals, he scored around 101 runs at a strike rate of 138.35.

Domestic Cricket Journey

Vijay Shankar played most of his domestic cricket for the state of Tamil Nadu, where he became the important all-round performer.

He also captained the Tamil Nadu to victories in the Vijay Hazare Trophy, Deodhar Trophy and Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy.

Before his retirement, he moved to Tripura for the 2025-26 domestic season.

He ended his domestic career impressively with the unbeaten 151 against Gujarat in the Ranji Trophy, earning the Player of the Match award.

Career Statistics

In the first-class cricket, Vijay Shankar scored 4,253 runs at an average of 46.73.

In List A cricket, he also scored around the 2,790 runs, while in T20 cricket he made 2,583 runs.

Across the all formats of the game he also picked up 154 wickets and proved himself as valuable genuine all-rounder.

IPL Career

Vijay Shankar has played 78 IPL matches from 2014 to 2025.

He represented teams like the Chennai Super Kings, Sunrisers Hyderabad, Delhi Capitals and Gujarat Titans.

He went unsold in the 2026’s IPL auction and with this it marked end of his IPL career.

He also became Champion with the Gujarat Titans and Sunrisers Hyderabad.

2019 World Cup and ‘3D Cricketer Tag’

Vijay Shankar gained the major attention during the 2019 ICC Cricket World Cup selection.

He was chosen over the Ambati Rayudu because selectors believed that he offered batting, bowling and fielding value, famously calling him a ‘3D player.’

During the World Cup, he also picked up two important wickets against Pakistan which also includes the first ball wicket in the World Cup delivery.

In his retirement message, he signed off by calling himself as “Your 3D cricketer.”