Countries have begun naming their 2026 World Cup squads, with England and Scotland among the first. Thomas Tuchel will reveal England’s list on Friday May 22, while Steve Clarke is set to publish Scotland’s on Tuesday May 19. FIFA requires all 48 entrants to submit 23‑26 players, including three goalkeepers, by June 2.

Preliminary rosters already surface for several nations. Mexico’s provisional squad lists 28 outfield players and six keepers, while Brazil’s early announcement features Alisson of Liverpool among three other goalkeepers. Other early lists include Bosnia and Herzegovina’s 26‑man group and Qatar’s home‑based contingent, each awaiting final confirmation from their managers.

Only players named in the submitted lists may take part, though a serious injury or illness permits a replacement from the provisional pool up to 24 hours before a team’s opening match. With the June 2 deadline fast approaching, federations scramble to finalize selections, ensuring compliance and preserving their strongest options for the tournament.

The squad announcements set the stage for the tournament’s 104 matches, detailed in the official schedule released earlier this year. Fans will soon see line‑ups for powerhouses such as England, Brazil and France, while nations like South Africa and Canada remain pending. Final rosters will shape group dynamics and determine who advances to the knockout phase.