FIFA World Cup 2026: Team and players of the 48-team tournament
A record 1,248 players will compete across the United States, Cyanada and Mexico in an expanded edition of the FIFA World Cup in 2026, where 48 teams will participate for the first time.
Cape Verde, Curaçao, Jordan and Uzbekistan will make their debut while established superstars like Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo will make their record sixth appearance in the showpiece competition for Argentina and Portuhal respectively.
Players from diverse backgrounds and cultures, representing hundreds of clubs across dozens of countries will be on the pitch from June 11 to July 19.
Argentina are the reigning champions while traditional heavyweights Brazil, France, Germany and Spain will look to regain the trophyin what promises to be the most expansive and competitive edition of the event in history.
Mexico is ready for the FIFA World Cup 2026. As one of the tournament's host nations, El Tri will look to capitalize on home support with a talented squad featuring veterans Guillermo Ochoa and Raul Jimenez alongside rising stars Santiago Gimenez and Obed Vargas. With the first-ever 48-team FIFA World Cup set to take place across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, expectations are high for a memorable campaign from the Mexican national team.
FIFA World Cup 2026 Mexico Squad: Full Team List
Goalkeepers: Raul Rangel (Chivas), Carlos Acevedo (Santos Laguna), Guillermo Ochoa (AEL Limassol)
Defenders: Israel Reyes (Club America), Jesus Gallardo (Toluca), Jorge Sanchez (PAOK), César Montes (Lokomotiv Moscow), Johan Vásquez (Genoa), Mateo Chavez (PSV)
Midfielders: Erik Lira (Cruz Azul), Luis Romo (Chivas), Obed Vargas (Atletico Madrid), Brian Gutierrez (Chivas), Orbelin Pineda (AEK Athens), Edson Alvarez (Fenerbahce), Gilberto Mora (Club Tijuana), Cesar Huerta (Anderlecht), Alvaro Fidalgo (Real Betis), Luis Chavez (Dynamo Moscow)
Forwards: Roberto Alvarado (Chivas), Alexis Vega (Toluca), Julian Quiñones (Al-Qadsiah), Santiago Gimenez (AC Milan), Guillermo Martinez (Pumas), Armando Gonzalez (Chivas), Raul Jimenez (Fulham)
