Portugal vs Spain Official Lineups, Monday, 6 July 2026, World Cup Round of 16

.Portugal vs Spain Official Lineups, Monday, 6 July 2026, World Cup Round of 16

Here are Portugal’s and Spain’s official starting lineups in the FIFA World Cup Round of 16. The match will kick off at 3:00 p.m. ET (8:00 p.m. BST) at AT&T Stadium located in Arlington, Texas. The victorious team will move on to play against either the USA or Belgium in the quarter-finals.

The last encounter between these Iberian rivals took place in the UEFA Nations League final last year, where Portugal triumphed in a penalty shootout. Historically, Spain holds the advantage in their head-to-head record.  They boast 17 victories over Portugal’s 6, along with 18 matches ending in a draw.

The game showcases two Serie A players for Portugal: Juventus forward Francisco Conceição and AC Milan forward Rafael Leão. On the other hand, there are no Serie A players representing the Spanish team.

 

FIFA Ranking

Spain is currently in the lead, holding the 1st spot in the FIFA Men’s World Rankings. Meanwhile, Portugal is also doing well, positioned at 3rd place globally.

 

How did they make it to the Round of 16?

Spain finished at the top of Group H with 7 points, staying unbeaten throughout. They kicked off with a 0-0 draw against Cabo Verde.  Then, they secured a 4-0 win against Saudi Arabia, and wrapped up the group stage with a 1-0 win over Uruguay. In the Round of 32, they progressed with a commanding 3-0 victory over Austria in Los Angeles.

Portugal finished in second place in Group K, accumulating 5 points. Their journey featured a 1-1 draw with DR Congo, an impressive 5-0 win against Uzbekistan, and a 0-0 stalemate with Colombia.  In the Round of 32, they advanced to the Round of 16 after a thrilling 2-1 win over Croatia in Toronto.

 

06-07-2026 19:00
Round of 16

 

👉   Click here for  Full 2026 World Cup Squad Lists – Confirmed rosters for all 48 teams.

👉  Click here for  2026 World Cup Group Stage Standings.

 

👉   Serie A players called up for     🇵🇹     the Portugal National team:
  • Juventus forward Francisco  Conceição
  • AC Milan forward Rafael Leão
👉   No Serie A players in the Spain National team

Portugal
Spain

Starting lineups

1
Goalkeeper
20
Defender
71'
25
Defender
56'
3
Defender
8
Midfielder
15
Midfielder
13
Midfielder
23
Midfielder
82'
7
11
Attacker
71'
18
Attacker
82'
23
Goalkeeper
14
Defender
24
Defender
22
Defender
12
Defender
15
Midfielder
75'
20
Midfielder
85'
16
Midfielder
10
Attacker
85'
19
Attacker
21
Attacker
90'

Substitutes

6
Midfielder
22
Goalkeeper
9
Attacker
4
Defender
16
14
Defender
21
Midfielder
19
Attacker
12
Goalkeeper
24
Midfielder
2
Defender
56'
17
Attacker
71'
5
Defender
71'
26
82'
10
Midfielder
82'
1
Goalkeeper
4
Defender
9
Midfielder
5
Midfielder
18
Midfielder
17
Attacker
3
13
Goalkeeper
2
Defender
11
Attacker
25
Attacker
7
Attacker
75'
6
Midfielder
85'
8
Midfielder
85'
26
Attacker
90'

 

Portugal   Portugal World Cup 2026 Squad:
  • Goalkeepers: Diogo Costa (FC Porto), Jose Sa (Wolverhampton Wanderers), Rui Silva (Sporting CP); Ricardo Velho (Gençlerbirliği Ankara).
  • Defenders: Diogo Dalot (Manchester United); Matheus Nunes (Manchester City), Nelson Semedo (Fenerbahce SK), Joao Cancelo (FC Barcelona), Nuno Mendes (PSG), Gonçalo Inacio (Sporting CP), Renato Veiga (Villarreal); Ruben Dias (Manchester City), Tomas Araujo (SL Benfica).
  • Midfielders:  Ruben Neves (Al Hilal), Samuel Costa (Mallorca), Joao Neves (PSG), Vitinha (PSG), Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United), Bernardo Silva (Manchester City).
  • Forwards: Joao Félix (Al Nassr), Francisco Trincao (Sporting CP), Francisco Conceicao (Juventus), Pedro Neto (Chelsea), Rafael Leao (AC Milan), Gonçalo Guedes (Real Sociedad), Gonçalo Ramos (PSG); Cristiano Ronaldo (Al Nassr).

 

Spain   Spain World Cup Squad:
  • Goalkeepers: Unai Simon (Athletic Bilbao), David Raya (Arsenal), Joan Garcia (Barcelona).
  • Defenders: Marc Cucurella (Chelsea), Alejandro Grimaldo (Bayer Leverkusen), Pau Cubarsi (Barcelona), Aymeric Laporte (Athletic Bilbao), Marc Pubill (Atletico Madrid), Eric Garcia (Barcelona), Marcos Llorente (Atletico Madrid), Pedro Porro (Tottenham Hotspur).
  • Midfielders: Pedri (Barcelona), Fabian Ruiz (PSG), Martin Zubimendi (Arsenal), Gavi (Barcelona), Rodri (Manchester City), Alex Baena (Atletico Madrid), Mikel Merino (Spain).
  • Forwards: Mikel Oyarzabal (Real Sociedad), Dani Olmo (Barcelona), Nico Williams (Athletic Bilbao), Yeremy Pino (Crystal Palace), Ferran Torres (Barcelona), Borja Iglesias (Celta de Vigo), Víctor Muñoz (Osasuna), Lamine Yamal (Barcelona)

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🇵🇹   Portugal – Spain  🇪🇸

Date: Today, Monday, July 6, 2026
Kick-off: 3:00 PM EDT / 12:00 PM PDT
Venue: AT&T Stadium (often referred to as Dallas Stadium during the World Cup)
Location: Arlington, Texas, USA

Referee: Anthony Taylor ENG.
Assistant Referee 1: Gary Beswick ENG.
Assistant Referee 2: Adam Nunn ENG.
Fourth Official: Felix Zwayer GER.
Reserve AR: Robert Kempter GER.
Video Assistant Referee: Bastian Dankert GER.
Assistant Video Assistant Referee 1 : Antonio Garcia URU.
Assistant Video Assistant Referee 2 : Marco Di Bello ITA.

Brazil vs Norway Official Starting Lineups, Sunday, 5 July 2026, World Cup Round of 16 

Brazil vs Norway Official Starting Lineup, Sunday, 5 July 2026, World Cup Round of 16

Here are Brazil vs Norway official starting lineups in the Round of 16 of the FIFA World Cup on Sunday, July 5, 2026. The match will kick off at 4:00 PM ET / 1:00 PM PT at MetLife Stadium in New York/New Jersey.

This match includes 6 players from Serie A. Representing Brazil are Juventus defender Gleison Bremer and Atalanta midfielder Éderson. On the Norway side, we have Bologna defender Torbjorn Heggem, Genoa defender Leo Skiri Ostigard, Sassuolo midfielder Kristian Thorstvedt, and Cremonese midfielder Morten Thorsby.

Stats: Interestingly, Norway has never lost to Brazil in their four previous encounters, recording two wins and two draws. Their most notable match was a 2-1 victory for Norway during the group stage of the 1998 World Cup.

 

05-07-2026 20:00
Round of 16

 

FIFA Ranking

Brazil enters this eagerly awaited Round of 16 clash against Norway as the higher-ranked team, currently positioned 6th in the world. Meanwhile, Norway, led by Erling Haaland, is ranked 23rd in the FIFA standings.

 

How did they reach the Round of 16?

Brazil progressed from Group C without a loss, achieving a 1-1 draw against Morocco and securing impressive 3-0 victories over Haiti and Scotland. In the Round of 32, they triumphed over Japan with a score of 2-1 in Houston, thanks to a 56th-minute equalizer from Casemiro and a thrilling 96th-minute winner from Gabriel Martinelli.

Norway advanced as the runners-up in Group I, finishing behind France. They clinched their knockout stage spot with wins against Iraq (4-1) and Senegal (3-2), although they rested key players in a 4-1 defeat to France. In the Round of 32, they celebrated their first-ever World Cup knockout win by defeating the Ivory Coast 2-1, with Erling Haaland scoring the decisive goal in the 86th minute.

 

 

👉    2 Serie A players called up for  🇧🇷   Brazil National team for the World Cup 2026:
  • Juventus defender Gleison Bremer
  • Atalanta midfielder Éderson
👉   Serie A players called up for    🇳🇴     the Norway National team:
  • Bologna defender Torbjorn Heggem
  • Genoa defender Leo Skiri Ostigard
  • Sassuolo midfielder Kristian Thorstvedt
  • Cremonese midfielder Morten Thorsby

 

 

👉   Click here for  Full 2026 World Cup Squad Lists – Confirmed rosters for all 48 teams.

👉  Click here for  2026 World Cup Group Stage Standings.

 

🇧🇷   Brazil official lineup (4-4-2): Alisson; Danilo, Marquinhos, Gabriel, Douglas Santos; Rayan, Bruno Guimaraes, Casemiro, Martinelli; Cunha, Vinicius.

Substitutes: Ederson, Weverton, Alex Sandro, Bremer, Danilo Santos, Ederson, Endrick, Fabinho, Roger Ibanez, Leo Pereira, Luiz Henrique, Gabriel Martinelli, Raphinha, Neymar, Igor Thiago

Head Coach: Carlo Ancelotti.

🇳🇴   Norway official lineup (4-3-3): Nyland; Ryerson, Ajer, Heggem, Moller Wolfe; Odegaard, Berge, Berg; Sorloth, Haaland, Nusa.

Substitutes: Egil Selvik, Sander Tangvik, Fredrik Andre Bjørkan, Henrik Falchener, Leo Ostigard, Sondre Klingen Langas, Fredrik Aursnes, Marcus Holmgren Pedersen, Kristian Thorstvedt, Morten Thorsby, Thelo Aasgaard, Andreas Schjelderup, Jens Petter Hauge, Jørgen Strand Larsen, Oscar Bobb

Head Coach: Ståle Solbakken.

Brazil
Norway

Starting lineups

1
Goalkeeper
13
Defender
16
Defender
3
Defender
4
Defender
8
Midfielder
79'
5
Midfielder
22
68'
9
Attacker
58'
26
Attacker
68'
7
1
Goalkeeper
5
90'
26
Defender
63'
3
Defender
17
Defender
10
Midfielder
6
Midfielder
8
Midfielder
7
46'
20
Attacker
46'
9
Attacker

Substitutes

14
Defender
6
Defender
23
Goalkeeper
11
Attacker
17
Midfielder
24
Defender
12
Goalkeeper
15
Defender
21
Attacker
25
Attacker
19
Attacker
58'
10
Attacker
68'
18
Midfielder
68'
2
Midfielder
79'
2
Midfielder
18
Midfielder
13
Goalkeeper
23
15
Defender
19
Midfielder
11
24
Defender
12
Goalkeeper
25
Defender
22
Attacker
46'
21
Midfielder
46'
14
Midfielder
63'
4
Defender
90'

 

Brazil
Norway

Starting lineups

1
Goalkeeper
13
Defender
16
Defender
3
Defender
4
Defender
8
Midfielder
79'
5
Midfielder
22
68'
9
Attacker
58'
26
Attacker
68'
7
1
Goalkeeper
5
90'
26
Defender
63'
3
Defender
17
Defender
10
Midfielder
6
Midfielder
8
Midfielder
7
46'
20
Attacker
46'
9
Attacker

Substitutes

14
Defender
6
Defender
23
Goalkeeper
11
Attacker
17
Midfielder
24
Defender
12
Goalkeeper
15
Defender
21
Attacker
25
Attacker
19
Attacker
58'
10
Attacker
68'
18
Midfielder
68'
2
Midfielder
79'
2
Midfielder
18
Midfielder
13
Goalkeeper
23
15
Defender
19
Midfielder
11
24
Defender
12
Goalkeeper
25
Defender
22
Attacker
46'
21
Midfielder
46'
14
Midfielder
63'
4
Defender
90'

 

Brazil   Brazil World Cup 2026 Squad:
  • Goalkeepers: Alisson (Liverpool), Ederson (Fenerbahce), Weverton (Gremio)
  • Defenders: Alex Sandro (Flamengo), Bremer (Juventus), Danilo (Flamengo), Douglas Santos (Zenit), Gabriel Magalhaes (Arsenal), Ibanez (Al-Ahli), Leo Pereira (Flamengo), Marquinhos (PSG).
  • Midfielders: Bruno Guimaraes (Newcastle), Casemiro (Manchester United), Danilo Santos (Botafogo), Fabinho (Al-Ahli), Lucas Paqueta (Flamengo), Éderson (Atalanta.)
  • Forwards: Endrick (Lyon/Real Madrid), Gabriel Martinelli (Arsenal), Igor Thiago (Brentford), Luiz Henrique (Zenit), Matheus Cunha (Manchester United), Neymar (Santos), Raphinha (Barcelona), Rayan (Bournemouth), Vinicius Jr. (Real Madrid).

Note: Last-minute change.   On June 7, Atalanta’s midfielder Éderson has been selected for Brazil’s World Cup team by manager Carlo Ancelotti, stepping in for the injured AS Roma right-back Wesley. Wesley is unable to participate in the tournament because of a left thigh adductor injury, which has opened the door for the 26-year-old Éderson to join the squad.

 

Norway   Norway World Cup 2026 Squad: 
  • Goalkeepers: Orjan Haskjold Nyland (Sevilla), Egil Selvik (Watford), Sander Tangvik (Hamburger SV).
  • Defenders: Julian Ryerson (Borussia Dortmund), Marcus Holmgren Pedersen (Torino), David Moller Wolfe (Wolverhampton), Fredrik Bjorkan (Bodo/Glimt), Kristoffer Ajer (Brentford), Torbjorn Heggem (Bologna), Leo Skiri Ostigard (Genoa), Sondre Langas (Derby County), Henrik Falchener (Viking).
  • Midfielders: Martin Odegaard (Arsenal), Sander Berge (Fulham), Fredrik Aursnes (Benfica), Patrick Berg (Bodo/Glimt), Kristian Thorstvedt (Sassuolo), Morten Thorsby (Cremonese), Thelo Aasgaard (Rangers).
  • Forwards: Erling Haaland (Manchester City), Alexander Sorloth (Atletico Madrid), Jorgen Strand Larsen (Crystal Palace), Antonio Nusa (RB Leipzig), Oscar Bobb (Fulham), Andreas Schjelderup (Benfica), Jens Petter Hauge (Bodo/Glimt).

 

The New York / New Jersey Stadium is set for the game Brazil vs Norway

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Brazil’s official starting lineup against Norway

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Norway’s official starting lineup against Brazil

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🇧🇷  Brazil – Norway   🇳🇴

Date: Sunday, July 5, 2026
Kick-off Time: 16:00 New York local time (UTC-4)
Venue: New York New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey

Referee: Ismail Elfath USA
Assistant Referee 1: Corey Parker USA
Assistant Referee 2: Kyle Atkins USA
Fourth Official: Said Martinez HON
Reserve AR: Walter Lopez HON

 

Results 2026 World Cup Round of 16

Results 2026 World Cup Round of 16

The Round of 16 for the World Cup runs from July 4 to July 7, 2026.  The knockout stage will consist of 16 matches held in various host cities throughout the U.S., Mexico, and Canada.

For live score updates, match details, leading scorers, yellow and red cards, penalties, and additional information, please check this page.

 

 

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Sports Events 365 ✅   What are the regulations for the Round of 16?

The Round of 16 is an intense, single-elimination knockout stage.
👉   If the score is tied at the end of regulation time (90 minutes plus stoppage time), the game proceeds to two 15-minute extra time periods.
👉   Should the score still be tied after extra time, the match will go to a penalty shootout. Teams will alternate taking 5 kicks each, and if needed, sudden death will follow.
👉Teams that lose are eliminated, while those that win move on to the quarter-finals.

 

✅    Disciplinary Regulations (Yellow/Red Cards)

🟨     Match Suspensions: Accumulating two yellow cards between the Round of 16 and the quarter-finals leads to a one-match suspension.

🟥     Red Cards: A player who receives a red card is immediately dismissed and will miss the next match.

🔃     Substitutions: Teams are allowed to make up to 5 substitutions during regular time, with an extra 6th substitution permitted if the match goes into extra time.

 

✅    Hydration Breaks

In each half, referees might allow for 3-minute cooling or hydration breaks, contingent on the weather conditions.

 

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⚽️     Top Scorers
Penalties
⚽️     Own goals
❌   Missed Penalties
🟨    Most Yellow Cards
🟥    Most Red Cards

 

 

2026 World Cup Group Stage Standings

2026 World Cup Group Stage Standings – 2026 FIFA World Cup Table

Presenting the standings for the 2026 World Cup Group Stage, which includes total wins, draws, losses, goals in favor, goals against, goal difference, and points.

✅   The standings for the World Cup 2026 also feature

⚽️    Leading goal scorers
🟨    Players with the most yellow cards
🟥   The highest number of red cards
as well as details on penalties, missed penalties, and more.

The top two teams from each of the twelve groups will move on to the Round of 32, along with the eight best third-place teams. Wishing all the best to Serie A and Serie B players representing their national teams.

Follow the live standings, fixtures, and results here. Check out the Group standings for the Men’s FIFA World Cup 2026.

👉   Click here for  Full 2026 World Cup Squad Lists – Confirmed rosters for all 48 teams.

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Group A

Rank Teams Played Won Drawn Lost Goal difference Points For Against Current form Next Match
1 MexicoMexico 3 3 0 0 6 9 6 0 WWWWL
2 South AfricaSouth Africa 3 1 1 1 -1 4 2 3 LDWL?
3 Korea RepublicKorea Republic 3 1 0 2 -1 3 2 3 WLL??
4 Czech RepublicCzech Republic 3 0 1 2 -4 1 2 6 LDL??

Group B

Rank Teams Played Won Drawn Lost Goal difference Points For Against Current form Next Match
1 SwitzerlandSwitzerland 3 2 1 0 4 7 7 3 DWWW?
2 CanadaCanada 3 1 1 1 5 4 8 3 DWLWL
3 Bosnia and HerzegovinaBosnia and Herzegovina 3 1 1 1 -1 4 5 6 DLWL?
4 QatarQatar 3 0 1 2 -8 1 2 10 DLL??

Group C

Rank Teams Played Won Drawn Lost Goal difference Points For Against Current form Next Match
1 BrazilBrazil 3 2 1 0 6 7 7 1 DWWWL
2 MoroccoMorocco 3 2 1 0 3 7 6 3 DWWDW
3 ScotlandScotland 3 1 0 2 -3 3 1 4 WLL??
4 HaitiHaiti 3 0 0 3 -6 0 2 8 LLL??

Group D

Rank Teams Played Won Drawn Lost Goal difference Points For Against Current form Next Match
1 USAUSA 3 2 0 1 4 6 8 4 WWLWL
2 AustraliaAustralia 3 1 1 1 0 4 2 2 WLDD?
3 ParaguayParaguay 3 1 1 1 -2 4 2 4 LWDDL
4 TurkeyTurkey 3 1 0 2 -2 3 3 5 LLW??

Group E

Rank Teams Played Won Drawn Lost Goal difference Points For Against Current form Next Match
1 GermanyGermany 3 2 0 1 6 6 10 4 WWLD?
2 Ivory CoastIvory Coast 3 2 0 1 2 6 4 2 WLWL?
3 EcuadorEcuador 3 1 1 1 0 4 2 2 LDWL?
4 CuraçaoCuraçao 3 0 1 2 -8 1 1 9 LDL??

Group F

Rank Teams Played Won Drawn Lost Goal difference Points For Against Current form Next Match
1 NetherlandsNetherlands 3 2 1 0 6 7 10 4 DWWD?
2 JapanJapan 3 1 2 0 4 5 7 3 DWDL?
3 SwedenSweden 3 1 1 1 0 4 7 7 WLDL?
4 TunisiaTunisia 3 0 0 3 -10 0 2 12 LLL??

Group G

Rank Teams Played Won Drawn Lost Goal difference Points For Against Current form Next Match
1 BelgiumBelgium 3 1 2 0 4 5 6 2 DDWWW
2 EgyptEgypt 3 1 2 0 2 5 5 3 DWDD?
3 IranIran 3 0 3 0 0 3 3 3 DDD??
4 New ZealandNew Zealand 3 0 1 2 -6 1 4 10 DLL??

Group H

Rank Teams Played Won Drawn Lost Goal difference Points For Against Current form Next Match
1 SpainSpain 3 2 1 0 5 7 5 0 DWWWW
2 Cape VerdeCape Verde 3 0 3 0 0 3 2 2 DDDL?
3 UruguayUruguay 3 0 2 1 -1 2 3 4 DDL??
4 Saudi ArabiaSaudi Arabia 3 0 2 1 -4 2 1 5 DLD??

Group I

Rank Teams Played Won Drawn Lost Goal difference Points For Against Current form Next Match
1 FranceFrance 3 3 0 0 8 9 10 2 WWWWW
2 NorwayNorway 3 2 0 1 1 6 8 7 WWLWW
3 SenegalSenegal 3 1 0 2 2 3 8 6 LLWL?
4 IraqIraq 3 0 0 3 -11 0 1 12 LLL??

Group J

Rank Teams Played Won Drawn Lost Goal difference Points For Against Current form Next Match
1 ArgentinaArgentina 3 3 0 0 7 9 8 1 WWWW?
2 AustriaAustria 3 1 1 1 0 4 6 6 WLDL?
3 AlgeriaAlgeria 3 1 1 1 -2 4 5 7 LWDL?
4 JordanJordan 3 0 0 3 -5 0 3 8 LLL??

Group K

Rank Teams Played Won Drawn Lost Goal difference Points For Against Current form Next Match
1 ColombiaColombia 3 2 1 0 3 7 4 1 WWDW?
2 PortugalPortugal 3 1 2 0 5 5 6 1 DWDL?
3 DR CongoDR Congo 3 1 1 1 1 4 4 3 DLWL?
4 UzbekistanUzbekistan 3 0 0 3 -9 0 2 11 LLL??

Group L

Rank Teams Played Won Drawn Lost Goal difference Points For Against Current form Next Match
1 EnglandEngland 3 2 1 0 4 7 6 2 WDWWW
2 CroatiaCroatia 3 2 0 1 0 6 5 5 LWW??
3 GhanaGhana 3 1 1 1 0 4 2 2 WDLL?
4 PanamaPanama 3 0 0 3 -4 0 0 4 LLL??
 
Knockout
 
Possible knockout
⚽️     Top Scorers
Penalties
⚽️     Own goals
❌   Missed Penalties
🟨    Most Yellow Cards
🟥    Most Red Cards

 

AC Milan appoints Rúben Amorim as Head Coach

AC Milan appoints Rúben Amorim as Head Coach

AC Milan officially named Rúben Amorim as their new head coach on Tuesday, June 16, 2026.   The contract is set to last until 2028, with an option for an extra year. He takes over from Massimiliano Allegri, who was let go after the team finished fifth in Serie A with 70 points, missing out on Champions League qualification. Milan ended just 1 point behind Como, finishing in 4th place with 71 points.   Thus, the challenge for the 2026-27 Season is significant.

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The Mission

Milan’s management has tasked Amorim with undertaking a comprehensive rebuild to bring the club back to its former prominence in the Serie A standings.

Background

Amorim, a 41-year-old Portuguese manager, recently faced a tough 14-month period at Manchester United, where he was released in January. Before that, he earned high praise for his successful tenure at Sporting CP, where he secured two Primeira Liga titles.

 

What is Amorin’s Tactical Approach?

Amorim is recognized for his tactical rigidity and his preference for a structured 3-4-3 (or 3-4-2-1) formation.

According to Gerry Cardinale, Managing Partner of RedBird Capital Partners. “Rúben believes in high press attacking football with quick transitions that enable greater goal scoring. His philosophy aligns perfectly with our vision, while his leadership qualities and track record in developing players stood out to us. We believe in Rúben and are excited to welcome him to the Club.”

Rúben Amorim expressed:  “There are ambitions that stay with you throughout your career, and coaching AC Milan has always been one of mine.  I know exactly what this Club means: history, prestige and an extraordinary fanbase around the world. It is a challenge I embrace with pride and enthusiasm, fully aware of what these colors represent. I can’t wait to get started and to experience every day the passion that drives AC Milan.”

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Italian Serie A players in World Cup 2026 Squads

Italian Serie A and B players in World Cup 2026 Squads – All Serie A players called up for the 2026 World Cup

Last updated: Monday, 8 June 2026

Here are the Serie A and B players in the World Cup 2026 Squads. A total of 66 players from Serie A were called up to represent their national teams in this World Cup. Even though the Italian national team failed to qualify, Serie A and B players are present. AC Milan is the most represented team at the World Cup with 10 players. Atalanta with 8, Inter, Italy’s Champions, follow with 7 players. We will be following their performances and wish them all the best in the World Cup.

Among those expected to excel is Milan’s forward, known as “Captain America,” Christian Pulisic,  representing the United States. Napoli’s midfielder Scott McTominay will play for Scotland, and Inter’s captain Lautaro Martinez will represent Argentina, among others.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup will take place in the USA, Mexico, and Canada this summer. The tournament is scheduled to run from Thursday, June 11, to Sunday, July 19, 2026.

✅    Three Italian head coaches are at the helm of other countries in the 2026 World Cup:
  • Carlo Ancelotti – Coaching Brazil
  • Vincenzo Montella – Coaching Turkey
  • Fabio Cannavaro – Coaching Uzbekistan

👉   Click here for  Full 2026 World Cup Squad Lists – Confirmed rosters for all 48 teams.

👉  Click here for  2026 World Cup Group Stage Standings.

Milan  AC Milan (10)

Mike Maignan (France)
Adrien Rabiot (France)
De Winter (Belgium)
Saelemaekers (Belgium)
Pervis Estupiñán (Ecuador)
Luka Modrić (Croatia)
Rafael Leão (Portugal),
Ardon Jashari (Switzerland)
Christian Pulisic (USA)
Santiago Giménez (Mexico).

AtalantaAtalanta (8)

Isak Hien (Sweden)
Sead Kolašinac (Bosnia)
Charles De Ketelaere (Belgium)
Odilon Kossounou (Ivory Coast)
Kamaldeen Sulemana (Ghana)
Mario Pašalić (Croatia)
Captain Marten De Roon (Netherlands).
Éderson (Brazil)

Please note: On Sunday, 7 June, Atalanta’s midfielder Éderson has been selected for Brazil’s World Cup team by manager Carlo Ancelotti, stepping in for the injured AS Roma right-back Wesley. Wesley is unable to participate in the tournament because of a left thigh adductor injury, which has opened the door for the 26-year-old Éderson to join the squad.

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Inter    Inter (7) (Current Italy’s Champions)

Lautaro Martinez (Argentina).
Thuram (France)
Sucic (Croatia)
Hakan Çalhanoğlu (Türkiye)
Akanji (Switzerland)
Dumfries (Holland)
Ange-Yoan Bonny (Cote d’Ivoire)

Juventus   Juventus (6)

Gleison Bremer (Brazil)
Kenan Yildiz (Turkey)
Conceição (Portugal),
McKennie (USA)
Koopmeiners (Netherlands)
Jonathan David (Canada).

Note: A tough blow for Emil Holm, who, despite being injured, answered Sweden’s call-up and will not be able to join the team.

Roma   AS Roma (5)

Donyell Malen (Netherlands)
Ndicka (Ivory Coast)
Neil El Aynaoui (Morocco),
Kone (France)
Zeki Çelik (Turkey)

Note:  Roma defender Wesley has been ruled out of the 2026 World Cup with a thigh injury.

Bologna   Bologna (5)

Nikola Moro (Croatia)
Lucumì (Colombia)
Lewis Ferguson (Scotland)
Remo Freuler (Switzerland)
Torbjørn Heggem (Norway).

Napoli    Napoli (4)

Kevin De Bruyne (Belgium
Romelu Lukaku (Belgium)
Scott McTominay (Napoli)
Olivera (Uruguay)

Note: It’s unfortunate for Billy Gilmour, who has to withdraw due to a Grade 2 knee sprain he sustained in the friendly match against Curaçao. He’ll be unavailable for two months.

Sassuolo   Sassuolo (4)

Muharemovic (Bosnia)
Thorstvedt (Norway)
Ismael Koné (Canada)
Volpato (Australia).

Torino   Torino (3)

Nikola Vlašić (Croatia)
Ché Adams (Scotland)
Marcus Holmgren Pedersen (Norway).

Como    Como (3)

Nico Paz (Argentina)
Martin Baturina (Croatia)
Diao (Senegal)

Note: Smolcic, initially called up as a reserve by Croatia, was subsequently left out.

  Venezia (3) (Promoted from Serie B)

John Yeboah (Ecuador) *
Farji (Iraq)
Captain Svoboda (Austria)

* Yeboah rightfully received a call-up after finishing a season with an impressive tally of 12 goals and 10 assists, culminating in winning the Serie B league title and earning a spot back in Serie A.

Genoa   Genoa (2)

Ostigard (Norway)
Johan Vasquez (Argentina)

Parma   Parma (2)

Suzuki (Japan)
Circati (Australia)

Udinese   Udinese (1)

Karlström (Sweden)

Cagliari    Cagliari (1)

Yerry Mina (Colombia)

Fiorentina    Fiorentina (1)

Marin Pongracic (Croatia)

Verona   Hellas Verona (1) (Relegated to Serie B)

Rafik Belghali (Algeria)

Frosinone (1) (team promoted to Serie A this season)

Fares Ghedjemis (Frosinone)

Lazio (0)

Interestingly, no players have been selected from Lazio. This is the first time in forty years. It highlights the struggles of the squad, which finished this season in 9th place with 54 points and missed out on European competition.


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Full 2026 World Cup Squad Lists – Confirmed rosters for all 48 teams

Full 2026 World Cup Squad Lists. Includes Serie A and Serie B players. Confirmed rosters for all 48 teams


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🏆 👉 Here are the complete Men’s 2026 World Cup Rosters for the 48 teams participating in the soccer tournament. The 2026 FIFA World Cup is an international football event taking place in Canada, Mexico, and the United States, from June 11 to July 19, 2026. Each of the 48 national teams must register a squad of up to 26 players, which includes three goalkeepers. Only those players listed in these squads will be eligible to compete in the tournament. We will be focusing on Italian Serie A and Serie B players and their respective national teams.

👉    NOTE: A player on the final roster can be substituted with a player from the preliminary list in case of a serious injury or illness, but this must occur no later than 24 hours before the team’s first match in the World Cup. Additionally, a goalkeeper in the final squad can be replaced by another goalkeeper from the preliminary list at any time during the World Cup if they suffer a serious injury or illness.

The United States Men’s National Team (USMNT) is co-captained by AC Milan’s Christian Pulisic.

We will keep the list updated as soon as the squads are confirmed. We wish all Serie A players the best of luck with their national teams in this World Cup.

👉    Last Updated:   June 8, 2026

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✅   All players participating in the 2026 World Cup from Serie A or Serie B clubs (representing every national team) are highlighted in bold.

Group A

Mexico    Mexico National team:
  • Goalkeepers: Raul Rangel (Guadalajara), Guillermo Ochoa (AEL Limassol), Carlos Acevedo (Santos Laguna)
  • Defenders: Jorge Sanchez (PAOK), Israel Reyes (Club America), Cesar Montes (Lokomotiv Moscow), Johan Vasquez (Genoa), Jesus Gallardo (Toluca), Mateo Chavez (AZ)
  • Midfielders: Erik Lira (Cruz Azul), Orbelin Pineda (AEK Athens), Alvaro Fidalgo (Real Betis), Roberto Alvarado, Brian Gutierrez, Luis Romo (Guadalajara), Edson Alvarez (West Ham), Obed Vargas (Atletico Madrid), Gilberto Mora (Tijuana), Luis Chavez (Dynamo Moscow)
  • Forwards: Cesar Huerta (Anderlecht), Alexis Vega (Toluca), Julian Quinones (Al-Qadsiah), Guillermo Martinez (UNAM), Armando Gonzalez (Guadalajara), Santiago Gimenez (AC Milan), Raul Jimenez (Fulham)
Korea Republic   Korea Republic: 
  • Goalkeepers: Song Bumkeun (Jeonbuk), Jo Hyeonwoo (Ulsan), Kim Seung-gyu (FC Tokyo)
  • Defenders: Jens Castrop (Borussia Monchengladbach), Lee Hanbeom (Midtjylland), Park Jinseob (Zhejiang FC), Lee Kihyuk (Gangwon), Kim Minjae (Bayern Munich), Kim Moonhwan (Daejeon), Kim Taehyeon (Kashima Antlers), Lee Taeseok (Austria Wien), Seol Youngwoo (Crvena Zvezda), Cho Yumin (Sharjah)
  • Midfielders: Lee Donggyeong (Ulsan), Hwang Heechan (Wolves), Yang Hyunjun (Celtic), Hwang Inbeom (Feyenoord), Lee Jaesung (FSV Mainz), Kim Jingyu (Jeonbuk), Eom Jisung (Swansea), Bae Junho (Stoke), Lee Kangin (PSG), Paik Seungho (Birmingham)
  • Forwards: Cho Guesung (Midtjylland), Son Heungmin (LAFC), Oh Hyeongyu (Besiktas)
South Africa    South Africa:
  • Goalkeepers: Ronwen Williams (Mamelodi Sundowns), Ricardo Goss (Siwelele), Sipho Chaine (Orlando Pirates)
  • Defenders: Khuliso Mudau, Aubrey Modiba, Khulumani Ndamane (all Mamelodi Sundowns), Olwethu Makhanya (Philadelphia Union), Bradley Cross (Kaizer Chiefs), Thabang Matuludi (Polokwane City), Nkosinathi Sibisi (Orlando Pirates), Kamogelo Sebelebele (Orlando Pirates), Ime Okon (Hannover), Samukele Kabini (Molde FK), Mbekezeli Mbokazi (Chicago Fire)
  • Midfielders: Teboho Mokoena, Jayden Adams (both Mamelodi Sundowns), Thalente Mbatha (Orlando Pirates), Sphephelo Sithole (Tondela)
  • Forwards: Oswin Appollis, Tshepang Moremi, Evidence Makgopa, Relebohile Mofokeng (all Orlando Pirates), Lyle Foster (Burnley), Iqraam Rayners, Themba Zwane (both Mamelodi Sundowns), Thapelo Maseko (AEL Limassol)
Czech Republic    Czechia:
  • Goalkeepers: Lukas Hornicek (Braga), Matej Kovar (PSV Eindhoven), Jindrich Stanek (Slavia Prague)
  • Defenders: Vladimir Coufal (Hoffenheim), David Doudera (Slavia Prague), Tomas Holes (Slavia Prague), Robin Hranac (Hoffenheim), Stepan Chaloupek (Slavia Prague), David Jurasek (Slavia Prague), Ladislav Krejci (Wolverhampton), Jaroslav Zeleny (Sparta Prague), David Zima (Slavia Prague)
  • Midfielders: Lukas Cerv (Viktoria Plzen), Vladimir Darida (Hradec Kralove), Lukas Provod (Slavia Prague), Michal Sadilek (Slavia Prague), Hugo Sochurek (Sparta Prague), Alexandr Sojka (Viktoria Plzen), Tomas Soucek (West Ham), Pavel Sulc (Olympique Lyonnais), Denis Visinsky (Viktoria Plzen)
  • Forwards: Adam Hlozek (Hoffenheim), Tomas Chory (Slavia Prague), Mojmir Chytil (Slavia Prague), Jan Kuchta (Sparta Prague), Patrik Schick (Bayer Leverkusen)

Group B

Canada   Canada:
  • Goalkeepers: Dayne St Clair (Inter Miami), Maxime Crepeau (Orlando City), Owen Goodman (Crystal Palace)
  • Defenders: Alistair Johnston (Celtic), Derek Cornelius (Marseille), Richie Laryea (Toronto), Niko Sigur (Hajduk Split), Joel Waterman (Chicago Fire), Luc de Fougerolles (Fulham), Moise Bombito (Nice), Alphonso Davies (Bayern Munich), Alfie Jones (Middlesbrough)
  • Midfielders: Stephen Eustaquio (Porto), Ismael Kone (Sassuolo), Tajon Buchanan (Villarreal), Mathieu Choiniere (Los Angeles FC), Ali Ahmed (Norwich City), Nathan Saliba (Anderlecht), Liam Millar (Hull City), Marcelo Flores (Tigres UANL), Jacob Shaffelburg (Toronto), Jonathan Osorio (Toronto).
  • Forwards: Jonathan David (Juventus), Cyle Larin (Southampton), Tani Oluwaseyi (Villarreal), Promise David (Union SG)
Qatar   Qatar:
  • Goalkeepers: Salah Zakaria (Al-Duhail), Mahmoud Abunada (Al Rayyan), Meshaal Barsham (Al-Sadd)
  • Defenders: Hashmi Hussein (Al Arabi), Ayoub Alawi (Al Gharafa), Boualem Khoukhi (Al-Sadd), Pedro Miguel (Al-Sadd), Issa Laaye (Al Arabi), Lucas Mendes (Al-Wakrah), Sultan Al-Brake (Al-Duhail), Homam Al-Amin (Cultural Leonesa)
  • Midfielders: Mohammed Al-Manai (Al Shamal), Jassem Jaber (Al Arabi), Karim Boudiaf (Al-Duhail), Ahmed Fathi (Al Arabi), Abdulaziz Hatem (Al Rayyan), Assim Madibo (Al-Wakrah)
  • Forwards: Tahseen Mohammed (Al-Duhail), Edmilson Junior (Al-Duhail), Almoez Ali (Al-Duhail), Akram Afif (Al-Sadd), Mohammed Muntari (Al Gharafa), Youssef Abdulrazzaq (Al-Wakrah), Ahmed Alaa (Al Rayyan), Hassan Al-Haydos (Al-Sadd), Ahmed Al-Janahi (Al Gharafa)
Switzerland   Switzerland:
  • Goalkeepers: Marvin Keller (Young Boys), Gregor Kobel (Borussia Dortmund), Yvon Mvogo (Lorient)
  • Defenders: Manuel Akanji (Inter), Aurele Amenda (Eintracht Frankfurt), Eray Comert (Valencia), Nico Elvedi (Borussia Moenchengladbach), Luca Jaquez (VfB Stuttgart), Miro Muheim (Hamburg), Ricardo Rodriguez (Real Betis), Silvan Widmer (Mainz)
  • Midfielders: Michel Aebischer (Pisa), Christian Fassnacht (Young Boys), Remo Freuler (Bologna), Ardon Jashari (AC Milan), Johan Manzambi (Freiburg), Fabian Rieder (Augsburg), Djibril Sow, Ruben Vargas (both Sevilla), Granit Xhaka (Sunderland), Denis Zakaria (Monaco)
  • Forwards: Zeki Amdouni (Burnley), Breel Embolo (Stade Rennais), Cedric Itten (Fortuna Dusseldorf), Dan Ndoye (Nottingham Forest), Noah Okafor (Leeds United)
Bosnia and Herzegovina   Bosnia and Herzegovina: 
  • Goalkeepers: Nikola Vasilj (FC St. Pauli), Martin Zlomislic (Rijeka) Osman Hadzikic (Slaven Belupo)
  • Defenders: Sead Kolasinac (Atalanta), Dennis Hadzikadunic (Sampdoria), Amar Dedic (Benfica), Nikola Katic (Schalke 04), Tarik Muharemovic (Sassuolo), Nihad Mujakic (Gaziantep), Stjepan Radeljic (Rijeka), Nidal Celik (Lens)
  • Midfielders: Amir Hadziahmetovic (Hull City), Benjamin Tahirovic (Brondby), Dzenis Burnic (Karlsruher SC), Armin Gigovic (Young Boys), Ivan Basic (Astana), Esmir Bajraktarevic (PSV), Amar Memic (Viktoria Plzen), Ivan Sunjic (Pafos), Kerim Alajbegovic (Red Bull Salzburg), Ermin Mahmic (Slovan Liberec)
  • Forwards: Edin Dzeko (Schalke 04), Ermedin Demirovic (VfB Stuttgart), Samed Bazdar (Jagiellonia Bialystok), Haris Tabakovic (Borussia Monchengladbach), Jovo Lukic (Universitatea Cluj)

Group C

Brazil   Brazil:
  • Goalkeepers: Alisson (Liverpool), Ederson (Fenerbahce), Weverton (Gremio)
  • Defenders: Alex Sandro (Flamengo), Bremer (Juventus), Danilo (Flamengo), Douglas Santos (Zenit), Gabriel Magalhaes (Arsenal), Ibanez (Al-Ahli), Leo Pereira (Flamengo), Marquinhos (PSG).
  • Midfielders: Bruno Guimaraes (Newcastle), Casemiro (Manchester United), Danilo Santos (Botafogo), Fabinho (Al-Ahli), Lucas Paqueta (Flamengo), Éderson (Atalanta.)
  • Forwards: Endrick (Lyon/Real Madrid), Gabriel Martinelli (Arsenal), Igor Thiago (Brentford), Luiz Henrique (Zenit), Matheus Cunha (Manchester United), Neymar (Santos), Raphinha (Barcelona), Rayan (Bournemouth), Vinicius Jr. (Real Madrid).

Note: Last-minute change.   On June 7, Atalanta’s midfielder Éderson has been selected for Brazil’s World Cup team by manager Carlo Ancelotti, stepping in for the injured AS Roma right-back Wesley. Wesley is unable to participate in the tournament because of a left thigh adductor injury, which has opened the door for the 26-year-old Éderson to join the squad.

Morocco   Morocco:
  • Goalkeepers: Yassine Bounou (Al Hilal), Munir El Kajoui (RS Berkane), Ahmed Reda Tagnaouti (AS FAR)
  • Defenders: Noussair Mazraoui (Manchester United), Anass Salah-Eddine (PSV Eindhoven), Youssef Belammari (Al Ahly), Nayef Aguerd (Olympique de Marseille), Chadi Riad (Crystal Palace), Issa Diop (Fulham), Redouane Halhal (Mechelen), Achraf Hakimi (PSG), Zakaria El Ouahdi (Genk)
  • Midfielders: Samir El Mourabet (Strasbourg), Ayyoub Bouaddi (Lille), Neil El Aynaoui (AS Roma), Sofyan Amrabat (Real Betis), Azzedine Ounahi (Girone), Bilal El Khannouss (Stuttgart), Ismael Saibari (PSV Eindhoven)
  • Forwards: Abdessamad Ezzalzouli (Real Betis), Chemsdine Talbi (Sunderland), Soufiane Rahimi (Al Ain), Ayoub El Kaabi (Olympiacos), Brahim Díaz (Real Madrid), Yassine Gessime (Strasbourg), Ayoube Amaimouni (Eintracht Frankfurt)
Haiti   Haiti:
  • Goalkeepers: Johny Placide (Bastia), Alexandre Pierre (Sochaux), Josue Duverger (Cosmos Koblenz)
  • Defenders: Ricardo Ade (LDU Quito), Carlens Arcus (Angers), Martin Experience (Nancy), Jean-Kevin Duverne (Gent), Duke Lacroix (Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC), Wilguens Paugain (Zulte Waregem), Hannes Delcroix (Lugano), Keeto Thermoncy (Young Boys)
  • Midfielders: Leverton Pierre (Vizela), Danley Jean Jacques (Philadelphia Union), Carl Sainte (El Paso Locomotive FC), Jean-Ricner Bellegarde (Wolverhampton Wanderers), Woodensky Pierre (Violette), Dominique Simon (Tatran Presov)
  • Forwards: Duckens Nazon (Esteghlal), Frantzdy Pierrot (Caykur Rizespor), Derrick Etienne Jr. (Toronto FC), Louicius Deedson (FC Dallas), Ruben Providence (Almere City), Josue Casimir (Auxerre), Yassin Fortune (Vizela), Wilson Isidor (Sunderland), Lenny Joseph (Ferencvaros)

Scotland   Scotland:

  • Goalkeepers: Craig Gordon (Hearts), Angus Gunn (Nottingham Forest), Liam Kelly (Rangers).
  • Defenders: Grant Hanley (Hibernian), Jack Hendry (Al-Etiffaq), 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), Finlay Curtis (Kilmarnock), Lewis Ferguson (Bologna), Ben Gannon-Doak (Bournemouth), Tyler Fletcher (Manchester United), John McGinn (Aston Villa), Kenny McLean (Norwich), Scott McTominay (Napoli).
  • Forwards: Che Adams (Torino), Lyndon Dykes (Charlton Athletic), George Hirst (Ipswich), Lawrence Shankland (Hearts), Ross Stewart (Southampton)

Group D

USA   United States: 

  • Goalkeepers:  Chris Brady (Chicago Fire), Matt Freese (New York City FC), Matt Turner (New England Revolution)
  • Defenders: Max Arfsten (Columbus Crew), Sergino Dest (PSV), Alex Freeman (Villarreal), Mark McKenzie (Toulouse), Tim Ream (Charlotte FC), Chris Richards (Crystal Palace), Antonee Robinson (Fulham), Miles Robinson (FC Cincinnati), Joe Scally (Borussia Mönchengladbach), Auston Trusty (Celtic)
  • Midfielders: Brenden Aaronson (Leeds United), Tyler Adams (AFC Bournemouth), Sebastian Berhalter (Vancouver Whitecaps), Weston McKennie (Juventus), Cristian Roldan (Seattle Sounders), Malik Tillman (Bayer Leverkusen), Alejandro Zendejas (Club América)
  • Forwards: Folarin Balogun (AS Monaco), Ricardo Pepi (PSV Eindhoven), Haji Wright (Coventry City), Gio Reyna (Borussia Mönchengladbach), Christian Pulisic (AC Milan), Tim Weah (Marseille).
Australia   Australia:
  • Goalkeepers: Ryan (Levante), Izzo (Randers), Beach (Melbourne City)
  • Defenders: Behich (Melbourne City), Bos (Feynoord), Burgess (Swansea City), Circati (Parma), Degenek (APOEL), Geria (Albirex Niigata), Herrington (Colorado Rapids), Italiano (Grazer), Souttar (Leicester City), Trewin (New York City)
  • Midfielders: Devlin (Heart of Midlothian), Hrustic (Heracles Almelo), Irvine (St Pauli), Metcalfe (St Pauli), Okon-Englster (Sydney), O’Neill (New York City)
  • Forwards: Irankunda (Watford), Leckie (Melbourne City), Mabil (Castellon), Toure (Norwich City), Velupilly (Melbourne City), Cristian Volpato (Sassuolo), Yengi (Livingston/Machida Zelvia)

Paraguay   Paraguay:  

  • Goalkeepers: Roberto Junior Fernandez (Cerro Porteno), Orlando Gill (San Lorenzo), Gaston Olveira (Olimpia).
  • Defenders: Omar Alderete (Sunderland), Junior Alonso (Atletico Mineiro), Fabian Balbuena (Gremio), Juan Jose Caceres (Dinamo Moscow), Jose Canale (Lanus), Gustavo Gomez (Palmeiras), Alexandro Maidana (Talleres), Gustavo Velazquez (Cerro Porteno).
  • Midfielders: Damian Bobadilla (Sao Paulo), Gustavo Caballero (Portsmouth), Andres Cubas (Vancouver Whitecaps), Matias Galarza (Atlanta United), Diego Gomez (Brighton), Mauricio Magalhaes (Palmeiras), Briaian Ojeda (Orlando City), Alejandro Romero (Al Ain).
  • Forwards: Miguel Almiron (Atlanta United), Gabriel Avalos (Independiente), Alex Arce (Independiente Rivadavia), Julio Enciso (Strasbourg), Isidro Pitta (Bragantino), Antonio Sanabria (Cremonese), Ramon Sosa (Palmeiras).

Turkey   Turkiye:

  • Goalkeepers: Altay Bayindir (Manchester United), Mert Gunok (Fenerbahce), Ugurcan Cakir (Galatasaray)
  • Defenders: Abdulkerim Bardakci (Galatasaray), Caglar Soyuncu (Fenerbahce), Eren Elmali (Galatasaray), Ferdi Kadioglu (Brighton), Merih Demiral (Al-Ahli Saudi), Mert Muldur (Fenerbahce), Ozan Kabak (Hoffenheim), Samet Akaydin (Caykur Rizespor), Zeki Celik (AS Roma)
  • Midfielders: Hakan Calhanoglu (Inter Milan), Ismail Yuksek (Fenerbahce), Kaan Ayhan (Galatasaray), Orkun Kokcu (Besiktas), Salih Ozcan (Borussia Dortmund)
  • Forwards: Arda Guler (Real Madrid), Baris Alper Yilmaz (Galatasaray), Can Uzun (Eintracht Frankfurt), Deniz Gul (Porto), Irfan Can Kahveci (Kasimpasa), Kenan Yildiz (Juventus), Kerem Akturkoglu (Fenerbahce), Oguz Aydin (Fenerbahce), Yunus Akgun (Galatasaray)

Group E

Germany   Germany:

  • Goalkeepers: Oliver Baumann (Hoffenheim), Manuel Neuer (Bayern Munich), Alexander Nubel (Monaco)
  • Defenders: Waldemar Anton (Borussia Dortmund), Nathaniel Brown (Frankfurt), Joshua Kimmich (Bayern Munich), David Raum (RB Leipzig), Antonio Rudiger (Real Madrid), 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)

Curaçao   Curacao: 

  • Goalkeepers: Tyrick Bodak (SC 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 (Igdır), Livano Comenencia (FC Zurich), Kevin Felida (FC Den Bosch), Ar’Jany Martha (Rotherham United), Tyrese Noslin (SC Telstar), Godfried Roemeratoe (RKC Waalwijk)
  • Forwards: Jeremy Antonisse (AE Kifisia), Tahith Chong (Sheffield United), Kenji Gorré (Maccabi Haifa), Sontje Hansen (Middlesbrough), Gervane Kastaneer (Terengganu FC), Brandley Kuwas (FC Volendam), Jurgen Locadia (Miami FC), Jearl Margaritha (SK Beveren)

Ecuador   Ecuador:  

  • Goalkeepers: Hernan Galindez (Huracan), Moises Ramirez (Kifisia), Gonzalo Valle (LDU Quito)
  • Defenders: Piero Hincapie (Arsenal), Willian Pacho (Paris St-Germain), Pervis Estupinan (AC Milan), Felix Torres (Internacional), Joel Ordonez (Club Brugge), Jackson Porozo (Tijuana), Angelo Preciado (Atletico Mineiro)
  • Midfielders: Moises Caicedo (Chelsea), Alan Franco (Atletico Mineiro), Kendry Paez (River Plate, on loan from Chelsea), Pedro Vite (UNAM), Jordy Alcivar (Independiente del Valle), Denil Castillo (Midtjylland), Yaimar Medina (Genk)
  • Forwards: Enner Valencia (Pachuca), Kevin Rodriguez (Union Saint-Gilloise), Jordy Caicedo (Huracan), Nilson Angulo (Sunderland), Anthony Valencia (Antwerp), Jeremy Arevalo (Stuttgart)

Ivory Coast   Cote d’Ivoire: 

  • Goalkeepers: Yahia Fofana (Rizespor), Mohamed Kone (Charleroi), Alban Lafont (Panathinaikos)
  • Defenders: Emmanuel Agbadou (Wolverhampton Wanderers), Clement Akpa (AJ Auxerre), Ousmane Diomande (Sporting), Guela Doue (Racing Strasbourg), Ghislain Konan (Gil Vicente), Odilon Kossonou (Atalanta), Evan Ndicka (AS Roma), Wilfried Singo (Galatasaray)
  • Midfielders: Seko Fofana (Stade Rennais), Parfait Guiagon (Charleroi), Franck Kessie (Al Ahli), Christ Oulai (Trabzonspor), Ibrahim Sangare (Nottingham Forest), Jean-Michael Seri (NK Maribor)
  • Forwards: Simon Adingra (AS Monaco), Ange-Yoan Bonny (Inter), Amad Diallo (Manchester United), Oumar Diakite (Cercle Brugge), Yan Diomande (RB Leipzig), Evann Guessand (Aston Villa), Nicolas Pepe (Villarreal), Bazoumana Toure (Hoffenheim), Elye Wahi (Nice)

Group F

Netherlands   Netherlands: 

  • Goalkeepers: Bart Verbruggen (Brighton), Mark Flekken (Bayer Leverkusen), Robin Roefs (Sunderland)
  • Defenders: Nathan Ake (Manchester City), Virgil van Dijk (Liverpool), Denzel Dumfries (Inter), Jorrel Hato (Chelsea), Jan Paul van Hecke (Brighton & Hove Albion), Jurrien Timber (Arsenal), Micky van de Ven (Tottenham Hotspur)
  • Midfielders: Ryan Gravenberch (Liverpool), Frenkie de Jong (Barcelona), Teun Koopmeiners (Juventus), Noah Lang (Galatasaray), Tijjani Reijnders (Manchester City), Marten de Roon (Atalanta), Guus Til (PSV), Quinten Timber (Marseille), Mats Wieffer (Brighton & Hove Albion)
  • Forwards: Brian Brobbey (Sunderland), Memphis Depay (Corinthians), Cody Gakpo (Liverpool), Justin Kluivert (Bournemouth), Donyell Malen (AS Roma), Crysencio Summerville (West Ham United), Wout Weghorst (Ajax)

Japan   Japan: 

  • Goalkeepers: Tomoki Hayakawa (Kashima Antlers), Keisuke Osako (Sanfrecce Hiroshima), Aya Suzuki (Parma)
  • Defenders: Yuto Nagatomo (FC Tokyo), Shogo Taniguchi (Sint-Truiden), Ko Itakura (Ajax), Tsuyoshi Watanabe (Feyenoord), Takehiro Tomiyasu (Ajax), Hiroki Ito (Bayern Munich), Ayumu Seko (Le Havre AC), Yukinari Sugawara (Werder Bremen), Junosuke Suzuki (FC Copenhagen)
  • Midfielders: Wataru Endo (Liverpool), Junya Ito (Genk), Daichi Kamada (Crystal Palace), Koki Ogawa (NEC Nijmegen), Daizen Maeda (Celtic), Ritsu Doan (Eintracht Frankfurt), Ao Tanaka (Leeds United), Kaishu Sano (Mainz 05), Takefusa Kubo (Real Sociedad)
  • Forwards: Ayase Ueda (Feyenoord), Keito Nakamura (Stade de Reims), Ito Suzuki (SC Freiburg), Kento Shiode (Wolfsburg), Keisuke Goto (Sint-Truiden)

Tunisia   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)

Sweden   Sweden: 

  • Goalkeepers: Viktor Johansson (Stoke City), Kristoffer Nordfeldt (AIK), Jacob Widell Zetterstrom (Derby County)
  • Defenders: Hjalmar Ekdal (Burnley), Gabriel Gudmundsson (Leeds United), Isak Hien (Atalanta), Emil Holm (Juventus), Gustaf Lagerbielke (Braga), Victor Lindelof (Aston Villa), Erik Smith (St. Pauli), Carl Starfelt (Celta Vigo), Elliot Stroud (Mjallby), Daniel Svensson (Borussia Dortmund)
  • Midfielders: Taha Ali (Malmo), Yasin Ayari (Brighton), Lucas Bergvall (Tottenham), Jesper Karlstrom (Udinese), Ken Sema (Pafos), Mattias Svanberg (Wolfsburg), Besfort Zeneli (Union St-Gilloise)
  • Forwards: Alexander Bernhardsson (Holstein Kiel), Anthony Elanga (Newcastle United), Viktor Gyokeres (Arsenal), Alexander Isak (Liverpool), Gustaf Nilsson (Club Brugge), Benjamin Nygren (Celtic)

Group G

Belgium   Belgium: 
  • Goalkeepers: Thibaut Courtois (Real Madrid), Senne Lammens (Manchester United), Mike Penders (Racing Strasbourg)
  • Defenders: Timothy Castagne (Fulham), Zeno Debast (Sporting), Maxim de Cuyper (Brighton), Koni de Winter (AC Milan), Brandon Mechele (Club Brugge), Thomas Meunier (Lille), Nathan Ngoy (Lille), Joaquin Seys (Club Brugge), Arthur Theate (Eintracht Frankfurt)
  • Midfielders: Kevin de Bruyne (Napoli), Amadou Onana (Aston Villa), Nicolas Raskin (Rangers), Youri Tielemans (Aston Villa), Hans Vanaken (Club Brugge), Axel Witsel (Girona)
  • Forwards: Charles de Ketelaere (Atalanta), Jeremy Doku (Manchester City), Matias Fernandez-Pardo (Lille), Romelu Lukaku (Napoli), Dodi Lukebakio (Benfica), Diego Moreira (Strasbourg), Alexis Saelemaekers (AC Milan), Leandro Trossard (Arsenal).
Egypt   Egypt:
  • Goalkeepers: Mohamed El Shenawy (Al Ahly), Mostafa Shobeir (Al Ahly), El Mahdi Soliman (Zamalek), Mohamed Alaa (El Gouna)
  • Defenders: Mohamed Hany (Al Ahly), Tarek Alaa (Zed), Hamdy Fathy (Al Wakrah), Rami Rabia (Al Ain), Yasser Ibrahim (Al Ahly), Hossam Abdelmaguid (Zamalek), Mohamed Abdelmonemn (Nice), Ahmed Fatouh (Zamalek), Karim Hafez (Pyramids)
  • Midfielders: Marwan Ateya (Al Ahly), Mohanad Lasheen (Pyramids), Nabil Emad (Al Najma), Mahmoud Saber (Zed), Ahmed Zizo (Al Ahly), Emam Ashour (Al Ahly), Mostafa Ziko (Pyramids), Mahmoud Trezeguet (Al Ahly), Ibrahim Adel (Nordsjaelland), Haissem Hassan (Real Ovideo)
  • Forwards: Omar Marmoush (Manchester City), Mohamed Salah (Liverpool), Aqtay Abdallah (Enppi), Hamza Abdelkarim (Barcelona)
Iran   Iran: 
  • Goalkeepers: Alireza Beiranvand (Tractor), Payam Niazmand (Persepolis), Hossein Hosseini (Sepahan).
  • Defenders: Ehsan Hajsafi (Sepahan), Milad Mohammadi (Persepolis), Ali Nemati, Shojae Khalilzadeh, Hossein Kanaanizadegan, Danial Eiri, Ramin Rezaeian, Saleh Hardani.
  • Midfielders: Saman Ghoddos (Kalba, UAE), Saeid Ezatolahi (Shahab al-Ahli, UAE), Mohammad Ghorbani (Al-Wahda, UAE), Rouzbeh Cheshmi, Amirmohammad. Razzaghinia, Mohammad Mohebi (Rostov, Rus), Mehdi Torabi, Mehdi Ghayedi (Al-Nasr, UAE), Alireza Jahanbakhsh, Aria Yousefi.
  • Forwards: Mehdi Taremi (Olympiakos, Gre), Amirhossein Hosseinzadeh, Ali Alipour, Shahriyar Moghanlou (Kalba, UAE), Dennis Eckert (Standard Liege, Bel)
New Zealand   New Zealand: 
  • Goalkeepers: Max Crocombe (Millwall), Alex Paulsen (Lechia Gdansk, on loan from Bournemouth), 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), Nando Pijnaker (Auckland FC), Finn Surman (Portland Timbers), Callan Elliot (Auckland FC), Tommy Smith (Braintree Town)
  • Midfielders: Joe Bell (Viking FK), Matthew Garbett (Peterborough United), Marko Stamenic (Swansea City), Sarpreet Singh (Wellington Phoenix), Alex Rufer (Wellington Phoenix), Ben Old (Saint-Étienne), Callum McCowatt (Silkeborg IF), Lachlan Bayliss (Newcastle Jets), Ryan Thomas (PEC Zwolle)
  • Forwards: Kosta Barbarouses (Western Sydney Wanderers), Eli Just (Motherwell), Jesse Randall (Auckland FC), Ben Waine (Port Vale), Chris Wood (Nottingham Forest)

Group H

Saudi Arabia   Saudi Arabia:

  • Goalkeepers: Mohammed Al Owais (Al Ula), Nawaf Al Aqidi (Al Nassr), Ahmed Al Kassar (Al Qadsiah)
  • Defenders: Abdulelah Al Amri (Al Nassr), Hassan Tambakti (Al Hilal), Jehad Thikri (Al Qadsiah), Ali Lajami (Al Hilal), Hassan Kadesh (Al Ittihad), Saud Abdulhamid (Lens, on loan from Roma), Mohammed Abu Al Shamat (Al Qadsiah), Ali Majrashi (Al Ahli), Moteb Al Harbi (Al Hilal), Nawaf Boushal (Al Nassr), Sultan Al-Ghannam (Al Nassr)
  • Midfielders: Mohammed Kanno (Al Hilal), Abdullah Al Khaibari (Al Nassr), Ziyad Al Johani (Al Ahli), Nasser Al Dawsari (Al Hilal), Musab Al Juwayr (Al Qadsiah), Alaa Al Hajji (Neom), Salem Al Dawsari (Al Hilal), Khalid Al Ghannam (Al Ettifaq), Ayman Yahya (Al Nassr)
  • Forwards: Firas Al Buraikan (Al Ahli), Saleh Al Shehri (Al Ittihad), Abdullah Al Hamdan (Al Nassr)
Uruguay   Uruguay:
  • Goalkeepers: Sergio Rochet (Internacional), Fernando Muslera (Galatasaray), Santiago Mele (Junior FC)
  • Defenders: Guillermo Varela (Flamengo), Ronald Araujo (Barcelona), Jose Maria Gimenez (Atletico Madrid), Santiago Bueno (Wolves), Sebastian Caceres (Club America), Mathias Olivera (Napoli), Joaquin Piquerez (Palmeiras), Matias Vina (Flamengo)
  • Midfielders: Manuel Ugarte (Manchester United), Emiliano Martinez (Palmeiras), Rodrigo Bentancur (Tottenham), Federico Valverde (Real Madrid), Agustin Canobbio (Fluminense), Juan Manuel Sanabria (Atletico San Luis), Giorgian de Arrascaeta (Flamengo), Nicolas de la Cruz (Flamengo), Rodrigo Zalazar (SC Braga), Facundo Pellistri (Panathinaikos), Maximiliano Araujo (Sporting CP), Brian Rodriguez (Club America)
  • Forwards: Rodrigo Aguirre (Club America), Federico Vinas (Real Oviedo), Darwin Nunez (Al Hilal)
Spain   Spain:
  • Goalkeepers: Unai Simon (Athletic Bilbao), David Raya (Arsenal), Joan Garcia (Barcelona).
  • Defenders: Marc Cucurella (Chelsea), Alejandro Grimaldo (Bayer Leverkusen), Pau Cubarsi (Barcelona), Aymeric Laporte (Athletic Bilbao), Marc Pubill (Atletico Madrid), Eric Garcia (Barcelona), Marcos Llorente (Atletico Madrid), Pedro Porro (Tottenham Hotspur).
  • Midfielders: Pedri (Barcelona), Fabian Ruiz (PSG), Martin Zubimendi (Arsenal), Gavi (Barcelona), Rodri (Manchester City), Alex Baena (Atletico Madrid), Mikel Merino (Spain).
  • Forwards: Mikel Oyarzabal (Real Sociedad), Dani Olmo (Barcelona), Nico Williams (Athletic Bilbao), Yeremy Pino (Crystal Palace), Ferran Torres (Barcelona), Borja Iglesias (Celta de Vigo), Víctor Muñoz (Osasuna), Lamine Yamal (Barcelona)
Cape Verde   Cabo Verde: 
  • Goalkeepers: Vozinha (Chaves), Marcio Rosa (Montana), CJ dos Santos (San Diego)
  • Defenders: Stopira (Torreense), Roberto Lopes (Shamrock Rovers), Joao Paulo (FCSB), Diney (Al Bataeh), Logan Costa (Villarreal), Steven Moreira (Columbus Crew), Wagner Pina (Trabzonspor), Sidny Lopes Cabral (Benfica), Kelvin Pires (SJK)
  • Midfielders: Jamiro Monteiro (PEC Zwolle), Kevin Pina (Krasnodar), Deroy Duarte (Ludogorets), Telmo Arcanjo (Vitoria Guimaraes), Laros Duarte (Puskas Akademia), Yannick Semedo (Farense)
  • Forwards: Ryan Mendes (Igdir), Garry Rodrigues (Apollon Limassol), Willy Semedo (Omonia), Jovane Cabral (Estrela Amadora), Gilson Tavares (Akron Tolyatti), Dailon Livramento (Casa Pia), Helio Varela (Maccabi Tel Aviv), Nuno da Costa (Istanbul Basaksehir)

Group I

France   France:
  • Goalkeepers: Mike Maignan (AC Milan), Robin Risser (Lens), Brice Samba (Rennes).
  • Defenders: Lucas Digne (Aston Villa), Malo Gusto (Chelsea), Lucas Hernandez (Paris St-Germain), Theo Hernandez (Al Hilal), Ibrahima Konate (Liverpool), Maxence Lacroix (Crystal Palace), Jules Kounde (Barcelona), William Saliba (Arsenal), Dayot Upamecano (Bayern Munich).
  • Midfielders: N’Golo Kante (Fenerbache), Manu Kone (Roma), Adrien Rabiot (AC Milan), Aurelien Tchouameni (Real Madrid), Warren Zaire-Emery (Paris St-Germain).
  • Forwards: Maghnes Akliouche (Monaco), Bradley Barcola (Paris St-Germain), Rayan Cherki (Man City), Ousmane Dembele (Paris St-Germain), Desire Doue (Paris St-Germain), Michael Olise (Bayern Munich), Kylian Mbappe (Real Madrid), Jean-Phillipe Mateta (Crystal Palace), Marcus Thuram (Inter).
Senegal   Senegal:
  • Goalkeepers: Edouard Mendy (Al-Ahli), Yehvann Diouf (Nice), Mory Diaw (Le Havre).
  • Defenders: Krepin Diatta (Monaco), Antoine Mendy (Nice), Abdoulaye Seck (Maccabi Haifa), Kalidou Koulibaly (Al-Hilal), Ilay Camara (Anderlecht), Moussa Niakhate (Lyon), Mamadou Sarr (Chelsea), El-Hadji Malick Diouf (West Ham United), Moustapha Mbow (Paris FC), Ismail Jakobs (Galatasaray).
  • Midfielders: Idrissa Gueye (Everton), Habib Diarra (Sunderland), Pape Matar Sarr (Tottenham), Pape Gueye (Villarreal), Lamine Camara (Monaco), Pathe Ciss (Rayo Vallecano), Bara Ndiaye (Bayern Munich).
  • Forwards: Sadio Mane (Al-Nassr), Bamba Dieng (Lorient), Iliman Ndiaye (Everton), Nicolas Jackson (Bayern Munich), Assane Diao (Como), Ibrahim Mbaye (Paris St-Germain), Cherif Ndiaye (Samsunspor), Ismaila Sarr (Crystal Palace).
Norway   Norway: 
  • Goalkeepers: Orjan Haskjold Nyland (Sevilla), Egil Selvik (Watford), Sander Tangvik (Hamburger SV).
  • Defenders: Julian Ryerson (Borussia Dortmund), Marcus Holmgren Pedersen (Torino), David Moller Wolfe (Wolverhampton), Fredrik Bjorkan (Bodo/Glimt), Kristoffer Ajer (Brentford), Torbjorn Heggem (Bologna), Leo Skiri Ostigard (Genoa), Sondre Langas (Derby County), Henrik Falchener (Viking).
  • Midfielders: Martin Odegaard (Arsenal), Sander Berge (Fulham), Fredrik Aursnes (Benfica), Patrick Berg (Bodo/Glimt), Kristian Thorstvedt (Sassuolo), Morten Thorsby (Cremonese), Thelo Aasgaard (Rangers).
  • Forwards: Erling Haaland (Manchester City), Alexander Sorloth (Atletico Madrid), Jorgen Strand Larsen (Crystal Palace), Antonio Nusa (RB Leipzig), Oscar Bobb (Fulham), Andreas Schjelderup (Benfica), Jens Petter Hauge (Bodo/Glimt).
Iraq   Iraq:  
  • Goalkeepers: Fahad Talib (Al-Talaba), Jalal Hassan (Al-Zawraa), Ahmed Basil (Al-Shorta)
  • Defenders: Hussein Ali (Pogon Szczecin), Manaf Younis, Ahmed Yahya, Mustafa Saadoon (Al-Shorta), Zaid Tahseen (Pakhtakor), Rebin Sulaka (Port), Akam Hashim (Al-Zawraa), Merchas Doski (Viktoria Plzen), Zaid Ismail (Al-Talaba), Frans Putros (Persib)
  • Midfielders: Amir Al-Ammari (Cracovia), Kevin Yakob (Aarhus GF), Zidane Iqbal (Utrecht), Aimar Sher (Sarpsborg), Ibrahim Bayesh (Al-Dhafra), Ahmed Qasem (Nashville SC), Youssef Amyn (AEK Larnaca), Marko Farji (Venezia)
  • Forwards: Ali Jassim (Al-Najma), Ali Al-Hamadi (Ipswich), Ali Yousef (Al-Talaba), Aymen Hussein (Al-Karma), Mohanad Ali (Dibba)

Group J

Algeria   Algeria:
  • Goalkeepers: Oussama Benbot (USM Alger), Melvin Masstil (Stade Nyonnaise), Luca Zidane (Granada)
  • Defenders: Achraf Abada (USM Alger), Rayan Ait-Nouri (Manchester City), Zinedine Belaid (JS Kabylie), Rafik ⁠Belghali (Verona), Ramy Bensebaini (Borussia Dortmund), Samir Chergui (Paris FC), Jaouen Hadjam (Young Boys Bern), Aissa ⁠Mandi (Lille), Mohamed Amine Tougai (Esperance)
  • Midfielders: Houssem Aouar (Al-Ittihad), Nabil Bentaleb (Lille), Hicham Boudaoui (Nice), Fares Chaibi (Eintracht Frankfurt), Ibrahim Maza (Bayer Leverkusen), Yassine ‌Titraoui (Charleroi), Ramiz Zerrouki (Twente)
  • Forwards: Mohamed Amine Amoura (Wolfsburg), Nadir Benbouali (Gyori ETO), ‌Adil Boulbina (Al-Duhail), Fares Ghedjemis (Frosinone), Amine Gouiri (Marseille), Riyad Mahrez (Al-Ahli), Anis Hadj Moussa (Feyenoord)
Argentina   Argentina:
  • Goalkeepers: Juan Musso (Atletico Madrid), Geronimo Rulli (Marseille), Emiliano Martinez (Aston Villa)
  • Defenders: Leonardo Balerdi (Marseille), Nicolas Tagliafico (Lyon), Gonzalo Montiel (River Plate), Lisandro Martinez (Manchester United), Cristian Romero (Tottenham), Nicolas Otamendi (Benfica), Facundo Medina (Marseille), Nahuel Molina (Atletico Madrid)
  • Midfielders: Leandro Paredes (Boca Juniors), Rodrigo de Paul (Inter Miami), Valentin Barco (Strasbourg), Giovani lo Celso (Real Betis), Ezequiel Palacios (Bayer Leverkusen), Alexis Mac Allister (Liverpool), Enzo Fernandez (Chelsea)
  • Forwards: Julian Alvarez (Atletico Madrid), Lionel Messi (Inter Miami), Nicolas Gonzalez (Atletico Madrid), Thiago Almada (Atletico Madrid), Giuliano Simeone (Atletico Madrid), Nico Paz (Como), Jose Manuel Lopez (Palmeiras), Lautaro Martinez (Inter)
Austria   Austria:
  • Goalkeepers: Patrick Pentz (Brondby), Alexander Schlager (RB Salzburg), Florian Wiegele (Viktoria Pilsen).
  • Defenders: David Affengruber (Elche), David Alaba (Real Madrid), Kevin Danso (Tottenham), Marco Friedl (Werder Bremen), Philipp Lienhart (Freiburg), Phillipp Mwene (Mainz), Stefan Posch (Mainz), Alexander Prass (Hoffenheim), Michael Svoboda (Venezia).
  • Midfielders: Christoph Baumgartner (RB Leipzig), Carney Chukwuemeka (Borussia Dortmund), Florian Grillitsch (Braga), Konrad Laimer (Bayern Munich), Marcel Sabitzer (Borussia Dortmund), Xaver Schlager (RB Leipzig), Romano Schmid (Werder Bremen), Alessandro Schopf (RZ Pellets WAC), Nicolas Seiwald (RB Leipzig), Paul Wanner (PSV Eindhoven), Patrick Wimmer (Wolfsburg)
  • Forwards: Marko Arnautovic (Red Star Belgrade), Michael Gregoritsch (Augsburg), Sasa Kalajdzic (LASK)
Jordan   Jordan:
  • Goalkeepers: Yazeed Abulaila (Al-Hussein), Abdullah Al-Fakhouri (Al-Wehdat), Noor Bani Attiah (Al-Faisaly)
  • Defenders: Abdallah Nasib (Al-Zawraa), Ehsan Haddad, Saed Al-Rosan, Saleem Obaid (Al-Hussein), Yazan Al-Arab (FC Seoul), Mohammad Abualnadi (Selangor), Husam Abu Dahab, Anas Banawi (Al-Faisaly), Mohannad Abu Taha (Al-Quwa Al-Jawiya), Mohammad Abu Hasheesh (Al-Karma)
  • Midfielders: Noor Al-Rawabdeh (Selangor), Nizar Al-Rashdan (Qatar), Ibrahim Saadeh (Al-Karma), Rajaei Ayed, Mahmoud Al-Mardi (Al-Hussein), Amer Jamous (Al-Zawraa), Mohammad Al-Dawoud (Al-Wehdat)
  • Forwards: Mousa Al-Tamari (Rennes), Odeh Al-Fakhouri (Pyramids), Mohammad Abu Zrayq (Raja Casablanca), Ali Azaizeh (Al-Shabab), Ibrahim Sabra (Lokomotiva Zagreb), Ali Olwan (Al-Sailiya)

Group K

Colombia   Colombia:
  • Goalkeepers: Camilo Vargas (Atlas), Alvaro Montero (Velez Sarsfield), David Ospina (Atletico Nacional)
  • Defenders: Davinson Sanchez (Galatasaray), Jhon Lucumi (Bologna), Yerry Mina (Cagliari), Willer Ditta (Cruz Azul), Daniel Munoz (Crystal Palace), Santiago Arias (Independiente), Johan Mojica (Mallorca), Deiver Machado (Nantes)
  • Midfielders: Richard Rios (Benfica), Jefferson Lerma (Crystal Palace), Kevin Castano (River Plate), Juan Camilo Portilla (Athletico Paranaense), Gustavo Puerta (Racing de Santander), Jhon Arias (Palmeiras), Jorge Carrascal (Flamengo), Juan Fernando Quintero (River Plate), James Rodriguez (Minnesota United), Jaminton Campaz (Rosario Central)
  • Forwards: Juan Camilo Hernandez (Real Betis), Luis Diaz (Bayern Munich), Luis Suarez (Sporting), Carlos Andres Gomez (Vasco da Gama), Jhon Cordoba (Krasnodar)
Portugal   Portugal:
  • Goalkeepers: Diogo Costa (FC Porto), Jose Sa (Wolverhampton Wanderers), Rui Silva (Sporting CP); Ricardo Velho (Gençlerbirliği Ankara)
  • Defenders: Diogo Dalot (Manchester United); Matheus Nunes (Manchester City), Nelson Semedo (Fenerbahce SK), Joao Cancelo (FC Barcelona), Nuno Mendes (PSG), Gonçalo Inacio (Sporting CP), Renato Veiga (Villarreal); Ruben Dias (Manchester City), Tomas Araujo (SL Benfica)
  • Midfielders:  Ruben Neves (Al Hilal), Samuel Costa (Mallorca), Joao Neves (PSG), Vitinha (PSG), Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United), Bernardo Silva (Manchester City)
  • Forwards: Joao Félix (Al Nassr), Francisco Trincao (Sporting CP), Francisco Conceicao (Juventus), Pedro Neto (Chelsea), Rafael Leao (AC Milan), Gonçalo Guedes (Real Sociedad), Gonçalo Ramos (PSG); Cristiano Ronaldo (Al Nassr)
Uzbekistan   Uzbekistan:
  • Goalkeepers: Utkir Yusupov (Navbahor), Abduvohid Nematov (Nasaf), Botirali Ergashev (Neftchi).
  • Defenders: Rustam Ashurmatov (Esteghlal), Farrukh Sayfiev (Neftchi), Khojiakbar Alijonov (Pakhtakor), Sherzod Nasrullaev (Nasaf), Umar Eshmurodov (Nasaf), Abdukodir Khusanov (Manchester City), Abdulla Abdullaev (Dibba), Bekhruz Karimov (Surkhon), Jakhongir Urozov (Dinamo Samarqand), Avazbek Ulmasaliev (AGMK).
  • Midfielders: Otabek Shukurov (Baniyas), Jaloliddin Masharipov (Esteghlal), Odiljon Hamrobekov (Tractor), Oston Urunov (Persepolis), Jamshid Iskanderov (Neftchi), Dostonbek Khamdamov (Pakhtakor), Abbosbek Fayzullaev (Istanbul Basaksehir), Akmal Mozgovoy (Pakhtakor), Azizjon Ganiev (Al Bataeh), Sherzod Esanov (Bukhara).
  • Forwards: Eldor Shomurodov (Istanbul Basaksehir), Igor Sergeev (Persepolis), Azizbek Amonov (Bukhara).
DR Congo   DR Congo: 
  • Goalkeepers: Matthieu Epolo (Standard Liege), Timothy Fayulu (Noah), Lionel Mpasi (Le Havre)
  • Defenders: Dylan Batubinsika (Larisa), Rocky Bushiri (Hibernian), Gedoon Kalulu (Aris Limassol), Steve Kapuadi (Widzew Lodz), Joris Kayembe (Racing Genk), Arthur Masuaku (Lens), Chancel Mbemba (Lille), Axel Tuanzebe (Burnley), Aaron Wan-Bissaka (West Ham)
  • Midfielders: Theo Bongonda (Spartak Moscow), Brian Cipenga (Castellon), Meshack Elia (Alanyaspor), Gael Kakuta (Larisa), Edo Kayembe (Watford), Nathanael Mbuku (Montpellier), Samuel Moutoussamy (Atromitos), Ngal’ayel Mukau (Lille), Charles Pickel (Espanyol), Noah Sadiki (Sunderland)
  • Forwards: Cedric Bakambu (Real Betis), Simon Banza (Al Jazira), Fiston Mayele (Pyramids), Yoane Wissa (Newcastle United)

Group L

England   England:
  • Goalkeepers: Jordan Pickford (Everton), Dean Henderson (Crystal Palace), James Trafford (Manchester City)
  • Defenders: Reece James (Chelsea), Tino Livramento (Newcastle), Marc Guehi (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   Croatia:
  • Goalkeepers: Dominik Livakovic (Dinamo Zagreb), Dominik Kotarski (Copenhagen), Ivor Pandur (Hull City)
  • Defenders: Josko Gvardiol (Manchester City), Duje Caleta-Car (Real Sociedad), Josip Sutalo (Ajax Amsterdam), Josip Stanisic (Bayern Munich), Marin Pongracic (Fiorentina), Martin Erlic (Midtjylland), Luka Vuskovic (Hamburg)
  • Midfielders: Luka Modric (AC Milan), Mateo Kovacic (Manchester City), Mario Pasalic (Atalanta), Nikola Vlasic (Torino), Luka Sucic (Real Sociedad), Martin Baturina (Como), Kristijan Jakic (Augsburg), Petar Sucic (Inter), Nikola Moro (Bologna), Toni Fruk (Rijeka)
  • Forwards: Ivan Perisic (PSV), Andrej Kramaric (Hoffenheim), Ante Budimir (Osasuna), Marco Pasalic (Orlando City), Petar Musa (Dallas), Igor Matanovic (Freiburg).
Panama   Panama:
  • Goalkeepers: Orlando Mosquera (Al-Fayha FC), Luis Mejía (Club Nacional), César Samudio (CD Marathon)
  • Defenders: César Blackman (Slovan Bratislava), Jorge Gutiérrez (Deportivo La Guaira), Amir Murillo (Besiktas), Fidel Escobar (Deportivo Saprissa), Andrés Andrade (LASK), Edgardo Fariña (FC Pari Nizhniy Novgorod), José Córdoba (Norwich City), Eric Davis (CD Plaza Amador), Jiovani Ramos (Academia Puerto Cabello), Roderick Miller (Turan Tovuz)
  • Midfielders: Aníbal Godoy (San Diego FC),  Adalberto Carrasquilla (UNAM Pumas), Carlos Harvey (Minnesota United FC), Cristian Martínez (Ironi Kiryat Shmona), José Luis Rodríguez (FC Juarez), Cesar Yanis (CD Cobresal), Yoel Bárcenas (Mazatlan FC), Alberto Quintero (CD Plaza Amador), Azarías Londoño (CD Universidad Catolica)
  • Forwards: Ismael Díaz (Club Leon FC), Cecilio Waterman (Universidad de Concepcion), José Fajardo (CD Universidad Catolica), Tomás Rodríguez (Deportivo Saprissa)

Ghana   Ghana:

  • Goalkeepers: Benjamin Asare (Accra Hearts of Oak), Lawrence Ati-Zigi (St. Gallen), Joseph Anang (St. Patrick’s Athletic)
  • Defenders: Baba Abdul Rahman (PAOK), Derrick Luckassen (Pafos), Gideon Mensah (Auxerre), Marvin Senaya (Auxerre), Alidu Seidu (Rennes), Abdul Mumin (Rayo Vallecano), Jerome Opoku (Istanbul Basaksehir), Jonas Adjetey (VfL Wolfsburg), Kojo Oppong Peprah (OGC Nice)
  • Midfielders: Thomas Partey (Villarreal), Kamaldeen Sulemana (Atlanta BC), Kwasi Sibo (Real Oviedo), Augustine Boakye (Saint-Etienne), Caleb Yirenkyi (FC Nordsjaelland), Abdul Fatawu Issahaku (Leicester City), Elisha Owusu (Auxerre)
  • Forwards: Christopher Bonsu Baah (Al Qadsiah), Ernest Nuamah (Lyon), Antoine Semenyo (Manchester City), Brandon Thomas-Asante (Coventry City), Prince Kwabena Adu (Viktoria Plzen), Inaki Williams (Athletic Club), Jordan Ayew (Leicester City)

Group A

Rank Teams Played Won Drawn Lost Goal difference Points
1 Mexico 3 3 0 0 6 9
2 South Africa 3 1 1 1 -1 4
3 Korea Republic 3 1 0 2 -1 3
4 Czech Republic 3 0 1 2 -4 1

Group B

Rank Teams Played Won Drawn Lost Goal difference Points
1 Switzerland 3 2 1 0 4 7
2 Canada 3 1 1 1 5 4
3 Bosnia and Herzegovina 3 1 1 1 -1 4
4 Qatar 3 0 1 2 -8 1

Group C

Rank Teams Played Won Drawn Lost Goal difference Points
1 Brazil 3 2 1 0 6 7
2 Morocco 3 2 1 0 3 7
3 Scotland 3 1 0 2 -3 3
4 Haiti 3 0 0 3 -6 0

Group D

Rank Teams Played Won Drawn Lost Goal difference Points
1 USA 3 2 0 1 4 6
2 Australia 3 1 1 1 0 4
3 Paraguay 3 1 1 1 -2 4
4 Turkey 3 1 0 2 -2 3

Group E

Rank Teams Played Won Drawn Lost Goal difference Points
1 Germany 3 2 0 1 6 6
2 Ivory Coast 3 2 0 1 2 6
3 Ecuador 3 1 1 1 0 4
4 Curaçao 3 0 1 2 -8 1

Group F

Rank Teams Played Won Drawn Lost Goal difference Points
1 Netherlands 3 2 1 0 6 7
2 Japan 3 1 2 0 4 5
3 Sweden 3 1 1 1 0 4
4 Tunisia 3 0 0 3 -10 0

Group G

Rank Teams Played Won Drawn Lost Goal difference Points
1 Belgium 3 1 2 0 4 5
2 Egypt 3 1 2 0 2 5
3 Iran 3 0 3 0 0 3
4 New Zealand 3 0 1 2 -6 1

Group H

Rank Teams Played Won Drawn Lost Goal difference Points
1 Spain 3 2 1 0 5 7
2 Cape Verde 3 0 3 0 0 3
3 Uruguay 3 0 2 1 -1 2
4 Saudi Arabia 3 0 2 1 -4 2

Group I

Rank Teams Played Won Drawn Lost Goal difference Points
1 France 3 3 0 0 8 9
2 Norway 3 2 0 1 1 6
3 Senegal 3 1 0 2 2 3
4 Iraq 3 0 0 3 -11 0

Group J

Rank Teams Played Won Drawn Lost Goal difference Points
1 Argentina 3 3 0 0 7 9
2 Austria 3 1 1 1 0 4
3 Algeria 3 1 1 1 -2 4
4 Jordan 3 0 0 3 -5 0

Group K

Rank Teams Played Won Drawn Lost Goal difference Points
1 Colombia 3 2 1 0 3 7
2 Portugal 3 1 2 0 5 5
3 DR Congo 3 1 1 1 1 4
4 Uzbekistan 3 0 0 3 -9 0

Group L

Rank Teams Played Won Drawn Lost Goal difference Points
1 England 3 2 1 0 4 7
2 Croatia 3 2 0 1 0 6
3 Ghana 3 1 1 1 0 4
4 Panama 3 0 0 3 -4 0
 
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Hello, my friends!  The Lega Serie A unveiled the fixture list for the 2026-27 Serie A Enilive n Friday, June 5, 2026. The event took place at the Teatro Regio in Parma, as part of the Serie A Festival. The Serie A Calendar for the 2026-27 Season will kick off on 23 August 2026 and is expected to wrap up on 30 May 2027.

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Serie A is officially referred to as Serie A enilive within Italy and Serie A Made in Italy internationally for sponsorship purposes. It is a professional league competition that features football clubs at the pinnacle of the Italian football league system. The champions receive the Coppa Campioni d’Italia trophy, commonly known as the scudetto, which they display on their jerseys in the subsequent season.  Inter Milan enters as the defending champion, having secured their 21st title, the 2025-26 Scudetto.  The leading scorer from the previous season was Inter forward Lautaro Martinez with 17 goals.

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This season promises to be thrilling with the return of Venezia, Frosinone, and Monza to Serie A after absences of one, two, and one year, respectively. Unfortunately, Cremonese, Hellas Verona, and Pisa have been relegated from the top flight after one, eight, and one year, respectively.

Matchday 1 will showcase the newly promoted team Frosinone from Serie B going up against Juventus. On Matchday 3, fans can look forward to an exciting clash between Juventus and AC Milan. This match is particularly significant as both teams are not participating in the UEFA Champions League this season. The renowned Milan derby, known as the “Derby della Madonnina,” will take place between AC Milan and Inter on matchdays 10 and 24.

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Here are the latest results for Serie A Week 38 of the 2025-26 season.  The matches are scheduled for Friday, 21, Saturday, 22, and Sunday, 23 May 2026.  The latest updates feature live standings, team lineups, and match statistics, including goals, yellow cards, red cards, penalties, and additional information.  This is the end of the SEASON!

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    • 👉 Summary     Inter has become the Champions of Italy for the 2025-26 Serie A season! They clinched the title by defeating Parma at the Giuseppe Meazza Stadium.  Inter was crowned Italy’s Champions with three games to spare.  Inter also won the Coppa Italia, their 10th!

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Champions League zone

The final decision is in! Inter, Napoli, AS Roma, and Como have secured the top 4 spots to compete in the 2026-27 UEFA Champions League next season. The major disappointment was AC Milan not qualifying after their loss to Cagliari.

Como has officially qualified for the UEFA Champions League for the very first time in their history. Under the management of Cesc Fàbregas, the club achieved a top-four finish in the Serie A standings on the last day of the season.

Europa League

This season’s major disappointment is AC Milan and Juventus not qualifying for the Champions League. They will finish in 5th and 6th place, earning spots in the UEFA Europa League. A significant letdown for these football giants.

Conference League

Atalanta has secured their spot in the 2026/27 UEFA Conference League by finishing 7th in the Serie A season. This achievement signifies their return to European competition for the ninth time in the past ten years, all under the guidance of Raffaele Palladino.

✅    PROMOTION TO SERIE A FROM SERIE B

Venezia and Frosinone have officially achieved automatic promotion to Serie A for the 2026-27 season, finishing in first and second place in Serie B, respectively. The final third spot will be decided through the promotion play-offs, with semi-finalists including Monza, Palermo, Catanzaro, and Juve Stabia.

✅    RELEGATION TO SERIE B

Hellas Verona and Pisa have been mathematically relegated from Serie A to Serie B for the 2026-27 season. The final third team to be relegated from the 2025-26 Serie A season is yet to be determined on Sunday, 24 May.

⚽️ As of Week 38:

The leading scorer is Inter forward Lautaro Martínez with 17 goals.  AS Roma D. Malen, Como forward Anastasios  Douvikas, with 14 goals each.  Napoli R. Højlund and Inter forward M. Thuram with 13 goals each.

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 ✅   Thumbs up (winners): Lazio, Parma, Napoli, Cagliari, Como, Lecce, AS Roma.

❌  Flops (losers):  Pisa, Sassuolo, Udinese, AC Milan, Cremonese, Genoa, Hellas Verona

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Rank Teams Played Won Drawn Lost Goal difference Points Current form
1 InterInter 38 27 6 5 54 87 DWWDD
2 NapoliNapoli 38 23 7 8 22 76 WDLWW
3 RomaRoma 38 23 4 11 28 73 WWWWW
4 ComoComo 38 20 11 7 36 71 WDWWW
5 MilanMilan 38 20 10 8 18 70 DLLWL
6 JuventusJuventus 38 19 12 7 27 69 DDWLD
7 AtalantaAtalanta 38 15 14 9 15 59 LDWLD
8 BolognaBologna 38 16 8 14 3 56 LDWWD
9 LazioLazio 38 14 12 12 1 54 DWLLW
10 UdineseUdinese 38 14 8 16 -3 50 DWWLL
11 SassuoloSassuolo 38 14 7 17 -4 49 DWLLL
12 ParmaParma 38 11 12 15 -18 45 WLLLW
13 TorinoTorino 38 12 9 17 -19 45 DLWLD
14 CagliariCagliari 38 11 10 17 -13 43 WDLWW
15 FiorentinaFiorentina 38 9 15 14 -9 42 DLDWD
16 GenoaGenoa 38 10 11 17 -10 41 LDDLL
17 LecceLecce 38 10 8 20 -22 38 DWLWW
18 CremoneseCremonese 38 8 10 20 -25 34 LLWWL
19 VeronaVerona 38 3 12 23 -36 21 DDLDL
20 PisaPisa 38 2 12 24 -45 18 LLLLL
 
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Match preview: Switzerland vs Colombia

Switzerland and Colombia will meet in the last-16 stage of the FIFA World Cup with both nations hoping to reach the quarter-finals once again. Each country has previously reached the final eight at the tournament, and one of them will secure another appearance among the competition’s best eight teams at BC Place Vancouver.

The match will take place at a stadium that has already become familiar territory for Switzerland, as this will be their third consecutive game at the venue during the tournament. Murat Yakin’s team arrived at this stage after defeating Canada 2-1 in their Group B finale before overcoming Algeria 2-0 in the round of 32.

The Swiss victory over Algeria marked their first World Cup knockout success since 1938, with Breel Embolo and Dan Ndoye providing the goals that sent them through.

Date: Tuesday, July 7, 2026
Kick-off Time: 13:00 Vancouver local time (UTC-7)
Venue: BC Place Vancouver, Vancouver, Canada
Venue Capacity: 54,500
Opponents: Switzerland vs. Colombia (Round of 16)
Despite having storied football histories, this Round of 16 tie is only the fifth-ever meeting between the two nations across all competitions. Their only previous competitive encounter was a group-stage match at the 1994 World Cup, which Colombia won 2-0

Switzerland continue impressive world cup run

Switzerland has enjoyed one of their strongest tournament campaigns, recording three victories at a single World Cup for the first time in their history. They have also achieved three consecutive wins at the finals for the first time ever.

Johan Manzambi has been one of the standout performers, producing a brilliant individual move and assist for Embolo against Algeria. His contribution was his fifth direct goal involvement at this World Cup, with three goals and two assists. At 20 years and 261 days old, he became the youngest player on record to reach that mark.

Only Thomas Müller of Germany in 2010 has recorded more goal contributions in a World Cup edition before turning 21 over the past 60 years, with five goals and three assists.

Embolo’s goal against Algeria was his fourth at the World Cup. Only Josef Hügi, with six, and Xherdan Shaqiri, with five, have scored more for Switzerland at the tournament. Yakin has also written his name into the national team’s history, collecting five wins from eight World Cup matches as coach and achieving the highest win percentage of any Switzerland manager at the finals.

Last 5 Switzerland matches stats

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Switzerland 2 – 0 Algeria

Switzerland 2 – 1 Canada

Switzerland 4 – 1 Bosnia and Herzegovina

Qatar 1 – 1 Switzerland

Australia 1 – 1 Switzerland

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Colombia look to repeat success from 2014

Colombia entered the match aiming to reach the same stage achieved by their 2014 team, when James Rodríguez became the leading figure of their World Cup campaign with six goals.

Twelve years later, Rodríguez has become Colombia’s record appearance holder at the tournament. However, he was replaced at half-time during the 1-0 round-of-16 victory over Ghana.

Jhon Arias gave Colombia an early advantage with a volley scored after 13 minutes and 49 seconds, becoming the second-fastest scorer in the nation’s World Cup history. Only Pablo Armero’s goal against Greece in 2014 arrived earlier.

The goal came after a superb delivery from Luis Suárez, who had entered the match in the sixth minute as a replacement for Jhon Córdoba. It was the earliest World Cup goal contribution ever recorded by a substitute.

Last 5 Colombia matches stats

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Colombia 1 – 0 Ghana

Colombia 0 – 0 Portugal

Colombia 1 – 0 DR Congo

Uzbekistan 1 – 3 Colombia

Colombia 2 – 0 Jordan

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Previous meetings and important numbers

Colombia has shown attacking ambition during the tournament, registering their highest expected goals total in a World Cup knockout match with 2.19 xG. They have also produced at least 20 shots in each of their last three games, a run matched by only a few teams in World Cup history.

Despite creating many chances, Colombia have scored only twice during that period, with their expected goals per shot figure of 0.08 being the lowest among the remaining teams in the competition.

Defensively, however, Néstor Lorenzo’s side have been difficult to break down. Colombia have kept three consecutive clean sheets at the World Cup for the first time, with only Spain and Mexico recording more during this tournament.

Switzerland and Colombia have faced each other four times in all competitions. Three of those meetings were friendlies, with the latest coming in March 2007, when Colombia won 3-1 through goals from Edixon Perea, Jhon Viafara, and Andres Chitiva.

Their only competitive meeting came during the 1994 World Cup group stage, when Colombia earned a 2-0 victory thanks to goals from Hermán Gaviria and Harold Lozano. However, that result did not stop Colombia from being eliminated from the tournament.

In 2026, Colombia have struggled against European opposition, failing to win any of their three matches against teams from the continent. They lost friendlies against Croatia and France before drawing 0-0 with Portugal in their final Group K match.

Past H2H Results

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Colombia 3 – 1 Switzerland

Switzerland 0 – 2 Colombia

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Prediction and expected outcome

Switzerland and Colombia are expected to produce a closely contested last-16 battle between two teams with strong defensive records and ambitions of reaching the World Cup quarter-finals. Switzerland enter the match with confidence after three consecutive victories at the tournament and a growing attacking threat led by players such as Breel Embolo and Johan Manzambi. Colombia, however, will be difficult to break down after keeping three straight clean sheets and showing their ability to compete against strong opponents. The Swiss are likely to control more possession, while Colombia will look to use their creativity and attacking movement to create opportunities. With both teams showing defensive organisation, the match could remain tight for long periods before individual quality decides the outcome. Switzerland’s recent form and tournament experience give them a slight advantage, but Colombia’s resilience means an upset would not be surprising.

Prediction: Switzerland 1-0 Colombia

Expected outcome: A narrow Switzerland victory that sends them into the World Cup quarter-finals for the first time since 1954, while Colombia’s strong defensive performances continue to highlight their progress on the international stage. The match is expected to be decided by small moments, with Switzerland’s attacking efficiency and confidence giving them the edge in a balanced encounter.

Match preview: Argentina vs Egypt

Argentina will continue their FIFA World Cup campaign with a last-16 meeting against Egypt in Atlanta on Tuesday, with Lionel Messi once again chasing another place in tournament history. The reigning champions progressed after a dramatic 3-2 victory over Cape Verde, where they twice let their advantage disappear before Cristian Romero’s late header, helped by a deflection off Diney Borges, secured qualification.

Messi opened the scoring in that contest, taking his tally for the tournament to seven goals. He became the first footballer to score at least seven times in two separate World Cups, although Kylian Mbappé later matched that achievement by converting the decisive penalty in France’s victory over Paraguay. Erling Haaland has also reached seven goals in his debut World Cup after scoring twice against Brazil to send Norway into the quarter-finals against England.

Victory over Egypt would also keep alive Argentina’s pursuit of another landmark. Having scored at least twice in each of their previous 10 World Cup matches, they could equal Uruguay’s run from 1930 to 1954 by finding the net at least two times in 11 consecutive games.

Date: Tuesday, July 7, 2026
Kick-off Time: 12:00 Atlanta local time (UTC-4)
Venue: Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia
Venue Capacity: 75,000
Opponents: Argentina vs. Egypt (Round of 16)
First-Ever World Cup Meeting: Despite being continental powerhouses (Argentina with 16 Copa America titles and Egypt with 7 AFCON trophies), the two nations had never faced each other at a World Cup. Their only previous senior meeting was a friendly in 2008, which Argentina won 2-0

Argentina chasing more records

Messi has another individual target within reach. A goal against Egypt would see him join Guillermo Stabile as the only Argentine player to score eight goals at a single World Cup. It would also make him just the sixth player to score in each of his country’s opening five matches at one edition of the tournament, alongside Just Fontaine, Jairzinho, Gerd Müller, Rivaldo, and James Rodríguez.

Argentina’s demanding schedule has created fitness concerns ahead of the knockout tie. The exhausting conditions in Miami, combined with the limited recovery time, have left Lionel Scaloni hoping his squad can regain full strength before Tuesday’s encounter.

Facundo Medina was forced off with a severe cramp against Cape Verde, while Enzo Fernández and Nicolás González both battled through the closing stages despite physical problems after Argentina had used all of their substitutions. Scaloni admitted his side had little choice but to defend deep during the closing minutes.

“We had no substitutions left near the end, several players suffered from cramps, and we simply had to defend with everything we had,” Scaloni said. “When you’re not at your best, you have to protect the result. Advancing was what mattered most, and now we’ll work on correcting our mistakes.”

Last 5 Argentina matches stats

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Argentina 3 – 2 Cabo Verde

Jordan 1 – 3 Argentina

Argentina 2 – 0 Austria

Argentina 3 – 0 Algeria

Argentina 3 – 0 Iceland

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Egypt looking to continue impressive run

Egypt secured their place in the last 16 after overcoming Australia on penalties following a 1-1 draw. Their success ensured they remained unbeaten in the competition and moved them one victory away from becoming only the fifth African nation to reach the World Cup quarter-finals after Cameroon, Senegal, Ghana, and Morocco.

Although Egypt have allowed nine goals across their previous six World Cup fixtures, they have also found the net eight times during that stretch. If they both score and concede again against Argentina, they will become only the second African side after Ghana to do so in seven consecutive World Cup matches.

Mohamed Salah entered the Australia game carrying a hamstring issue, creating uncertainty over his availability. Despite that concern, the forward completed all 120 minutes and confidently converted a chipped penalty during the shootout.

Salah has also been one of the tournament’s leading creators, producing 16 chances so far. Two more against Argentina would see him equal Kevin-Prince Boateng’s African World Cup record of 18, set with Ghana in 2010. Should Egypt eliminate Argentina, they will face either Colombia or Switzerland in the quarter-finals.

Last 5 Egypt matches stats

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Australia 1 – 1 Egypt

Egypt 1 – 1 IR Iran

New Zealand 1 – 3 Egypt

Belgium 1 – 1 Egypt

Brazil 2 – 1 Egypt

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Previous meetings and notable statistics

Argentina and Egypt have never previously met at a World Cup. Their most recent encounter came in a friendly in Cairo in 2008, when Argentina recorded a 2-0 victory through goals from Sergio Agüero and Nicolás Burdisso, while Messi was unavailable because of injury.

The South American side has also enjoyed an impressive run against African opposition at the World Cup, winning each of its last eight such matches. Two of those victories have already come during the current tournament against Algeria and Cape Verde.

No nation has ever defeated three African opponents during the same World Cup edition. Argentina has the opportunity to establish that record if they overcome Egypt and continue their march through the knockout rounds.

Past H2H Results

International friendlies

Egypt 0 – 2 Argentina

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Prediction and expected outcome

Argentina enter this match as clear favourites due to their recent World Cup success, attacking quality, and Lionel Messi’s outstanding form throughout the tournament. Lionel Scaloni’s side have shown strong goalscoring consistency, finding the net at least twice in their last 10 World Cup matches, while their experience in high-pressure knockout games gives them a significant advantage. Egypt, however, has already shown resilience by reaching the last 16 unbeaten and possesses enough attacking threat through Mohamed Salah to trouble Argentina’s defence. The Pharaohs are capable of making the match difficult with their organization, discipline, and ability to compete in tight encounters. The most likely scenario is Argentina controlling possession and creating more chances, while Egypt focuses on defensive structure and quick counter-attacks. Argentina’s individual quality and greater tournament experience should eventually prove decisive, but Egypt has the tools to make the contest competitive.

Prediction: Argentina 2-1 Egypt

Expected outcome: A narrow Argentina victory that sends them into the quarter-finals, with Messi continuing his impressive World Cup campaign. Egypt are likely to provide a strong challenge and could threaten on the break, but Argentina’s attacking depth and big-game experience should help them secure progression. While Argentina are the favourites, Egypt’s unbeaten run means a surprise result cannot be completely ruled out.

Spain’s defensive excellence fuels growing World Cup hopes

Spain’s triumph at the 2010 World Cup was remembered for its possession-based football, guided by the creativity of Xavi Hernandez and Andres Iniesta, the finishing of David Villa, and the influence of a strong Barcelona core under Vicente del Bosque. Their patient passing game ended with a 1-0 victory over the Netherlands in the final, securing the country’s first world title.

Sixteen years later, Spain has once again reached the latter stages of the competition after another 1-0 knockout victory over Portugal, matching the scoreline from their meeting in Cape Town. They are now only three victories away from lifting the trophy for a second time.

This campaign, however, has been shaped less by attacking flair than by remarkable defensive consistency. Spanish football expert Guillem Balague believes the team’s greatest strength is its collective mentality, describing a squad in which every player shares the same commitment and approach.

Collective commitment at the heart of Spain’s success

Although Spain possess an impressive group of attacking players, including Mikel Oyarzabal, the returning Lamine Yamal, and midfield orchestrator Pedri alongside Ballon d’Or winner Rodri, their progress has been built on resilience without the ball.

Luis de la Fuente’s side has advanced to the quarter-finals without conceding once and remains the only team at the tournament yet to allow a goal after Mexico’s defence was breached three times by England in the round of 16. Their achievement has also earned a place in World Cup history, as Spain became the first nation to register six consecutive clean sheets, surpassing the previous record shared by Italy and Switzerland.

Their defensive streak now stretches to 10 hours and nine minutes without conceding in the competition, dating back to the goalless last-16 match at the 2022 World Cup that Morocco eventually won on penalties. Following the victory over Portugal, De la Fuente credited the achievement to teamwork, highlighting solidarity, sacrifice, constant effort, and the willingness of every player to work for one another while remaining faithful to the team’s football philosophy.

Simon and the back line rewrite the record books

Goalkeeper Unai Simon has played a central role in Spain’s defensive record, extending his run without conceding at the World Cup to 609 minutes. His achievement surpassed the previous benchmarks established by Italy’s Walter Zenga and Spain legend Iker Casillas.

Balague noted that Portugal controlled long spells of the last-16 encounter but failed to produce the decisive attacking quality. He added that Spain’s defenders consistently solved problems together, tracked back effectively, and limited the need for spectacular saves from Simon.

In front of the goalkeeper, Aymeric Laporte and Pau Cubarsi have formed the central defensive partnership, while Pedro Porro and Marc Cucurella have occupied the full-back positions. That combination has started three of Spain’s five matches at the tournament, with Marcos Llorente replacing Porro in the remaining two fixtures.

Balague also praised Rodri’s recent performances, describing him as the team’s guiding presence. He added that Laporte and Cubarsi complement each other perfectly because they suit Spain’s style of building play from the back while remaining comfortable defending large spaces behind the defensive line.

Confidence grows before another major test

Spain’s years following their 2010 success have included mixed fortunes. They successfully defended their European Championship title in 2012, but later endured two World Cup group-stage eliminations before exiting in the first knockout round four years ago.

Now competing as reigning European champions, they appear to have assembled another squad capable of challenging for football’s biggest prize. Former England striker Chris Sutton believes Spain have additional levels to reach despite not producing their best display against Portugal.

Sutton said the team’s defensive reliability should concern every remaining opponent and suggested that a potential meeting with France would represent their greatest examination, provided both nations progress. He believes Spain has the quality to overcome France but would need to deliver an almost flawless performance.

Before any possible semi-final showdown, De la Fuente’s team will attempt to extend their outstanding defensive run when they face Belgium in Friday’s quarter-final.

Match preview: USA vs Belgium

The United States enter this last-16 clash in Seattle aiming to secure only their second appearance in a World Cup quarterfinal. The co-hosts advanced from the group stage after finishing top of Group D and continued their momentum with a 2–0 win over Bosnia-Herzegovina in the previous round.

Their progress has been slightly overshadowed by disciplinary drama involving Folarin Balogun, who was shown a controversial red card in the knockout stage while also scoring in the same match. FIFA later placed his one-match suspension on a one-year probation, meaning the forward remains eligible for selection.

The winner of this tie will move on to face either Portugal or Spain in the quarter-finals, adding extra significance to an already high-pressure encounter.

Date: Monday, July 6, 2026
Kick-off Time: 17:00 Seattle local time (UTC-7)
Venue: Seattle Stadium, Seattle, Washington
Venue Capacity: 69,000
Opponents: USA vs. Belgium (Round of 16)
Following the initial 1930 victory, the United States has lost six consecutive matches against Belgium across all official and friendly competitions. Over those six losses, the U.S. has been outscored by Belgium by an aggregate of 15 goals to 4

United States form and key contributors

Mauricio Pochettino’s side have been in strong attacking form throughout the tournament, scoring at least two goals in every match so far. They became the first team from outside Europe and South America to achieve that scoring consistency across four consecutive World Cup games.

Balogun has been central to their offensive output, scoring three times from 11 shots, giving him a 27.3% conversion rate. In comparison, the rest of the squad have produced five goals from 41 attempts combined, underlining his importance in the final third.

Set-piece situations have also played a notable role, with four goals coming from dead-ball scenarios. Malik Tillman’s free-kick against Bosnia-Herzegovina marked only the nation’s second-ever World Cup goal from a direct set piece.

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USA 2 – 0 Bosnia and Herzegovina

Turkiye 3 – 2 USA

USA 2 – 0 Australia

USA 4 – 1 Paraguay

USA 1 – 2 Germany

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Belgium squad dynamics and tournament path

Belgium arrives with questions surrounding their attacking balance, as Romelu Lukaku continues to build match sharpness while Kevin De Bruyne has not completed a full match in any of his four appearances at the tournament. His early substitutions have contrasted with his previously consistent tournament minutes.

In their knockout match against Senegal, coach Rudi Garcia made notable changes, including removing Jérémy Doku while the team was trailing. Despite this, Lukaku and Youri Tielemans turned the game around late on, with both scoring within a short 159-second window to force extra time.

Tielemans later secured victory with a dramatic stoppage-time penalty, which arrived deep into the match at 124:44 and set a new World Cup record for the latest goal scored.

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Belgium 3 – 2 Senegal

New Zealand 1 – 5 Belgium

Belgium 0 – 0 Iran

Belgium 1 – 1 Egypt

Belgium 5 – 0 Tunisia

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Historical context and key match facts

Belgium have shown resilience in knockout football, becoming the first side since their own comeback in 2018 to recover from a two-goal deficit and progress in a World Cup elimination match. Their creativity has also been highlighted by Leandro Trossard, who has created 16 chances from open play, the second-highest total at the last three editions of the tournament.

The United States, however, holds only one win in their last seven meetings with Belgium, dating back to a 3–0 victory in the 1930 World Cup. Since then, they have suffered six consecutive defeats, conceding an average of 2.5 goals per match.

Their most recent encounter ended in a 5–2 defeat for the Americans in a friendly held in March, further underlining Belgium’s historical edge in this fixture.

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USA 2 – 5 Belgium

Belgium 2 – 1 USA

USA 2 – 4 Belgium

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Prediction and expected outcome

The USA enters this match with strong attacking momentum and a home advantage in Seattle, having scored at least twice in every game so far in the tournament. Mauricio Pochettino’s side have looked particularly dangerous in open play and from set-pieces, with Folarin Balogun providing a decisive cutting edge when available. Belgium, however, brings far greater knockout experience and has already shown resilience by coming from behind in dramatic fashion against Senegal. Their ability to respond under pressure, combined with late-match decisiveness from players like Romelu Lukaku and Youri Tielemans, makes them extremely dangerous in tight games. The most likely scenario is a closely contested match where the USA press aggressively and create chances, while Belgium remain more controlled and efficient in key moments. Ultimately, Belgium’s experience in managing high-stakes knockout situations may give them a slight edge over a US side still chasing only their second-ever quarter-final appearance.

Prediction: Belgium 2-1 USA

Expected outcome: A tight, emotionally charged contest where the USA threaten strongly at home but are edged out by Belgium’s superior tournament experience and late-game composure, sending the Red Devils into another World Cup quarter-final.

Match preview: Portugal vs Spain

Two pre-tournament favourites are set to meet in a major World Cup round-of-16 clash as the Portugal national football team takes on the Spain national football team in the Dallas heat on Monday. The encounter arrives after both sides navigated intense last-32 drama to reach this stage of the competition.

Portugal advanced in extraordinary circumstances, edging past Croatia thanks to a stoppage-time goal from Gonçalo Ramos and a contentious VAR decision that went their way after a dramatic contest. Croatia thought they had levelled through Joško Gvardiol in the closing moments, only for Ramos’ 94th-minute strike to ultimately decide the tie.

Spain, meanwhile, arrive in strong form and are widely seen as one of the most complete teams at the tournament, setting up a high-level tactical battle between two European heavyweights.

Date: Monday, July 6, 2026
Kick-off Time: 14:00 Dallas local time (UTC-5)
Venue: Dallas Stadium, Arlington, Texas
Venue Capacity: 94,000
Opponents: Portugal vs. Spain (Round of 16)
Portugal has not beaten Spain in any of their last six competitive or friendly meetings. Their last victory against their Iberian neighbors came all the way back at Euro 2004

Portugal’s route to the last sixteen

Portugal’s progress came with tension and late drama, but the result secured their place in the round of 16 and keeps their ambition of reaching another deep tournament run alive. They are now targeting a fourth appearance in the World Cup quarter-finals and are aiming to reach that stage in consecutive editions for the first time.

Historically, Portugal have not managed back-to-back knockout wins at a World Cup since 2006, when they defeated both the Netherlands and England before eventually being eliminated by France in the semi-finals. That past benchmark remains the last time they strung together sustained knockout success at this level.

Captain Cristiano Ronaldo also marked a personal milestone in the tournament by scoring his first-ever World Cup knockout stage goal, adding further significance to Portugal’s latest progression.

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Portugal 2 – 1 Croatia

Colombia 0 – 0 Portugal

Portugal 5 – 0 Uzbekistan

Portugal 1 – 1 DR Congo

Portugal 2 – 1 Nigeria

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Spain’s form and dominance

The Spain national football team has impressed with control and consistency, going through their opening four matches without conceding a goal for the first time in World Cup history. They are also only the second European team to record four consecutive clean sheets at the tournament, matching a feat previously achieved by Switzerland in 2006.

Their round-of-16 place was secured in style with a 3-0 win over Austria, featuring a brace from Mikel Oyarzabal and a goal from Pedro Porro. If they extend their defensive run by shutting out Portugal, Spain would become the first team in World Cup history to register six successive clean sheets.

Spain’s broader form under coach Luis de la Fuente has been exceptional, with the team unbeaten in 34 matches, just one short of their all-time record streak. De la Fuente himself has gone 11 matches unbeaten in major international tournaments, conceding only four goals in that span.

Last 5 Spain matches stats

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Spain 3 – 0 Austria

Uruguay 0 – 1 Spain

Spain 4 – 0 Saudi Arabia

Spain 0 – 0 Cabo Verde

Peru 1 – 3 Spain

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History and key meetings

Encounters between Portugal and Spain have been tightly contested across major tournaments, with five previous meetings producing one win each and three draws. Their most famous modern clash came at the 2018 World Cup, when they drew 3-3 in a thrilling group-stage match in which Ronaldo scored a hat-trick.

They also met in the semi-finals of Euro 2012, where neither side scored in normal or extra time before Spain progressed on penalties. Portugal’s only victory in this long stretch of competitive meetings came at Euro 2004, when Nuno Gomes scored the winner in a 1-0 group-stage triumph.

Overall, Portugal have won just one of their last 12 competitive games against Spain, though they did manage to win their most recent meeting in the Nations League final in June 2025 after a penalty shootout.

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Portugal 2 – 2 Spain

Portugal 0 – 1 Spain

Spain 1 – 1 Portugal

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Prediction and expected outcome

Spain enter this match as slight favourites thanks to their exceptional unbeaten run, defensive solidity, and consistent control of games throughout the tournament. Luis de la Fuente’s side have not conceded in four World Cup matches and are on a long stretch of results that highlights their stability at the highest level. Portugal, however, arrive with proven knockout resilience after a dramatic late win over Croatia and will believe they can punish any lapse in concentration. The presence of Cristiano Ronaldo and the recent impact of Gonçalo Ramos give them a clear attacking threat in decisive moments. Spain’s edge in form and balance, driven by their structure and players like Mikel Oyarzabal, suggests they are more likely to control long periods of the match. The most likely scenario is a tight, tactical contest where Spain’s consistency eventually tells, but Portugal remains dangerous throughout.

Prediction: Spain 2-1 Portugal

Expected outcome: A narrow Spanish victory that extends their unbeaten run and defensive record, while Portugal exit with the sense that small margins and late moments decided a closely fought knockout tie.