sports
May 9, 2026
FIFA Confirmed Important Decision for the 2026 World Cup: This Is It
There are only 35 days left until the 2026 World Cup begins in Mexico, the United States, and Canada.
TL;DR
- FIFA has set May 25 to June 1, 2026, as the window for teams to finalize their 2026 World Cup squads.
- Official squad lists will be confirmed by FIFA on June 2, 2026.
- Players participating in continental finals until May 30 will receive an exception.
- Squads must consist of a minimum of 23 and a maximum of 26 players.
- Each team is required to include three goalkeepers in their squad.
- Player substitutions are only allowed for serious injury or illness up to 24 hours before a team's first match.