Updated List of Confirmed Dates for 2026 FIFA World Cup Squad Announcements

As excitement builds for the 2026 FIFA World Cup — the first 48-team edition, co-hosted by Canada, Mexico, and the United States — national federations are beginning to reveal their final squad announcement dates. These announcements allow fans, media, and analysts to scrutinize each team’s selections ahead of the tournament, which kicks off on June 11, 2026.

Below is the most up-to-date compilation of confirmed public squad announcement dates as of May 2026.

2026 World Cup Squad Announcements: Confirmed Dates for All Teams Update List

DR Congo — May 11

Sweden — May 12

France — May 14

New Zealand — May 14

Belgium — May 15

Ivory Coast — May 15

Japan — May 15

Tunisia — May 15

South Korea — May 16

Austria — May 18

Brazil — May 18

Portugal — May 19

Germany — May 21

Morocco — May 21

Norway — May 21

Netherlands — May 25

Spain — May 25

United States — May 26

Colombia — May 29

Australia — June 1

Croatia — June 1

Mexico — June 1

Key FIFA Deadlines

May 11, 2026: Provisional squad submission window opens (up to 55 players).

Late May 2026: Most final 26-player squads are expected to be named.

June 2, 2026 (approx.): FIFA publishes the official squad lists for all participating teams.

Public announcements often come slightly before or on the day teams submit their final rosters to FIFA. Note that these dates can occasionally shift due to club commitments, especially for players involved in late-season European finals.

Notable Highlights

Early announcers: DR Congo (May 11) and Sweden (May 12) lead the way.

Big European nations: France (May 14), Germany (May 21), Netherlands and Spain (May 25) are following their traditional timelines.

Hosts: Mexico (June 1) and the United States (May 26) will reveal their squads close to the deadline.

South American powerhouses: Brazil on May 18 and Colombia on May 29.

This list will continue to grow as more federations (including England, Argentina, Italy, and others) confirm their plans. Many teams are expected to announce in the final week of May.

Stay tuned — this article will be updated regularly with new confirmed dates. For the absolute latest information, follow official national team accounts and FIFA’s communications.

The 2026 World Cup promises to be one of the most competitive tournaments in history. Squad selection will be critical as teams battle for glory across North America this summer.

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