The countdown has officially begun for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the most extensive sporting event featuring 48 teams from all over the world.
The historic tournament kicks off on June 11 at the iconic Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, where co-host Mexico lock horns with South Africa (Group A).
This edition serves as the ultimate battleground for both the game’s greatest icons and promising newcomers. It’s a notable moment as Lionel Messi aims to lead Argentina to another victory, while Cristiano Ronaldo seeks his first World Cup title with Portugal. The tournament includes established stars like Kylian Mbappé, Vinícius Júnior, Harry Kane, Lamine Yamal, and Neymar, alongside debuting teams like Cape Verde and Curaçao.
Below are the definitive, official player rosters for Group A squads representing their countries on FIFA World Cup 2026.
Mexico final squad list
Goalkeepers: Raul Rangel (Chivas), Carlos Acevedo (Santos Laguna), Guillermo Ochoa (AEL Limassol)
Defenders: Israel Reyes (Club América), Jesús Gallardo (Toluca), Jorge Sánchez (PAOK), César Montes (Lokomotiv Moscow), Johan Vásquez (Genoa), Mateo Chávez (PSV)
Midfielders: Erik Lira (Cruz Azul), Luis Romo (Chivas), Obed Vargas (Atlético Madrid), Brian Gutiérrez (Chivas), Orbelín Pineda (AEK Athens), Edson Álvarez (Fenerbahçe), Gilberto Mora (Club Tijuana), César Huerta (Anderlecht), Álvaro Fidalgo (Real Betis), Luis Chávez (Dynamo Moscow)
Forwards: Roberto Alvarado (Chivas), Alexis Vega (Toluca), Julián Quiñones (Al-Qadsiah), Santiago Gimenez (AC Milan), Guillermo Martínez (Pumas), Armando González (Chivas), Raúl Jiménez (Fulham)
South Africa Final squad list
Goalkeepers: Ronwen Williams (Mamelodi Sundowns), Ricardo Goss (Siwelele FC), Sipho Chaine (Orlando Pirates)
Defenders: Khuliso Mudau (Mamelodi Sundowns), Olwethu Makhanya (Philadelphia Union), Bradley Cross (Kaizer Chiefs), Thabang Matuludi (Polokwane City), Nkosinathi Sibisi (Orlando Pirates), Aubrey Modiba (Mamelodi Sundowns), Khulumani Ndamane (Mamelodi Sundowns), Ime Okon (Hannover 96), Samukele Kabini (Molde FK), Mbekezeli Mbokazi (Chicago Fire)
Midfielders: Teboho Mokoena (Mamelodi Sundowns), Jayden Adams (Mamelodi Sundowns), Thalente Mbatha (Orlando Pirates), Kamogelo Sebelebele (Orlando Pirates), Sphephelo Sithole (CD Tondela)
Forwards: Oswin Appollis (Orlando Pirates), Tshepang Moremi (Orlando Pirates), Evidence Makgopa (Orlando Pirates), Lyle Foster (Burnley), Iqraam Rayners (Mamelodi Sundowns), Relebohile Mofokeng (Orlando Pirates), Themba Zwane (Mamelodi Sundowns), Thapelo Maseko (AEL Limassol).
Korea Republic final squad list
Goalkeepers: Jo Hyeon-woo, Kim Seung-gyu, Song Bum-keun
Defenders: Kim Min-jae, Cho Yu-min, Lee Han-beom, Kim Tae-hyeon, Park Jin-seob, Lee Gi-hyuk, Lee Tae-seok, Seol Young-woo, Jens Castrop, Kim Moon-hwan
Midfielders: Yang Hyun-jun, Paik Seung-ho, Hwang In-beom, Kim Jin-gyu, Bae Jun-ho, Eom Ji-sung, Hwang Hee-chan, Lee Dong-gyeong, Lee Jae-sung, Lee Kang-in
Forwards: Oh Hyeon-gyu, Son Heung-min, Cho Gue-sung
Czech Republic final squad list
Goalkeepers: Lukáš Hornícek (Braga), Matej Kovár (PSV Eindhoven), Jindrich Stanek (Slavia Prague).
Defenders: Vladimír Coufal (Hoffenheim), David Doudera (Slavia Prague), Tomáš Holeš (Slavia Prague), Robin Hranác (Hoffenheim), Štepán Chaloupek (Slavia Prague), David Jurásek (Slavia Prague), Ladislav Krejcí (Wolverhampton), Jaroslav Zelený (Sparta Prague), David Zima (Slavia Prague).
Midfielders: Lukáš Cerv (Viktoria Plzen), Vladimír Darida (Hradec Králové), Lukáš Provod (Slavia Prague), Michal Sadílek (Slavia Prague), Hugo Sochurek (Sparta Prague), Alexandr Sojka (Viktoria Plzen), Tomáš Soucek (West Ham), Pavel Šulc (Lyon), Denis Višinský (Viktoria Plzen).
Forwards: Tomáš Chorý (Slavia Prague), Adam Hložek (Hoffenheim), Mojmír Chytil (Slavia Prague), Jan Kuchta (Sparta Prague), Patrik Schick (Bayer Leverkusen).
Published – June 02, 2026 12:56 pm IST
