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FIFA Announces Final Roster Deadline for World Cup 2026

FIFA sets May 30 as the final deadline for submitting final team rosters for the 2026 World Cup. For the first time in tournament history, 48 teams will compete, with each allowed to register 26 players.


FIFA Announces Final Roster Deadline for World Cup 2026

The International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) has announced the final deadline for submitting the final rosters of national teams participating in the 2026 World Cup, which will be held in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Each national team will be allowed to register 26 players, the same number as in previous tournaments. The final rosters must be submitted by May 30, as reported by 'Footbal Intern' on the X platform. The World Cup is scheduled to kick off on June 11 and run until July 19. For the first time in World Cup history, 48 teams will participate, marking an expansion from previous editions.