June 4, 2026 | 02:09 pm
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - As 48 competing teams have all submitted their final squad lists, the world football governing body confirmed on Tuesday, June 2, that all 1,248 players of the 2026 FIFA World Cup are confirmed. Lionel Messi (Argentina's national team), Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal), and Guillermo Ochoa (Mexico) will participate in their sixth World Cup campaigns, while Cape Verde (Cabo Verde), Curaçao, Jordan, and Uzbekistan will be participating in their first World Cup.The tournament opens on June 11 and 104 matches will be played in Canada, Mexico, and the United States.The World Cup final will be played on July 19 at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, US. "The confirmed squad lists underline the scale and enduring appeal of the tournament with 357 players returning after at least one previous FIFA World Cup squad inclusion. Some 891 players are set to experience the competition for the first time, highlighting both continuity and renewal across the global game," FIFA explained.Scotland goalkeeper Craig Gordon will be the oldest player in the tournament at 43 years and 162 days, while Mexico midfielder Gilberto Mora will be the youngest at 17 years and 240 days.Twenty-two players aged under 20 and seven players aged 40 and over will compete at the start of this year's World Cup.Read: 2026 FIFA World Cup Schedule: Important Dates and Match StagesClick here to get the latest news updates from Tempo on Google News
