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A comprehensive list of World Cup Team Players
The confirmed teams for the World Cup 2026
Comprehensive list of all the confirmed team players for the 2026 World Cup from all the groups.
Group A
Mexico
Goalkeepers: Raul Rangel, Carlos Acevedo, Guillermo Ochoa
Defenders: Israel Reyes, Jesús Gallardo, Jorge Sánchez, César Montes, Johan Vásquez, Mateo Chávez
Midfielders: Erik Lira, Luis Romo, Obed Vargas, Brian Gutiérrez, Orbelín Pineda, Edson Álvarez, Gilberto Mora, César Huerta, Álvaro Fidalgo, Luis Chávez
Forwards: Roberto Alvarado, Alexis Vega, Julián Quiñones, Santiago Giménez, Guillermo Martínez, Armando González, Raúl Jiménez
South Africa
Goalkeepers: Ronwen Williams, Ricardo Goss, Sipho Chaine
Defenders: Khuliso Mudau, Aubrey Modiba, Khulumani Ndamane, Olwethu Makhanya, Bradley Cross, Thabang Matuludi, Nkosinathi Sibisi, Kamogelo Sebelebele, Ime Okon, Samukele Kabini, Mbekezeli Mbokazi
Midfielders: Teboho Mokoena, Jayden Adams, Thalente Mbatha, Sphephelo Sithole
Forwards: Oswin Appollis, Tshepang Moremi, Evidence Makgopa, Relebohile Mofokeng, Lyle Foster, Iqraam Rayners, Themba Zwane, Thapelo Maseko
South Korea
Goalkeepers: Jo Hyeon-woo, Kim Seung-gyu, Song Bum-keun
Defenders: Kim Moon-hwan, Kim Min-jae, Kim Tae-hyon, Park Jin-seob, Seol Young-woo, Jens Castrop, Lee Ki-hyuk, Lee Tae-seok, Lee Han-beom, Cho Yu-min
Midfielders: Kim Jin-gyu, Bae Jun-ho, Paik Seung-ho, Yang Hyun-jun, Eom Ji-sung, Lee Kang-in, Lee Dong-gyeong, Lee Jae-sung, Hwang In-beom, Hwang Hee-chan
Forwards: Son Heung-min, Oh Hyeon-gyu, Cho Gue-sung
Czechia
Goalkeepers: Lukas Hornicek, Matej Kovar, Jindrich Stanek
Defenders: Vladimir Coufal, David Doudera, Tomas Holes, Robin Hranac, Stepan Chaloupek, David Jurasek, Ladislav Krejci, Jaroslav Zeleny, David Zima
Midfielders: Lukas Cerv, Vladimir Darida, Lukas Provod, Michal Sadilek, Hugo Sochurek, Alexandr Sojka, Tomas Soucek, Pavel Sulc, Denis Visinsky
Forwards: Adam Hlozek, Tomas Chory, Mojmir Chytil, Jan Kuchta, Patrik Schick
Group B
Canada
Goalkeepers: Dayne St Clair, Maxime Crepeau, Owen Goodman
Defenders: Alistair Johnston, Derek Cornelius, Richie Laryea, Niko Sigur, Joel Waterman, Luc de Fougerolles, Moise Bombito, Alphonso Davies, Alfie Jones
Midfielders: Stephen Eustaquio, Ismael Kone, Tajon Buchanan, Mathieu Choiniere, Ali Ahmed, Nathan Saliba, Liam Millar, Marcelo Flores, Jacob Shaffelburg, Jonathan Osorio
Forwards: Jonathan David, Cyle Larin, Tani Oluwaseyi, Promise David
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Goalkeepers: Nikola Vasilj, Martin Zlomislić, Osman Hadžikić
Defenders: Sead Kolašinac, Amar Dedić, Nihad Mujakić, Nikola Katić, Tarik Muharemović, Stjepan Radeljić, Dennis Hadžikadunić, Nidal Čelik
Midfielders: Amir Hadžiahmetović, Ivan Šunjić, Ivan Bašić, Dženis Burnić, Ermin Mahmić, Benjamin Tahirović, Amar Memić, Armin Gigović
Forwards: Kerim Alajbegović, Esmir Bajraktarević, Ermedin Demirović, Jovo Lukić, Samed Baždar, Haris Tabaković, Edin Džeko
Qatar
Goalkeepers: Salah Zakaria, Mahmoud Abunada, Meshaal Barsham
Defenders: Hashmi Hussein, Ayoub Alawi, Boualem Khoukhi, Pedro Miguel, Issa Laaye, Lucas Mendes, Sultan Al-Brake, Homam Al-Amin
Midfielders: Mohammed Al-Manai, Jassem Jaber, Karim Boudiaf, Ahmed Fathi, Abdulaziz Hatem, Assim Madibo
Forwards: Tahseen Mohammed, Edmilson Junior, Almoez Ali, Akram Afif, Mohammed Muntari, Youssef Abdulrazzaq, Ahmed Alaa, Hassan Al-Haydos, Ahmed Al-Janahi
Switzerland
Goalkeepers: Marvin Keller, Gregor Kobel, Yvon Mvogo
Defenders: Manuel Akanji, Aurele Amenda, Eray Comert, Nico Elvedi, Luca Jaquez, Miro Muheim, Ricardo Rodriguez, Silvan Widmer
Midfielders: Michel Aebischer, Christian Fassnacht, Remo Freuler, Ardon Jashari, Johan Manzambi, Fabian Rieder, Djibril Sow, Ruben Vargas, Granit Xhaka, Denis Zakaria
Forwards: Zeki Amdouni, Breel Embolo, Cedric Itten, Dan Ndoye, Noah Okafor

Group C
Brazil
Goalkeepers: Alisson Becker, Ederson, Weverton
Defenders: Marquinhos, Gabriel Magalhães, Gleison Bremer, Leo Pereira, Roger Ibanez, Wesley Franca, Danilo, Alex Sandro, Douglas Santos
Midfielders: Casemiro, Bruno Guimaraes, Fabinho, Danilo, Lucas Paqueta
Forwards: Vinicius Jr, Raphinha, Matheus Cunha, Luiz Henrique, Gabriel Martinelli, Neymar, Endrick, Rayan, Igor Thiago
Morocco
Goalkeepers: Yassine Bounou, Munir El Kajou, Ahmed Reda Tagnaouti
Defenders: Achraf Hakimi, Noussair Mazraoui, Nayef Aguerd, Chadi Riad, Issa Diop, Anass Salah-Eddine, Zakaria El Ouahdi, Redouane Halhal, Youssef Belammari
Midfielders: Sofyan Amrabat, Azzedine Ounahi, Neil El Aynaoui, Bilal El Khannouss, Ismael Saibari, Samir El Mourabet, Ayyoub Bouaddi, Gessime Yassine
Forwards: Brahim Díaz, Ayoub El Kaabi, Abde Ezzalzouli, Soufiane Rahimi, Chemsdine Talbi, Ayoube Amaimouni
Haiti
Goalkeepers: Johny Placide, Alexandre Pierre, Josue Duverger
Defenders: Carlens Arcus, Wilguens Paugain, Ricardo Ade, Jean Kevin Duverne, Hannes Delcroix, Keeto Thermoncy, Martin Experience, Duke Lacroix
Midfielders: Josue Casimir, Leverton Pierre, Dominique Simon, Woodensky Pierre, Carl Fred Sainte, Danley Jean-Jacques, Jean Ricner Bellegarde
Forwards: Duckens Nazon, Frantzdy Pierrot, Deedson Louicius, Ruben Providence, Yassin Fortune, Wilson Isidor, Lenny Joseph, Derrick Etienne Jr
Scotland
Goalkeepers: Craig Gordon, Angus Gunn, Liam Kelly
Defenders: Grant Hanley, Jack Hendry, Aaron Hickey, Dom Hyam, Scott McKenna, Nathan Patterson, Anthony Ralston, Andy Robertson, John Souttar, Kieran Tierney
Midfielders: Ryan Christie, Findlay Curtis, Lewis Ferguson, Ben Gannon-Doak, Tyler Fletcher, John McGinn, Kenny McLean, Scott McTominay
Forwards: Che Adams, Lyndon Dykes, George Hirst, Lawrence Shankland, Ross Stewart
Group D
USA
Goalkeepers: Chris Brady, Matt Freese, Matt Turner
Defenders: Max Arfsten, Sergino Dest, Alex Freeman, Mark McKenzie, Tim Ream, Chris Richards, Antonee Robinson, Miles Robinson, Joe Scally, Auston Trusty
Midfielders: Tyler Adams, Sebastian Berhalter, Weston McKennie, Giovanni Reyna, Cristian Roldan, Malik Tillman
Forwards: Folarin Balogun, Ricardo Pepi, Christian Pulisic, Timothy Weah, Haji Wright, Alejandro Zendejas
Paraguay
Goalkeepers: Orlando Gill, Roberto Junior Fernandez, Gaston Olveira
Defenders: Juan Caceres, Gustavo Velazquez, Gustavo Gomez, Junior Alonso, Jose Canale, Omar Alderete, Alexandro Maidana, Fabian Balbuena
Midfielders: Diego Gomez, Mauricio Magalhaes, Damian Bobadilla, Braian Ojeda, Andres Cubas, Matias Galarza, Alejandro Romero Gamarra
Forwards: Gustavo Caballero, Ramon Sosa, Alex Arce, Gabriel Avalos, Isidro Pitta, Miguel Almiron, Julio Enciso, Antonio Sanabria
Australia
Goalkeepers: Mathew Ryan, Paul Izzo, Patrick Beach
Defenders: Jordan Bos, Aziz Behich, Harry Souttar, Alessandro Circati, Lucas Herrington, Cameron Burgess, Kai Trewin, Milos Degenek, Jason Geria, Jacob Italiano
Midfielders: Jackson Irvine, Aiden O’Neill, Paul Okon Jr, Cameron Devlin
Forwards: Connor Metcalfe, Mathew Leckie, Nishan Velupillay, Cristian Volpato, Nestory Irankunda, Awer Mabil, Ajdin Hrustic, Mohamed Toure, Tete Yengi
Turkey
Goalkeepers: Ugurcan Cakir, Mert Gunok, Altay Bayindir
Defenders: Merih Demiral, Zeki Celik, Caglar Soyuncu, Mert Muldur, Ferdi Kadioglu, Ozan Kabak, Abdulkerim Bardakci, Eren Elmali, Samet Akaydin
Midfielders: Hakan Calhanoglou, Kaan Ayhan, Orkun Kokcu, Ismail Yuksek, Salih Ozcan
Forwards: Kerem Akturkoglu, Irfan Can Kahveci, Baris Apler Yilmaz, Arda Guler, Kenan Yildiz, Yunus Akgun, Oguz Aydin, Deniz Gul, Can Uzun
Group E
Germany
Goalkeepers: Manuel Neuer, Oliver Baumann, Alexander Nubel
Defenders: Joshua Kimmich, Nico Schlotterbeck, David Raum, Jonathan Tah, Waldemar Anton, Antonio Rudiger, Nathaniel Brown, Malick Thiaw
Midfielders: Jamal Musiala, Florian Wirtz, Lennart Karl, Angelo Stiller, Aleksandar Pavlovic, Leon Goretzka, Leroy Sane, Felix Nmecha, Nadiem Amiri, Pascal Gross
Forwards: Kai Havertz, Deniz Undav, Jamie Leweling, Nick Woltemade, Maximilian Beier
Curacao
Goalkeepers: Tyrick Bodak, Trevor Doornbusch, Eloy Room
Defenders: Riechedly Bazoer, Joshua Brenet, Roshon Van Eijma, Sherel Floranus, Deveron Fonville, Jurien Gaari, Armando Obispo, Shurandy Sambo
Midfielders: Juninho Bacuna, Leandro Bacuna, Livano Comenencia, Kevin Felida, Ar’Jany Martha, Tyrese Noslin, Godfried Roemeratoe
Forwards: Jeremy Antonisse, Tahith Chong, Kenji Gorré, Sontje Hansen, Gervane Kastaneer, Brandley Kuwas, Jurgen Locadia, Jearl Margaritha.
Ivory Coast
Goalkeepers: Yahia Fofana, Mohamed Koné, Alban Lafont
Defenders: Emmanuel Agbadou, Clément Akpa, Ousmane Diomande, Guela Doué, Ghislain Konan, Odilon Kossounou, Evan Ndicka, Wilfried Singo
Midfielders: Seko Fofana, Parfait Guiagon, Christ Inao Oulaï, Franck Kessié, Ibrahim Sangaré, Jean-Michaël Seri
Forwards: Simon Adingra, Ange-Yoan Bonny, Amad Diallo, Oumar Diakité, Yan Diomande, Evann Guessand, Nicolas Pépé, Bazoumana Touré, Elye Wahis
Ecuador
Goalkeepers: Hernan Galindez, Moises Ramirez, Gonzalo Valle
Defenders: Piero Hincapie, Willian Pacho, Pervis Estupinan, Felix Torres, Joel Ordonez, Jackson Porozo, Angelo Preciado
Midfielders: Moises Caicedo, Alan Franco, Kendry Paez, Pedro Vite, Jordy Alcivar, Denil Castillo, Yaimar Medina
Forwards: Enner Valencia, Kevin Rodriguez, Jordy Caicedo, Nilson Angulo, Anthony Valencia, Jeremy Arevalo.

Group F
Netherlands
Goalkeepers: Mark Flekken, Robin Roefs, Bart Verbruggen
Defenders: Nathan Ake, Sven Botman, Denzel Dumfries,Jorrel Hato, Jurrien Timber, Micky van de Ven, Virgil van Dijk, Jan Paul van Hecke, Mats Wieffer
Midfielders: Frenkie de Jong, Marten de Roon, Ryan Gravenberch, Justin Kluivert, Teun Koopmeiners, Tijjani Reijnders, Guus Til, Quinten Timber
Forwards: Brian Brobbey, Memphis Depay, Cody Gakpo, Noa Lang, Donyell Malen, Crysencio Summerville, Wout Weghorst
Japan
Goalkeepers: Tomoki Hayakawa, Keisuke Osako, Zion Suzuki
Defenders: Yuto Nagatomo, Shogo Taniguchi, Ko Itakura, Tsuyoshi Watanabe, Takehiro Tomiyasu, Hiroki Ito, Ayumu Seko, Yukinari Sugawara, Junosuke Suzuki
Midfielders: Wataru Endo, Junya Ito, Daichi Kamada, Koki Ogawa, Daizen Maeda, Ritsu Doan, Ao Tanaka, Kaishu Sano, Takefusa Kubo
Forwards: Ayase Ueda, Keito Nakamura, Ito Suzuki, Kento Shiode, Keisuke Goto
Sweden
Goalkeepers: Viktor Johansson, Kristoffer Nordfelt, Jacob Widdell Zetterstrom
Defenders: Hjalmar Ekdal, Gabriel Gudmundsson, Isak Hien, Emil Holm, Gustaf Lagerbielke, Victor Nilsson Lindelof, Eric Smith, Carl Starfelt, Elliot Stroud, Daniel Svensson
Midfielders: Taha Ali, Yasin Ayari, Lucas Bergvall, Jesper Karlström, Ken Sema, Mattias Svanberg, Besfort Zeneli
Forwards: Alexander Bernhardsson, Anthony Elanga, Viktor Gyokeres, Alexander Isak, Gustaf Nilsson, Benjamin Nygren
Tunisia
Goalkeepers: Sabri Ben Hessen, Abdelmouhib Chamakh, Aymen Dahman
Defenders: Ali Abdi, Adem Arous, Mohamed Amine Ben Hamida, Dylan Bronn, Raed Chikhaoui, Moutaz Neffati, Omar Rekik, Montassar Talbi, Yan Valery
Midfielders: Mortadha Ben Ouanes, Anis Ben Slimane, Ismael Gharbi, Rani Khedira, Mohamed Hadj Mahmoud, Hannibal Mejbri, Ellyes Skhiri
Forwards: Elias Achouri, Khalil Ayari, Firas Chaouat, Rayan Elloumi, Hazem Mastouri, Elias Saad, Sebastian Tounekti
Group G
Belgium
Goalkeepers: Thibaut Courtois, Senne Lammens, Mike Penders
Defenders: Timothy Castagne, Zeno Debast, Maxim de Cuyper, Koni de Winter, Brandon Mechele, Thomas Meunier, Nathan Ngoy, Joaquin Seys, Arthur Theate
Midfielders: Kevin de Bruyne, Amadou Onana, Nicolas Raskin, Youri Tielemans, Hans Vanaken, Axel Witsel
Forwards: Charles de Ketelaere, Jeremy Doku, Matias Fernandez-Pardo, Romelu Lukaku, Dodi Lukebakio, Diego Moreira, Alexis Saelemaekers, Leandro Trossard
Egypt
Goalkeepers: Mohamed El Shenawy, Mostafa Shobeir, El Mahdi Soliman, Mohamed Alaa
Defenders: Mohamed Hany, Tarek Alaa, Hamdy Fathy, Rami Rabia, Yasser Ibrahim, Hossam Abdelmaguid, Mohamed Abdelmonemn, Ahmed Fatouh, Karim Hafez
Midfielders: Marwan Ateya, Mohanad Lasheen, Nabil Emad, Mahmoud Saber, Ahmed Zizo, Emam Ashour, Mostafa Ziko, Mahmoud Trezeguet, Ibrahim Adel, Haissem Hassan
Forwards: Omar Marmoush, Mohamed Salah, Aqtay Abdallah, Hamza Abdelkarim
Iran
Goalkeepers: Alireza Beiranvand, Hossein Hosseini, Payam Niazmand
Defenders: Danial Eiri, Ehsan Hajsafi, Saleh Hardani, Hossein Kanaani, Shoka Khalilzadeh, Milad Mohammadi, Ali Nemati Omid Noorafkan, Ramin Rezaeian
Midfielders: Rouzbeh Cheshmi, Saeid Ezatolah, Mehdi Ghaedi, Saman Ghoddos, Mohammad Ghorbani, Alireza Jahanbakhsh, Mohammad Mohebi, Amir Mohammad Razzaghinia, Mehdi Torabi, Aria Yousefi
Forwards: Ali Alipour, Dennis Dargahi, Amirhossein Hosseinzadeh, Amirhossein Mahmoudi, Mehdi Taremi
New Zealand
Goalkeepers: Max Crocombe, Alex Paulsen, Michael Woud
Defenders: Tyler Bindon, Michael Boxall, Liberato Cacace, Francis de Vries, Callan Elliot, Tim Payne, Nando Pijnaker, Tommy Smith, Finn Surman
Midfielders: Lachlan Bayliss, Joe Bell, Matt Garbett, Ben Old, Alex Rufer, Sarpreet Singh, Marko Stamenic, Ryan Thomas
Forwards: Kosta Barbarouses, Eli Just, Callum McCowatt, Jesse Randall, Ben Waine, Chris Wood
Group H
Spain
Goalkeepers: Unai Simon, David Raya, Joan Garcia
Defenders: Marcos Llorente, Marc Pubill, Pedro Porro, Aymeric Laporte, Eric Garcia, Pau Cubarsi, Marc Cucurella, Alejandro Grimaldo
Midfielders: Rodri, Martin Zubimendi, Mikel Merino, Pedri, Gavi, Fabian Ruiz, Alex Baen
Forwards: Yeremy Pino, Victor Munoz, Mikel Oyarzabal, Ferran Torres, Lamine Yamal, Dani Olmo, Nico Williams, Borja Iglesias.
Cape Verde
Goalkeepers: Vozinha, Marcio Rosa, CJ dos Santos
Defenders: Stopira, Roberto Lopes, Joao Paulo, Diney, Logan Costa, Steven Moreira, Wagner Pina, Sidny Lopes Cabral, Kelvin Pires
Midfielders: Jamiro Monteiro, Kevin Pina, Deroy Duarte, Telmo Arcanjo, Laros Duarte, Yannick Semedo
Forwards: Ryan Mendes, Garry Rodrigues, Willy Semedo, Jovane Cabral, Gilson Tavares, Dailon Livramento, Helio Varela, Nuno da Costa
Saudi Arabia
Goalkeepers: Mohammed Al Owais, Nawaf Al Aqidi, Ahmed Al Kassar
Defenders: Abdulelah Al Amri, Hassan Tambakti, Jehad Thikri, Ali Lajami, Hassan Kadesh, Saud Abdulhamid, Mohammed Abu Al Shamat, Ali Majrashi, Moteb Al Harbi, Nawaf Boushal, Sultan Al-Ghannam
Midfielders: Mohammed Kanno, Abdullah Al Khaibari, Ziyad Al Johani, Nasser Al Dawsari, Musab Al Juwayr, Alaa Al Hajji, Salem Al Dawsari, Khalid Al Ghannam, Ayman Yahya
Forwards: Firas Al Buraikan, Saleh Al Shehri, Abdullah Al Hamdan.
Uruguay
Goalkeepers: Sergio Rochet, Fernando Muslera ,Santiago Mele
Defenders: Guillermo Varela, Ronald Araújo, José María Giménez, Santiago Bueno, Sebastián Cáceres, Mathías Olivera, Joaquín Piquerez, Matías Viña
Midfielders: Manuel Ugarte, Emiliano Martínez, Rodrigo Bentancur, Federico Valverde, Agustín Canobbio, Juan Manuel Sanabria, Giorgian de Arrascaeta, Nicolás de la Cruz, Rodrigo Zalazar, Facundo Pellistri, Maximiliano Araújo, Brian Rodríguez
Forwards: Rodrigo Aguirre, Federico Viñas, Darwin Núñez
Group I
France
Goalkeepers: Mike Maignan, Robin Risser, Brice Samba
Defenders: Lucas Digne, Malo Gusto, Lucas Hernandez, Theo Hernandez, Ibrahima Konate, Maxence Lacroix, Jules Kounde, William Saliba, Dayot Upamenaco
Midfielders: N’Golo Kante, Manu Kone, Adrien Rabiot, Aurelien Tchouameni, Warren Zaire-Emery
Forwards: Maghnes Akliouche, Bradley Barcola, Rayan Cherki, Ousmane Dembele, Desire Doue, Michael Olise, Kylian Mbappe, Jean-Phillipe Mateta, Marcus Thuram
Senegal
Goalkeepers: Edouard Mendy, Mory Diaw, Yehvann Diouf
Defenders: Ismail Jakobs, El Hadj Malick Diouf, Krepin Diatta, Antoine Mendy, Kalidou Koulibaly, Abdoulaye Seck, Moussa Niakhate, Moustapha Mbow, Ilay Camara, Mamadou Sarr
Midfielders: Habib Diarra, Pape Matar Sarr, Pathe Ciss, Pape Gueye, Lamine Camara, Bara Sapoko Ndiaye
Forwards: Sadio Mane, Ismaila Sarr, Ibrahim Mbaye, Assane Diao, Iliman Ndiaye, Cherif Ndiaye, Bamba Dieng, Nicolas Jackson
Iraq
Goalkeepers: Fahad Talib, Jalal Hassan, Ahmed Basil
Defenders: Hussein Ali, Manaf Younis, Zaid Tahseen, Rebin Sulaka, Akam Hashem, Merchas Doski, Ahmed Yahya, Zaid Ismail, Frans Putros, Mustafa Saadoon
Midfielders: Amir Al-Ammari, Kevin Yakob, Zidane Iqbal, Aimar Sher, Ibrahim Bayesh, Ahmed Qasim, Youssef Amyn, Marko Farji
Forwards: Ali Jasim, Ali Al-Hamadi, Ali Yousef, Aymen Hussein, Mohanad Ali
Norway
Goalkeepers: Orjan Nyland, Egil Selvik, Sander Tangvik
Defenders: Kristoffer Ajer, Torbjorn Heggem, Leo Skiri Ostigard, Julian Ryerson, Marcus Holmgren Pedersen, David Moller Wolfe, Fredrik Bjorkan, Sondre Langas, Henrik Falchener
Midfielders: Martin Odegaard, Sander Berge, Fredrik Aursnes, Patrick Berg, Kristian Thorstvedt, Antonio Nusa, Oscar Bobb, Andreas Schjelderup, Jens Petter Hauge, Thelo Aasgaard, Morten Thorsby
Forwards: Erling Braut Haaland, Alexander Sorloth, Jorgen Strand Larsen

Group J
Argentina
Goalkeepers: Emiliano Martinez, Juan Musso, Geronimo Rulli
Defenders: Nahuel Molina, Gonzalo Montiel, Cristian Romero, Leonardo Balerdi, Lisandro Martinez, Nicolas Otamendi, Nicolas Tagliafico, Facundo Medina
Midfielders: Leandro Paredes, Giovani Lo Celso, Rodrigo De Paul, Thiago Almada, Exeguiel Palacios, Nicolas Gonzalez, Nicolas Paz, Alexis Mac Allister, Enzo Fernandez, Valentin Barco
Forwards: Julian Alvarez, Lionel Messi, Lautaro Martinez, Jose Manuel Lopez, Giuliano Simeone
Algeria
Goalkeepers: Luca Zidane, Oussama Benbot, Melvin Mastil, Abdelatif Ramdane
Defenders: Rafik Belghali, Samir Chergui, Rayan Ait-Nouri, Jaouen Hadjam, Aissa Mandi, Ramy Bensebaini, Zineddine Belaid, Achref Abada, Mohamed Amine Tougai
Midfielders: Nabil Bentaleb, Hicham Boudaoui, Houssem Aouar, Fares Chaibi, Ibrahim Maza, Yacine Titraoui, Ramiz Zerrouki
Forwards: Mohamed Amine Amoura, Nadhir Benbouali, Adil Boulbina, Fares Ghedjemis, Amine Gouiri, Anid Hadj Moussa, Riyad Mahrez
Austria
Goalkeepers: Alexander Schlager, Florian Wiegele, Patrick Pentz
Defenders: David Affengruber, Kevin Danso, Stefan Posch, David Alaba, Philipp Lienhart, Phillipp Mwene, Alexander Prass, Marco Friedel, Michael Svoboda
Midfielders: Xaver Schlager, Nicolas Seiwald, Marcel Sabitzer, Florian Grillitsch, Carney Chukwuemeka, Romano Schmid, Christoph Baumgartner, Konrad Laimer, Patrick Wimmer, Paul Wanner, Alessandro Schopf
Forwards: Marko Arnautovic, Michael Gregoritsch, Sasa Kalajdzic
Jordan
Goalkeepers: Yazid Abulaila, Abdallah Al-Fakhouri, Nour Bani Attiah
Defenders: Ihsan Haddad, Saed Al-Rosan, Mohammad Abualnadi, Husam Abu Dahab, Mohammed Abu Hashish, Yazan Al-Arab, Anas Badawi, Abdallah Nasib, Saleem Obaid
Midfielders: Mohammed Al-Dawoud, Nizar Al-Rashdan, Noor Al-Rawabdeh, Rajaei Ayed, Amer Jamous, Ibrahim Sadeh, Mohannad Abu Taha
Forwards: Mohammed Abu Zrayq, Mousa Al-Tamari, Ali Azaizeh, Odeh Al-Fakhouri, Ali Olwan, Ibrahim Sabra, Mahmoud Al-Mardi
Group K
Portugal
Goalkeepers: Diogo Costa, Jose Sa, Rui Silva, Ricardo Velho
Defenders: Diogo Dalot, Matheus Nunes, Ruben Dias, Nelson Semedo, Joao Cancelo, Nuno Mendes, Goncalo Inacio, Renato Veiga, Tomas Araujo
Midfielders: Ruben Neves, Samu Costa, Joao Neves, Vitinha, Bruno Fernandes, Bernardo Silva
Forwards: Cristiano Ronaldo, Joao Felix, Francisco Trincao, Francisco Conceicao, Pedro Neto, Rafael Leao, Goncalo Guedes, Goncalo Ramos
DR Congo
Goalkeepers: Matthieu Epolo, Timothy Fayulu, Lionel Mpasi
Defenders: Dylan Batubinsika, Rocky Bushiri, Gedoon Kalulu, Steve Kapuadi, Joris Kayembe, Arthur Masuaku, Chancel Mbemba, Axel Tuanzebe, Aaron Wan-Bissaka
Midfielders: Theo Bongonda, Brian Cipenga, Meshack Elia, Gael Kakuta, Edo Kayembe, Nathanael Mbuku, Samuel Moutoussamy, Ngal’ayel Mukau, Charles Pickel, Noah Sadiki
Forwards: Cedric Bakambu, Simon Banza, Fiston Mayele, Yoane Wissa
Uzbekistan
Goalkeepers: Utkir Yusupov, Botirali Ergashev, Abduvokhid Nematov
Defenders: Avazbek Ulmasaliev, Jakhongir Urozov, Rustamjon Ashurmatov, Umarbek Eshmurodov, Abdukodir Khusanov, Abdulla Abdullaev, Farrukh Sayfiev, Khojiakbar Alijonov, Sherzod Nasrullaev, Behruz Karimov
Midfielders: Sherzod Esanov, Umarali Rakhmonaliev, Akmal Mozgovoy, Otabek Shukurov, Jamshid Iskanderov, Azizjon Ganiev, Abbosek Fayzullaev, Jaloliddin Masharipov, Dostonbek Khamdamov, Oston Urunov
Forwards: Azizbek Amonov, Igor Sergeev, Eldor Shomurodov
Colombia
Goalkeepers: Camilo Vargas, David Ospina, Álvaro Montero
Defenders: Johan Mojica, Deiver Machado, Daniel Muñoz, Santiago Arias, Davinson Sánchez, Jhon Lucumí, Yerry Mina, Willer Ditta
Midfielders: Jefferson Lerma, Richard Ríos, Kevin Castaño, Jorge Carrascal, James Rodríguez, Juan Fernando Quintero, Gustavo Puerta, Juan Camilo Portilla, Jhon Arias, Jamilton Campaz
Forwards: Carlos Andrés Gómez, Luis Suárez, Jhon Córdoba, Juan Camilo Hernandez, Luis Díaz
Group L
England
Goalkeepers: Jordan Pickford, Dean Henderson, James Trafford
Defenders: Reece James, Tino Livramento, Marc Guehi, Ezri Konsa, John Stones, Jarell Quansah, Nico O’Reilly, Dan Burn, Djed Spence
Midfielder: Declan Rice, Elliot Anderson, Jude Bellingham, Jordan Henderson, Morgan Rogers, Kobbie Mainoo, Eberechi Eze
Forwards: Harry Kane, Ivan Toney, Ollie Watkins, Bukayo Saka, Noni Madueke, Marcus Rashford, Anthony Gordon
Croatia
Goalkeepers: Dominik Livakovic, Dominik Kotarski, Ivor Pandur
Defenders: Josko Gvardiol, Duje Caleta-Car, Josip Sutalo, Josip Stanisic, Marin Pongracic, Martin Erlic, Luka Vuskovic.
Midfielders: Luka Modric, Mateo Kovacic, Mario Pasalic, Nikola Vlasic, Luka Sucic, Martin Baturina, Kristijan Jakic, Petar Sucic, Nikola Moro, Toni Fruk.
Forwards: Ivan Perisic, Andrej Kramaric, Ante Budimir, Marco Pasalic, Petar Musa, Igor Matanovic
Ghana
Goalkeepers: Benjamin Asare, Lawrence Ati-Zigi, Joseph Anang
Defenders: Baba Abdul Rahman, Gideon Mensah, Marvin Senaya, Alidu Seidu, Abdul Mumin, Jerome Opoku, Jonas Adjetey, Kojo Oppong Peprah, Derrick Luckassen
Midfielders: Elisha Owusu, Thomas Partey, Kwasi Sibo, Augustine Boakye, Caleb Yirenkyi, Abdul Fatawu Issahaku
Forwards: Kamal Deen Sulemana, Christopher Bonsu Baah, Ernest Nuamah, Antoine Semenyo, Brandon Thomas-Asante, Prince Kwabena Adu,, Iñaki Williams, Jordan Ayew
Panama
Goalkeepers: Orlando Mosquera, Luis Mejia, Cesar Samudio
Defenders: Cesar Blackman, Jorge Gutierrez, Amir Murillo, Fidel Escobar, Andres Andrade, Edgardo Farina, Jose Cordoba, Eric Davis, Jiovany Ramos, Roderick Miller
Midfielders: Anibal Godoy, Adalberto Carrasquilla, Carlos Harvey, Cristian Martinez, Jose Luis Rodriguez, Cesar Yanis, Yoel Barcenas, Alberto Quintero, Azarias Londono
Forwards: Ismael Diaz, Cecilio Waterman, Jose Fajardo, Tomas Rodriguez
Football
Premier League Matchday 8
Premier League Matchday 8 Recap: High Drama and Shock Results Shift the Standings
Matchday 8 of the 2026/27 Premier League season delivered a weekend packed with dramatic encounters, heavyweight clashes, and statement victories. From title race shifts to Old Trafford shockwaves, the league table has seen major movements across both ends.
Matchday 8 Results Summary
Friday, October 23, 2026
- Ipswich Town 1–1 Nottingham Forest. Neco Williams put Forest ahead early in the 13th minute, but Julio Enciso struck back for the hosts in the 41st minute to ensure a hard-fought point for both sides at Portman Road.
Saturday, October 24, 2026
- Aston Villa 2–1 Manchester City. The weekend’s headline upset unfolded at Villa Park. Nicolas Jackson opened the scoring early (6′) and added a second in the 60th minute. Erling Haaland pulled one back for the visitors (52′), but Villa held firm to hand City their first defeat of the campaign.
- Arsenal 2–0 Everton. The Gunners took full advantage of City’s slip-up. Ezri Konsa found the net early in the 7th minute before Gabriel doubled the advantage (68′) to comfortably secure three points at the Emirates.
- Chelsea 0–2 Tottenham claimed London derby bragging rights at Stamford Bridge. A tense contest broke open late through a Mike Penders own goal (77′) before Mathys Tel wrapped up the victory in the 87th minute.
- Coventry City 0–1 Fulham Oscar Bobb came off the bench to score an 80th-minute winner, breaking Coventry hearts and snatching an important away victory for Fulham.
Sunday, October 25, 2026
- Manchester United 0–3 AFC Bournemouth. A stunning afternoon at Old Trafford saw Bournemouth completely dominate the hosts. Goals from Rayan (38′), Marcus Tavernier (43′), and Evanilson (71′) secured a comfortable away triumph.
- Liverpool 2–0 Brighton & Hove Albion. Liverpool produced a commanding opening half at Anfield. Quickfire strikes from Florian Wirtz (17′) and Alexander Isak (21′) swept past high-flying Brighton.
- Crystal Palace 0–2 Newcastle United. Newcastle produced a polished second-half showing at Selhurst Park, with William Osula (47′) and Harvey Barnes (58′) sealing a solid win.
- Hull City 1–1 Brentford. Oli McBurnie gave Hull the lead from the penalty spot in the 24th minute, but Dango Ouattara equalised in the 63rd minute as both teams settled for a point.
- Sunderland 0–0 Leeds United. A fiercely contested northern clash ended in a goalless draw at the Stadium of Light.
Premier League Table (End of Matchday 8)
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
| 1 | Manchester City | 8 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 20 | 9 | +11 | 21 |
| 2 | Arsenal | 8 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 13 | 5 | +8 | 21 |
| 3 | Brighton & Hove Albion | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 23 | 7 | +16 | 16 |
| 4 | Liverpool | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 11 | 8 | +3 | 15 |
| 5 | Chelsea | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 17 | 15 | +2 | 13 |
| 6 | Brentford | 8 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 14 | 9 | +5 | 11 |
| 7 | Leeds United | 8 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 9 | 6 | +3 | 11 |
| 8 | Newcastle United | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 12 | 14 | -2 | 11 |
| 9 | Aston Villa | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 9 | 12 | -3 | 11 |
| 10 | Hull City | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 9 | 8 | +1 | 10 |
| 11 | Everton | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 9 | -1 | 10 |
| 12 | Ipswich Town | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 12 | 16 | -4 | 10 |
| 13 | AFC Bournemouth | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 12 | 13 | -1 | 9 |
| 14 | Tottenham Hotspur | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 10 | -2 | 9 |
| 15 | Fulham | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 10 | -2 | 8 |
| 16 | Manchester United | 8 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 10 | 13 | -3 | 7 |
| 17 | Crystal Palace | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 9 | 19 | -10 | 7 |
| 18 | Nottingham Forest | 8 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 10 | -4 | 6 |
| 19 | Coventry City | 8 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 15 | -9 | 6 |
| 20 | Sunderland | 8 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 14 | -8 | 5 |
Matchday 1 of the 2026–27 UEFA Nations League kicked off on September 24, 2026, delivering several dramatic openers across Leagues A, B, and D.
Highlighting the action in League A, Norway picked up a thrilling 3–2 victory over Nordic rivals Denmark behind a brace from Erling Haaland, while Portugal kicked off their campaign with a 1–0 home win against Wales. Meanwhile, the Netherlands and Germany shared the points in a heavyweight 1–1 draw.
UEFA Nations League Matchday 1 Results
League A
- Norway 3–2 Denmark (Group A4): Oscar Bobb opened the scoring before Erling Haaland netted a double to power Norway past Denmark. Mikkel Damsgaard and Rasmus Højlund scored for the visitors, but David Møller Wolfe’s late second yellow card didn’t stop Norway from holding on.
- Portugal 1–0 Wales (Group A4): A first-half strike from João Félix proved to be the winner in Lisbon as Portugal began their campaign with three points.
- Netherlands 1–1 Germany (Group A2): The two powerhouse nations battled to a hard-fought draw in their group opener.
- Serbia 1–2 Greece (Group A2): Greece secured a big away win in Belgrade to jump to the top of Group A2.
League B
- Austria 3–1 Israel (Group B3): Austria dominated at home to take early control of Group B3.
- Kosovo 1–0 Republic of Ireland (Group B3): Kosovo earned a memorable 1–0 home win over the Republic of Ireland.
League D
- Andorra 1–2 Malta (Group D1): Malta kicked off League D action by coming out on top in a fiery encounter away to Andorra.
- Liechtenstein 0–2 Lithuania (Group D2): Lithuania claimed a comfortable two-goal away win in Vaduz.

Group Standings (Selected Groups)
League A — Group A4
| Pos | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
| 1 | Norway | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | +1 | 3 |
| 2 | Portugal | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | +1 | 3 |
| 3 | Denmark | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 0 |
| 4 | Wales | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 |
League A — Group A2
| Pos | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
| 1 | Greece | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | +1 | 3 |
| 2 | Germany | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 3 | Netherlands | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 4 | Serbia | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 0 |
League B — Group B3
| Pos | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
| 1 | Austria | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | +2 | 3 |
| 2 | Kosovo | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | +1 | 3 |
| 3 | Republic of Ireland | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 |
| 4 | Israel | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | -2 | 0 |
Football
UK Sport News 2026: Football, Rugby, Cricket and Live Scores
UK sport news in 2026 is shaped by the familiar rhythm of the domestic calendar, with the Premier League, international tours and major championship seasons generating headlines week after week. Fans across the country now follow their chosen sports across multiple platforms, moving between live text commentary, video highlights and transfer updates within a single afternoon. The result is a fast-moving environment in which every major outlet offers far more than a simple scoreline.
For readers who want to stay informed, the challenge is not finding information, but choosing reliable sources. The main broadcasters and publishers in the UK have invested heavily in their digital sports desks, and the range of coverage now includes Football, F1, Cricket, Rugby Union and many other sports, all served with scores, results, video, audio and analysis.
The Major Sources for UK Sport News
Several established outlets dominate the market for UK sport news, each with its own strengths. Broadcasters lead on live action, while newspapers and digital publishers offer comment, analysis and behind-the-scenes reporting. The sections below set out what readers can expect from each of the main destinations.
BBC Sport
BBC Sport remains the default starting point for many fans. Its coverage spans Football, F1, Cricket, Rugby Union and all other UK sports, combining live scores, results, video, audio and analysis in a single platform. The football section is particularly comprehensive, with dedicated pages for the Premier League, Championship, European and World Football. Live text commentary is a signature feature, with expert predictions and analysis offered before major matches.
Sky Sports
Sky Sports continues to offer the widest live broadcast schedule in British sport. The channel covers Football, Golf, Rugby, Cricket, F1, Boxing, NFL and NBA, alongside the latest sports news, transfers and scores. The Sky Sports app allows subscribers to watch Premier League games on mobile devices, and free Premier League highlights are also available after matches.
National Newspapers and Digital Publishers
The Guardian provides sport news, comment and analysis, describing itself as the world’s leading liberal voice. The Independent follows breaking sports stories across Football, Tennis, F1, Golf and Rugby. The Telegraph offers real-time coverage, live reports, analysis and comment, while The Sun maintains a strong focus on live scores and fixtures across football, rugby union and boxing. For deeper team-by-team reporting, The Athletic delivers breaking news, longer feature stories and tactical analysis.
UK Sport and Official Bodies
Beyond the media outlets, UK Sport publishes updates on the funding and strategy behind British high-performance sport. Its news pages include announcements on major investment decisions, such as the recent update on Alpes 2030 snowsport investment, alongside updates on submissions welcomed by the organisation. These official channels are useful for readers who want policy-level detail rather than match-day reporting.
Football Remains the Centre of Attention
Football continues to drive the biggest share of UK sport news. The 2026 Premier League season has already produced some memorable storylines. In one recent fixture, Aston Villa hosted Arsenal, with Jackson making his Aston Villa debut while Konsa started on the bench for the Gunners. BBC Sport carried live text commentary for the match, complete with predictions and pre-match analysis.
Matchday drama is matched by the wider news cycle. Sky Sports reported a Bruno Fernandes hat-trick as Manchester United came from behind to beat Ipswich Town 5-2, a result that underlined the unpredictable nature of the current campaign. International football also makes regular headlines. Lionel Messi announced his retirement from Argentina duty with “nothing left to give”, bringing a remarkable international career to a close.
Transfer news remains a constant companion to the fixture list. Reports around permanent deals, such as a midfielder set to leave Middlesbrough on a permanent basis, keep supporters informed on squad movements throughout the year.

Rugby Union and Cricket Hold Their Ground
While football dominates the front pages, rugby union and cricket continue to command loyal audiences. Rugby union coverage includes live scores, fixtures and match reports across the domestic and international calendar, with BBC Sport and Sky Sports providing regular updates. The Sun also keeps a close eye on rugby union results for readers who want a quick digest of the weekend’s action.
Cricket follows a similar pattern. Test series, one-day internationals and domestic competitions all receive detailed treatment from the main outlets. Coverage typically includes ball-by-ball text updates, video highlights and post-match analysis, allowing fans to follow matches around work and family commitments.
The breadth of UK sport news extends beyond the traditional team sports. Multi-sport events also generate local interest, as seen with the return of Ironman Wales and the associated road closures across Pembrokeshire. Stories of this kind demonstrate how major sporting occasions can have practical consequences for local communities.

Formula 1, Boxing and the Global Leagues
Formula 1 retains a strong presence in UK sport news, with BBC Sport and Sky Sports among the outlets covering practice sessions, qualifying and race Sundays. The British appetite for F1 remains considerable, and race weekends produce a steady flow of news, analysis and video content.
Boxing also attracts significant attention. Sky Sports includes boxing within its live coverage portfolio, while The Sun provides fixtures and results for fight fans. The global nature of the sport means UK-based outlets cover cards from around the world, not just domestic bouts.
For followers of American sport, Sky Sports offers coverage of the NFL and NBA, alongside football, golf and rugby. This international dimension ensures that UK sport news includes more than domestic competitions. The Independent, for example, covers Tennis, F1, Golf and Rugby in addition to football, reflecting the varied interests of its readership.
Live Scores, Transfers and Highlights
The way fans consume sport news has changed, but the fundamentals remain the same. Live scores, fixtures, transfers and video highlights are the core products of every major sports site. The Telegraph advertises real-time coverage, live reports, analysis and comment. The Sun provides live scores and fixtures across football, rugby union and boxing. Yahoo Sport rounds up transfer details and local event information alongside its main sports coverage.
Free access is a key part of this ecosystem. Sky Sports, for example, makes Premier League highlights available to watch free of charge, while extensive written coverage and live score updates are published openly by most outlets. Full live video coverage of matches is typically tied to a subscription, but fans can still follow events as they happen through live text commentary and rolling news pages.

Frequently Asked Questions
Here are answers to some of the most common questions about following sport in the UK.
Where can I read UK sport news online?
The main destinations are BBC Sport, Sky Sports, the Guardian, the Independent, the Telegraph and The Sun. Each offers a different balance of live scores, analysis, comment and video. The Athletic also provides detailed team-by-team coverage for readers who want longer features and tactical insight. All of these outlets are easily accessible through their websites or mobile apps.
Which sports are covered most widely in the UK?
Football receives the most coverage, particularly the Premier League and Championship. Rugby union, cricket, Formula 1, tennis and golf also have strong followings. Boxing, NFL and NBA add further variety to the schedule. BBC Sport alone covers Football, F1, Cricket, Rugby Union and all other UK sports, while Sky Sports adds Golf, Boxing, NFL and NBA to its list.
Is UK sport news available for free?
Yes. Most outlets offer free news articles, live score updates and written match reports. Sky Sports makes Premier League highlights available free of charge, and the BBC provides extensive live text commentary and analysis. Full live video coverage of matches generally requires a subscription, but a substantial amount of daily sport news remains freely accessible.
How quickly is sport news updated?
Live text commentary and live blogs are updated in real time during matches. Breaking stories, such as transfer announcements and injury news, tend to appear within minutes of confirmation. Outlets like the Telegraph advertise real-time coverage, and the main broadcasters run rolling sports desks throughout the day, so readers rarely wait long for a significant story to break.
UK sport news in 2026 offers something for every kind of supporter, from casual readers checking a half-time score to devoted fans following every transfer rumour. The strength of the British sports media lies in its range, with public service broadcasting, subscription television, national newspapers and digital specialists all contributing to a rich mix of coverage. As the season unfolds, regular readers can trust that the major outlets will keep them informed, whatever sport they follow.

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