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    The World Cup begins in one month and here’s when the top teams are announcing their final rosters
    • May 11, 2026

    LONDON (AP) — The World Cup is one month away and it’s almost time for coaches of the record 48 competing nations to finalize their squads as they weigh up injury concerns and form.

    Here are the dates when the top teams are scheduled to name their 26-man rosters for the tournament being held in the United States, Mexico and Canada from June 11-July 19.

    FIFA expects to announce the official squad lists on June 2.

    France's Kylian Mbappe, left, is challenged by Croatia's Luka Modric
    FILE – France’s Kylian Mbappe, left, is challenged by Croatia’s Luka Modric during the UEFA Nations League quarterfinal second leg soccer match between France and Croatia, at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, outside Paris, Sunday, March 23, 2025. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus, File)

    France

    May 14

    Belgium

    May 15

    Brazil

    May 18

    Portugal

    May 19

    Morocco

    May 21

    Germany

    May 21

    England

    May 22

    Spain

    May 25

    Netherlands

    May 25

    United States

    May 26

    Lionel Messi lifts the World Cup trophy
    FILE – Argentina’s Lionel Messi celebrates with the trophy in front of the fans after winning the World Cup final soccer match between Argentina and France at the Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner, FIle)

    Argentina

    May 30

    Mexico

    June 1

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