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World Cup 2026 squad deadline: Key dates for provisional and final rosters
With less than five weeks until the opening match of the 2026 World Cup in North America, teams must meet strict FIFA deadlines for submitting player lists. The first deadline is 11 May for provisional squads (35-55 players), followed by 1 June for final rosters (23-26 players). FIFA will officially announce all 48 squads on 2 June, with the tournament featuring a record 1,248 players.