Curacao features entire squad of foreign-born players at World Cup

At the 2026 World Cup, approximately 23.3% of players represent countries where they were not born. Curacao stands out with its full 26-man squad comprised entirely of players born in the Netherlands. Other countries with significant foreign-born representation include DR Congo, which has 20 foreign-born players from various European nations. Eight teams, including Brazil and Sweden, have no foreign-born players. The tournament showcases players from 70 different birth countries, with France being the most populous at 96 participants.

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