Eighteen Manchester City players reach World Cup Round of 32
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 28, 2026, 6:00 AM
Last updated Jun 28, 2026
Eighteen Manchester City players have advanced to the FIFA World Cup Round of 32 across 11 nations as the knockout stage begins in North America. England leads with four players, including James Trafford and John Stones, facing DR Congo. Portugal's Bernardo Silva, Matheus Nunes, and Ruben Dias will meet Croatia's Josko Gvardiol and Mateo Kovacic. Other City representatives include Rodri with Spain against Austria and Erling Haaland who faces Ivory Coast with Norway. The tournament continues with several City players engaged in key matchups.
- •Manchester City has 18 players in the knockout stage.
- •England's largest contingent includes James Trafford and John Stones.
- •Portugal's Bernardo Silva faces teammates from Croatia.
- •Rodri plays for Spain against Austria in Round of 32.
- •Erling Haaland leads Norway against Ivory Coast.
- 6:00 AMYahoo Sports — 18 Manchester City stars confirmed for FIFA World Cup Round of 32
"Eighteen City players have progressed to the FIFA World Cup Round of 32 across 11 nationsEngland’s contingent is the largest, with four City players advancing from the group stageIncoming Man City m...
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