Manchester City leads clubs with 19 players called up for World Cup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 4:13 PM
Last updated Jun 2, 2026
The 2026 World Cup is set to begin on June 11, hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada. A recent study from O Globo reveals that Manchester City has contributed the most players to the tournament, with 19 players representing 12 different national teams. This surpasses Bayern Munich, which had 17 players at the Qatar 2022 World Cup. Other notable clubs include Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain, both with 16 players, followed by Barcelona with 15. The tally underscores Manchester City's significant role in international football, reflecting its recent successes.
- •2026 World Cup starts June 11 in North America
- •Manchester City sends 19 players, a record
- •Bayern Munich follows with 18 players
- •Arsenal and PSG each have 16 players
- •Clubs from 453 different teams represented
- 4:13 PMYahoo Sports — 🏆 Clubs with the most World Cup call-ups: City lead the way
"The 2026 World Cup, hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada, kicks off on June 11. It’s time to put club football aside, but first, a few minutes for pride.Which club has the most players ca...
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