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Manchester United sends 14 players to the 2026 FIFA World Cup

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 5:15 PM

Last updated Jun 9, 2026

Manchester United sends 14 players to the 2026 FIFA World Cup

Summary

Manchester United will have 14 players participating in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which begins across the United States, Mexico, and Canada on Thursday. Among the notable inclusions is England's Kobbie Mainoo, though Harry Maguire and Luke Shaw were omitted from the squad. Bruno Fernandes and Diogo Dalot will represent Portugal, and Lisandro Martinez is included on Argentina's roster. Additionally, Senne Lammens and Casemiro are part of Belgium and Brazil, respectively. The tournament provides a platform for these players to showcase their skills on an international stage.

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By the Numbers

•14 players from Manchester United participate in the World Cup.
•Kobbie Mainoo is the only United player selected for England.
•Bruno Fernandes aims for a strong performance with Portugal.
•Lisandro Martinez returns to represent Argentina again.
•Casemiro and Matheus Cunha represent Brazil.

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Manchester United will have 14 players representing their respective nations at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which gets underway across the United States, Mexico and Canada on Thursday. Following Michael ...
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