More than 200 UK-based players selected for the 2026 World Cup

As of June 2, more than 200 players from the UK have been confirmed to participate in the 2026 World Cup. Teams had to finalize their rosters by this date, with the tournament set to commence on June 11 in Mexico, where South Africa will face off against the host nation. UK players span the Premier League, EFL, Scottish Premiership, and include a few from non-League football. Every participating nation, except for Cape Verde, Iran, Jordan, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia, will feature at least one UK-based player. The complete rosters and individual player details have been made public as preparations for the tournament intensify.