Real Madrid players prepare for 2026 FIFA World Cup in USA, Canada, Mexico
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 10, 2026, 4:00 PM
Last updated Jun 10, 2026
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is set to feature a record 48 teams across three host nations: the USA, Canada, and Mexico. Prominent players include Lionel Messi for Argentina, Cristiano Ronaldo for Portugal, and Kylian Mbappe for France, among others. Real Madrid contributes ten players, underscoring its global presence, but does not have any players on the Spanish national team for the first time in history. Key names for France include Mbappe and Aurelien Tchouameni, while Brazil's Vinicius Jr. is expected to lead as Neymar Jr. contemplates his future in the tournament. The event is anticipated to bring together millions of fans and maintain its status as one of the world's premier sporting events.
- •48 teams will participate in the 2026 FIFA World Cup for the first time.
- •Real Madrid has ten players called up for the tournament.
- •Spain's national team does not include any Real Madrid players.
- •Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Jr. are key players for their respective teams.
- •The tournament will be held in the USA, Canada, and Mexico.
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"The biggest international tournament is finally here.After four years of anticipation, the FIFA World Cup returns in its most ambitious version yet. Hosted across the United States, Canada and Mexico,...
"The 2026 FIFA World Cup is finally here, and the world is set to experience a 48-team version of the event for the first time ever.With three host nations, 48 participating countries, and millions of ...
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 10, 2026, 5:00 PMThe Barcelona 2026 World Cup preview: Countries, players, and predictions
The biggest international tournament is finally here.After four years of anticipation, the FIFA World Cup returns in its most ambitious version yet. Hosted across the United States, Canada and Mexico,...
- Yahoo SportsJun 10, 2026, 4:00 PMThe Real Madrid 2026 World Cup preview: Countries, players, and predictions
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is finally here, and the world is set to experience a 48-team version of the event for the first time ever.With three host nations, 48 participating countries, and millions of ...
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