World Cup Squad Wave Continues — Austria, Croatia, Curaçao and DR Congo Among Nations Finalizing Rosters on May 18

The FIFA World Cup 2026 squad announcement wave gathered pace on May 18, with Austria, Croatia, Curaçao, and DR Congo among the nations confirming their final 26-man squads — joining Brazil in a day of mass squad declarations. Iran had announced its squad on May 17, notably omitting Sardar Azmoun. Haiti released its 26-man roster on May 16, composed almost entirely of diaspora players holding dual French, Belgian, and Canadian citizenship. The official FIFA squad submission deadline is June 2, with FIFA publishing all 48 final rosters simultaneously on the same date. Key upcoming announcements: Germany (May 21, Julian Nagelsmann), England (May 22, Thomas Tuchel at Wembley — Ben White already ruled out with MCL injury), and the USMNT (May 26, live event in New York City on FOX — Christian Pulisic, Weston McKennie, Tyler Adams, and Folarin Balogun all expected). Tubi launched a dedicated 2026 FIFA World Cup FOX Hub around May 18, including a 24/7 FOX Sports feed and simulcast of the opening match (Mexico vs South Africa, June 11) and the USMNT opener vs Paraguay (June 12). 24 days to the June 11 opening match at Estadio Azteca.