FIFA Squad Deadline Day — All 48 Nations Submit Final 26-Man Rosters; Official Lists to Publish June 2

June 1, 2026 marked the official FIFA final squad submission deadline for all 48 nations competing in the FIFA World Cup 2026. Teams had until end of day to register their 26-man squads (minimum 3 goalkeepers) with FIFA, with all confirmed lists scheduled for simultaneous publication on June 2. Among the nations submitting on deadline day were Australia (coached by Tony Popovic) and Ecuador. Major squads already confirmed in the lead-up: USA (May 26), Brazil (May 18), Netherlands (May 27), Argentina (May 30), England (May 22), Germany (May 21), France (May 14), Portugal (May 19), Japan (May 15), South Korea (May 16). Iran's submission was the most closely watched on deadline day — their football federation submitted their 26-man roster led by captain Mehdi Taremi (Inter Milan) despite not a single US entry visa having been issued to any Iranian delegation member by the US State Department. The squad freeze also locks in tournament-changing selection calls: Lionel Messi (six World Cups, equalling Ronaldo's record), Manuel Neuer's comeback for Germany, and the late inclusion of England's Ivan Toney and France's Rayan Cherki. FIFA's June 2 publication of all 48 confirmed rosters marks the final pre-tournament roster picture ahead of the June 11 opening match at Estadio Azteca. 10 days to kickoff.