Who is playing in Philadelphia? Squads for FIFA World Cup announced
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PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia is preparing to host FIFA World Cup matches in 2026, and the first squad list for one of the teams coming to the city is already here.
What we know:
Philadelphia will host five group-stage matches and one knockout-stage match during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The teams currently scheduled to play in Philadelphia include Côte d’Ivoire, Ecuador, Brazil, Haiti, France, Iraq, Curaçao, Croatia and Ghana.
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France is the first team on this list with a confirmed squad available for this article. The rest will be updated as more national teams announce their rosters.
JUMP TO: France | Brazil | Côte d’Ivoire | Ecuador | Haiti | Iraq | Curaçao | Croatia | Ghana
Philadelphia World Cup match schedule
Philadelphia will host six World Cup matches in 2026, including five group-stage games and one knockout-stage match on July 4.
Sunday, June 14: 7 p.m.
- Match 9: Côte d’Ivoire vs. Ecuador
Friday, June 19: 9 p.m.
- Match 29: Brazil vs. Haiti
Monday, June 22: 5 p.m.
- Match 42: France vs. Iraq
Thursday, June 25: 4 p.m.
- Match 55: Curaçao vs. Côte d’Ivoire
Saturday, June 27: 5 p.m.
- Match 68: Croatia vs. Ghana
Saturday, July 4: 5 p.m.
- Match 89: Round of 16 (teams TBD)
France squad
France has announced its 26-player squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, giving Philadelphia fans a first look at the group expected to face Iraq on June 22.
LUSAIL CITY, QATAR - DECEMBER 18: Kylian Mbappe of France poses with the adidas Golden Boot torphy at the award ceremony following the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Final match between Argentina and France at Lusail Stadium on December 18, 2022 in Lusail
The roster is led by Kylian Mbappe, Ousmane Dembele and Michael Olise, giving France one of the most dangerous attacking groups in the tournament. France enters the World Cup as one of the sport’s modern powerhouses after winning the 2018 World Cup and reaching the final in 2022.
Mike Maignan (GK)
Robin Risser (GK)
Brice Samba (GK)
Lucas Digne (DEF)
Malo Gusto (DEF)
Lucas Hernandez (DEF)
Theo Hernandez (DEF)
Ibrahima Konate (DEF)
Jules Kounde (DEF)
Maxence Lacroix (DEF)
William Saliba (DEF)
Dayot Upamecano (DEF)
N’Golo Kante (MID)
Manu Kone (MID)
Adrien Rabiot (MID)
Aurelien Tchouameni (MID)
Warren Zaire-Emery (MID)
Maghnes Akliouche (FWD)
Bradley Barcola (FWD)
Rayan Cherki (FWD)
Ousmane Dembele (FWD)
Desire Doue (FWD)
Jean-Philippe Mateta (FWD)
Kylian Mbappe (FWD)
Michael Olise (FWD)
Marcus Thuram (FWD)
France's football team head-coach Didier Deschamps arrives to give a press conference after unveiling his 26-man squad for the World Cup 2026 football tournament in Boulogne-Billancourt, outside Paris on May 14, 2026. (Photo by SIMON WOHLFAHRT / AFP
The team also brings major depth defensively, with Ibrahima Konate, Jules Kounde, William Saliba and Dayot Upamecano among the defenders named. In midfield, France will rely on a mix of experience and youth, including N’Golo Kante, Adrien Rabiot, Aurelien Tchouameni and Warren Zaire-Emery.
Notable absences include Eduardo Camavinga and Randal Kolo Muani, according to ESPN.
Brazil squad
Brazil announced its World Cup squad on May 18.
Alisson (GK)
Ederson (GK)
Weverton (GK)
Wesley (DEF)
Marquinhos (DEF)
Danilo (DEF)
Alex Sandro (DEF)
Gabriel M. (DEF)
Ibañez (DEF)
L. Pereira (DEF)
D. Santos (DEF)
Bremer (DEF)
Casemiro (MID)
L. Paquetá (MID)
B. Guimarães (MID)
Fabinho (MID)
Danilo (MID)
Neymar Jr. (FWD)
Luiz Henrique (FWD)
Rayan (FWD)
Vinícius Jr. (FWD)
Raphinha (FWD)
G. Martinelli (FWD)
M. Cunha (FWD)
Endrick (FWD)
I. Thiago (FWD)
Brazil will face Haiti in Philadelphia on June 19.
ORLANDO, FL - MARCH 31: rge Brazil starters pose for a ream photo before the match between Brazil and Croatia on Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, FL. (Photo by Peter Joneleit/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
Côte d’Ivoire squad
Côte d’Ivoire has announced its World Cup squad, giving Philadelphia fans another roster to watch ahead of the team’s two matches in the city against Ecuador on June 14 and Curaçao on June 25.
Yahia Fofana (GK)
Mohamed Koné (GK)
Alban Lafont (GK)
Emmanuel Agbadou (DEF)
Clément Akpa (DEF)
Ousmane Diomande (DEF)
Guéla Doué (DEF)
Ghislain Konan (DEF)
Odilon Kossounou (DEF)
Evan Ndicka (DEF)
Wilfried Singo (DEF)
Seko Fofana (MID)
Parfait Guiagon (MID)
Christ Inao Oulaï (MID)
Franck Kessie (MID)
Ibrahim Sangaré (MID)
Jean-Mickaël Seri (MID)
Simon Adingra (FWD)
Ange-Yoan Bonny (FWD)
Amad Diallo (FWD)
Oumar Diakité (FWD)
Yan Diomande (FWD)
Evan Guessand (FWD)
Nicolas Pepe (FWD)
Bazoumana Toure (FWD)
Elye Wahi (FWD)
Reserves
Ira Tapé (GK)
Christopher Operi (DEF)
Malick Yalcouye (MID)
Martial Godo (FWD)
Sebastien Haller (FWD)
Côte d’Ivoire will play twice in Philadelphia, first against Ecuador on June 14 and again against Curaçao on June 25.
Ecuador squad
Hernán Galíndez (GK)
Moisés Ramírez (GK)
Gonzalo Valle (GK)
Willian Pacho (DEF)
Piero Hincapié (DEF)
Joel Ordóñez (DEF)
Félix Torres (DEF)
Pervis Estupiñán (DEF)
Yaimar Medina (DEF)
Ángelo Preciado (DEF)
Jackson Porozo (DEF)
Alan Minda (MID)
Moisés Caicedo (MID)
Jordy Alcivar (MID)
Denil Castillo (MID)
John Yeboah (MID)
Alan Franco (MID)
Pedro Vite (MID)
Kendry Páez (MID)
Nilson Angulo (MID)
Gonzalo Plata (MID)
Kevin Rodríguez (FWD)
Anthony Valencia (FWD)
Enner Valencia (FWD)
Jordy Caicedo (FWD)
Jeremy Arévalo (FWD)
Ecuador’s manager is Sebastián Beccacece.
Ecuador will face Côte d’Ivoire in Philadelphia on June 14.
Haiti squad
Haiti has announced its World Cup squad, giving Philadelphia fans another roster to watch ahead of the team’s match against Brazil on June 19.
Johnny Placide (GK)
Alexandre Pierre (GK)
Josué Duverger (GK)
Carlens Arcus (DEF)
Wilguens Paugain (DEF)
Duke Lacroix (DEF)
Martin Expérience (DEF)
JK Duverne (DEF)
Ricardo Adé (DEF)
Hannes Delcroix (DEF)
Keeto Thermoncy (DEF)
Leverton Pierre (MID)
Carl-Fred Sainthe (MID)
Jean-Jacques Danley (MID)
Jeanricner Bellegarde (MID)
Pierre Woodensky (MID)
Dominique Simon (MID)
Louicius Deedson (FWD)
Ruben Providence (FWD)
Josué Casimir (FWD)
Derrick Etienne (FWD)
Wilson Isidor (FWD)
Duckens Nazon (FWD)
Frantzdy Pierrot (FWD)
Yassin Fortune (FWD)
Lenny Joseph (FWD)
Iraq squad
Fahad Talib (GK)
Jalal Hassan (GK)
Ahmed Basil (GK)
Hussein Ali (DEF)
Manaf Younis (DEF)
Zaid Tahseen (DEF)
Rebin Sulaka (DEF)
Akam Hashem (DEF)
Merchas Doski (DEF)
Ahmed Yahya (DEF)
Zaid Ismail (DEF)
Frans Putros (DEF)
Mustafa Saadoon (DEF)
Amir Al-Ammari (MID)
Kevin Yakob (MID)
Zidane Iqbal (MID)
Aimar Sher (MID)
Ibrahim Bayesh (MID)
Ahmed Qasim (MID)
Youssef Amyn (MID)
Marko Farji (MID)
Ali Jasim (FWD)
Ali Al-Hamadi (FWD)
Ali Yousef (FWD)
Aymen Hussein (FWD)
Mohanad Ali (FWD)
Iraq’s manager is Graham Arnold.
Iraq will face France in Philadelphia on June 22.
Curaçao squad
Tyrick Bodak (GK)
Trevor Doornbusch (GK)
Eloy Room (GK)
Riechedly Bazoer (DEF)
Joshua Brenet (DEF)
Roshon Van Eijma (DEF)
Sherel Floranus (DEF)
Devron Fonville (DEF)
Jurriën Gaari (DEF)
Armando Obispo (DEF)
Shurandy Sambo (DEF)
Juninho Bacuna (MID)
Leandro Bacuna (MID)
Livano Comenencia (MID)
Kevin Felida (MID)
Ar’jany Martha (MID)
Tyrese Noslin (MID)
Godfried Roemeratoe (MID)
Jeremy Antonisse (FWD)
Tahith Chong (FWD)
Kenji Gorré (FWD)
Sontje Hansen (FWD)
Gervane Kastaneer (FWD)
Brandley Kuwas (FWD)
Jürgen Locadia (FWD)
Jearl Margaritha (FWD)
Curaçao will face Côte d’Ivoire in Philadelphia on June 25.
Croatia squad
Dominik Livaković (GK)
Dominik Kotarski (GK)
Ivor Pandur (GK)
Joško Gvardiol (DEF)
Duje Ćaleta-Car (DEF)
Josip Šutalo (DEF)
Josip Stanišić (DEF)
Marin Pongračić (DEF)
Martin Erlić (DEF)
Luka Vušković (DEF)
Luka Modrić (MID)
Mateo Kovačić (MID)
Mario Pašalić (MID)
Nikola Vlašić (MID)
Luka Sučić (MID)
Martin Baturina (MID)
Kristijan Jakić (MID)
Petar Sučić (MID)
Nikola Moro (MID)
Toni Fruk (MID)
Ivan Perišić (FWD)
Andrej Kramarić (FWD)
Ante Budimir (FWD)
Marco Pašalić (FWD)
Petar Musa (FWD)
Igor Matanović (FWD)
Croatia will face Ghana in Philadelphia on June 27.
Ghana squad
Benjamin Asare (GK)
Lawrence Ati-Zigi (GK)
Joseph Anang (GK)
Baba Abdul Rahman (DEF)
Gideon Mensah (DEF)
Marvin Senaya (DEF)
Alidu Seidu (DEF)
Abdul Mumin (DEF)
Jerome Opoku (DEF)
Jonas Adjetey (DEF)
Kojo Oppong Peprah (DEF)
Derrick Luckassen (DEF)
Elisha Owusu (MID)
Thomas Partey (MID)
Kwasi Sibo (MID)
Augustine Boakye (MID)
Caleb Yirenkyi (MID)
Abdul Fatawu Issahaku (MID)
Kamal Deen Sulemana (FWD)
Christopher Bonsu Baah (FWD)
Ernest Nuamah (FWD)
Antoine Semenyo (FWD)
Brandon Thomas-Asante (FWD)
Prince Kwabena Adu (FWD)
Iñaki Williams (FWD)
Jordan Ayew (FWD)
Ghana’s manager is Carlos Queiroz.
Ghana will face Croatia in Philadelphia on June 27.
Knockout round teams
TBA
Philadelphia will host a knockout-stage match on July 4 between the winner of Match 74 and the winner of Match 77.
What's next:
More World Cup squads are expected to be announced as the tournament gets closer.
This article will be updated as teams scheduled to play in Philadelphia release their rosters.
The Source: This article was written using information from FIFA, ESPN and national team squad announcements.