The 2022 FIFA World Cup is just 9 days away from starting and some national teams have begun to announce their squad list for the tournament.
FIFA has set November 14 as the deadline for all 32 participating countries to release their final squads.
During the 73rd FIFA Congress, the World’s football governing body announced that the squad size for the world cup has been increased from 23 to 26.
Hence all participating countries are expected to name a 26-man squad each for the tournament.
So far, 19 countries out of the 32 participating nations have released their final list with others set to follow in the coming days.
The tournament is set to kick start on November 20 and end on Sunday, December 18, 2022.
All leagues organized by FIFA’s member associations will go on a break within the period of the tournament.
Here are the six national teams who have announced their final squad.
Japan
Japan were the first nation to announce their final squad for the tournament. The Blue Samarai released their squad on Thursday, November 1, 2022.
Takumi Minamino, Tahiro Tomiyaso, Kawashima, Kaoro Mitoma, Maya Yoshida are the key names in the squad.
Costa Rica
The North Americans were the second nation to release their squad. Joel Campbel, Kaylor Navas, and Bryan Ruiz are the key names on the list.
Brazil
Brazil head coach, Adenor Leonardo Bacchi popularly known as Tite, named a star-studded squad on Monday, November 7.
Arsenal duo, Gabriel Jesus and Gabriel Martinelli, who missed the last call-ups in September, were included in the final list this time.
Some constants like Thiago Silva, Marquinhos Alisson, Ederson, Casimero, and Vinicius Jr were also named in the squad.
Meanwhile, Dani Alves made a shocking appearance in the squad at age 39.
Australia
The Socceroos named their squad on Tuesday, November 8. Matthew Ryan and Aaron Mooy lead the Australian squad.
Senegal
The Tarenga Lions of Senegal are the first African to announce their squad. Head coach Aliou Cisse has named a star-filled squad for the tournament.
Edouard Mendy, Kalidou Koulibaly, Sadio Mane, Idrissa Gueye, Cheikou Kouyate, Ismaila Sarr all made the squad.
Denmark
Denmark have also announced their 26-man squad. Christain Eriksen, Christensen, Simon Kjaer, Kasper Schmeichel, and Emile Hojbjerg are the key men leading the Dens’ list.
France
France head coach, Didier Deschamps, announced his final list in a press conference on Wednesday, November 9, 2022.
The surprise omission in the list is Real Madrid left-back, Ferland Mendy.
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— French Team ⭐⭐ (@FrenchTeam) November 9, 2022
USA
USA announced a young talented squad for the World Cup in Qatar. Chelsea star, Christian Pulisic will be leading the Americans.
THE USMNT SQUAD HEADED TO THE WORLD CUP ???????? pic.twitter.com/Ouyo74QO5x
— B/R Football (@brfootball) November 9, 2022
Cameroon
Cameroon is the second African country to announce their World Cup squad after Senegal.
Napoli’s Anguissa, Bayern’s Choupo Mouting, Inter goalkeeper, Andre Onana as well as Vicent Aboukar all made the list.
Official Cameroon squad for 2022 World Cup. ???????????? #WorldCup2022 #Qatar2022 pic.twitter.com/kHzLJJnccq
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) November 10, 2022
Croatia
Luka Modric will lead Croatia’s 26-man squad in Qatar. Modric won the best player at the last edition and will hope he leads his Country to clinch the ultimate this time after finishing second in 2018.
— HNS (@HNS_CFF) November 9, 2022
Germany
Germany have announced their final squad for the World Cup on November 10, 2022.
Some of the key names in the list include Götze, Gundogan, Kimmich, Gnabry, Havertz, Neuer, Sané, and Rudiger.
Youngsters like Musiala, Moukoko, and Adeyemi also make the list for their first World Cup appearance.
— Germany (@DFB_Team_EN) November 10, 2022
Belgium
Belgium head coach, Roberto Martinez has released their 26-man squad for the World Cup.
Eden Hazard, Kevin DeBruyne, Romelu Lukaku, and Thibaut Courtois are the key players on the list.
11,59 million Belgians. 26 Devils. 1 goal. ???? #DEVILTIME pic.twitter.com/wwCAMvlU6k
— Belgian Red Devils (@BelRedDevils) November 10, 2022
Morocco
Morocco were the third African country to announce their World Cup squad.
The list has no surprise omissions as Ziyech, El-Nesyri, Hakimi, Yassine Bono, and Boufal have all been included.
— Équipe du Maroc (@EnMaroc) November 10, 2022
England
England head coach, Gareth Southgate has named his final squad with some surprise misses.
Tammy Abraham, Fikayo Tomori, and Jadon Sancho are the big misses in the squad. Whereas Kalvin Philips, and Kyle Walker who are nursing injuries made the cut.
Your #ThreeLions squad for the @FIFAWorldCup! ???? pic.twitter.com/z6gVkRTlT3
— England (@England) November 10, 2022
Poland
Robert Lewandowski, Kamal Glik, Aljkadiuz Milik and Zielinski lead the Polish 26-man squad for the tournament.
They announced their squad on Thursday, November 10, 2022.
Uruguay
Ghana’s World Cup Group opponent, Uruguay, have named their final 26-man squad for the upcoming 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
Barcelona centre-back, Ronald Araujo, who was said to be a major doubt for the tournament due to an adductor longus avulsion injury in his right thigh, made the list, which was released on Thursday, November 10, 2022.
Some key names like Luis Suarez, Edison Cavani, Darwin Nunez, and in-form Real Madrid midfielder Federico Valverde were all named in the big squad.
Portugal
Cristiano Ronaldo, Bruno Fernandes, Bernardo Silva, Jao Felix, Cancelo, Ruben Diaz, and 39-year-old Pepe are all in the Fernando Santos.
Argentina
The South American champions have released their 36-man squad.
Lionel Messi leads the Albiceleste for what appears to be his last World Cup appearance.
Some key players named in the squad include Paulo Dybala, Angel Di Maria, Leonardo Parades, Nicholas Otamendi, and Lautaro Martinez.
— Selección Argentina ???????? (@Argentina) November 11, 2022
Spain
Spain head coach, Luis Enrique has named a relatively young 26-man squad for the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
Spanish-born player of Ghanaian descent, Nico Williams made the list alongside Pedri, Gavi, Fati, Yeremy Pino, and Dani Olmo who are all set for their maiden World Cup appearance.
The surprise omissions are Thiago Alcantara, Sergio Ramos, David De Gea, and Gerard Moreno.
Nertherlands
Luis Van Gaal left out no big names in his Netherlands squad.
???? Our 26 Lions for the @FIFAWorldCup!#NothingLikeOranje | #FIFAWorldCup pic.twitter.com/EpkvaksBLW
— OnsOranje (@OnsOranje) November 11, 2022
Serbia
Mitrovic, Dusan Tadic, Vlahovic, Milinkovic Savic and Luka Jovic are the big names in Serbia’s squad.
