Official: FIFA Releases Full 2026 World Cup Squad Lists Confirming Exact Kit Names and Numbers

With the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicking off in just a few days, FIFA has officially published the final 26-man squad lists for all 48 participating nations. To the delight of football traditionalists and statisticians everywhere, the global governing body has released the massive document in a classic, no-nonsense PDF format, providing a comprehensive and unfiltered look at every single player heading to North America.

Full 2026 World Cup Squads

For football shirt enthusiasts and collectors, this official document is an absolute treasure trove of information. Beyond locking in the official squad numbers from 1 to 26 for every team, the classic spreadsheet features a dedicated "Name on Shirt" column. This highly anticipated detail officially verifies exactly how each player's name will be formatted and printed on the back of their national team jerseys throughout the tournament.

Argentina 2026 World Cup Kit Names & Numbers

A quick glance at the released pages for reigning champions Argentina shows this formatting in action. For Argentina, while Lionel Messi retains his iconic number 10 with a simple "MESSI" print, other players have specific formatting confirmed to avoid confusion or honor personal preferences—such as "E. MARTINEZ" for the Aston Villa goalkeeper, "J. ALVAREZ" for Julián Álvarez, and "NICO PAZ" for the young Como midfielder.

Brazil 2026 World Cup Kit Names & Numbers

The possibly most interesting team is Brazil. Vinicius Junior wears a dot on his kit ("VINI JR."), while Neymar Jr just wears "NEYMAR JR".

Alongside these crucial kit details, the sprawling PDF also officially lists each player's current club affiliation, date of birth, and height in centimeters.

Should every league release this for public? Let us know in the comments below, and see the full PDF on FIFA's website.