Each team can register between 23 to 26 players, with a minimum requirement of 3 goalkeepers. This expanded squad size allows coaches more flexibility during the tournament.

All teams must submit their final 26-man squads to FIFA by June 1, 2026. Preliminary squads of 35-55 players were already submitted on May 11.

Yes. FIFA allows teams to replace injured players up to 24 hours before their first match, provided the replacement is from the preliminary squad and approved by FIFA medical staff.

This is the first expanded World Cup, increasing from 32 to 48 teams to allow more nations from around the world to participate in the world's biggest sporting event.

New rules include 10-second substitution limits, mandatory 1-minute medical exit for injured players, stricter anti-drowning measures, and the abolition of neutral drop-balls to increase effective playing time.