Deadlines and Schedule
Squad submission deadlines, fixtures, and key dates for the FIFA World Cup 2026.
Key dates
- May 11, 2026 — Preliminary 35–55-player lists due to FIFA
- May 25, 2026 — Clubs release players for international duty
- June 1, 2026 — Final 23–26-player squads due
- June 2, 2026 — FIFA publishes official squads
- June 11, 2026 (Thursday) — Opening match
Upcoming fixtures
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