MLS-record 45 players on 2026 World Cup rosters: Call-ups by country
MLSSoccer.com, June 2, 2026
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will feature a record 45 MLS players representing 22 clubs and 17 countries. Canada (9) and the United States (8) have the most representation, combining for nearly 40% of the call-ups. The summer's tournament, which spans from June 11 to July 19, is co-hosted by
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People mentioned
- Ahmed Qasem
- Aiden O'Neill
- Andrés Cubas
- Anìbal Godoy
- Braian Ojeda
- Carlos Harvey
- Chris Brady
- CJ dos Santos
- Cristian Roldan
- Danley Jean Jacques
- Dayne St. Clair
- Derrick Etienne Jr.
- Finn Surman
- Herman Johansson
- Jacob Shaffelburg
- James Rodríguez
- Jayden Nelson
- Joel Waterman
- Jonathan Osorio
- Juan Manuel Sanabria
- Kai Trewin
- Lionel Messi
- Louicius Deedson
- Lucas Herrington
- Marco Pašalić
- Mathieu Choinière
- Matías Galarza
- Matt Freese
- Matt Turner
- Max Arfsten
- Maxime Crépeau
- Mbekezeli Mbokazi
- Michael Boxall
- Miguel Almiron
- Miles Robinson
- Olwethu Makhanya
- Petar Musa
- Rayan Elloumi
- Richie Laryea
- Rodrigo De Paul
- Sebastian Berhalter
- Son Heung-min
- Stephen Eustáquio
- Steven Moreira
- Tim Ream