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17 City Players Vie for World Cup Glory
9 Jun
Summary
- 17 players represent 12 nations in the 2026 World Cup.
- The tournament begins on Thursday, June 11, 2026.
- England has the largest contingent of players from the club.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup commences on Thursday, June 11, 2026, featuring 17 players from the club, who will be representing 12 different nations. These players are spread across three continents, making them a significant global presence in the tournament. Only Bayern Munich has a larger representation in their active squad.
England has the largest contingent with James Trafford, Marc Guéhi, and Nico O'Reilly. The Three Lions aim to improve on recent tournament performances. European champions Spain and 2022 runners-up France are among the favorites, with Rodri and Rayan Cherki expected to shine. Croatia, the 2018 finalists and 2022 semi-finalists, also feature Mateo Kovacic and Josko Gvardiol.
Further representation includes Matheus Nunes and Ruben Dias for Portugal, Nathan Ake and Tijjani Reijnders for the Netherlands, and Jeremy Doku for Belgium. Norway's Erling Haaland will lead his nation's charge in their first World Cup since 1998. Egypt and Algeria also return, with Omar Marmoush and Rayan Ait-Nouri participating.
Antoine Semenyo is a key figure for Ghana, aiming to inspire the Black Stars. Additionally, Abdukodir Khusanov will represent Uzbekistan in their historic debut at the World Cup finals. The club wishes all 17 representatives the best of luck.
