Italian Serie A and B players in World Cup 2026 Squads – All Serie A players called up for the 2026 World Cup
Last updated: Monday, 8 June 2026
Here are the Serie A and B players in the World Cup 2026 Squads. A total of 66 players from Serie A were called up to represent their national teams in this World Cup. Even though the Italian national team failed to qualify, Serie A and B players are present. AC Milan is the most represented team at the World Cup with 10 players. Atalanta with 8, Inter, Italy’s Champions, follow with 7 players. We will be following their performances and wish them all the best in the World Cup.
Among those expected to excel is Milan’s forward, known as “Captain America,” Christian Pulisic, representing the United States. Napoli’s midfielder Scott McTominay will play for Scotland, and Inter’s captain Lautaro Martinez will represent Argentina, among others.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will take place in the USA, Mexico, and Canada this summer. The tournament is scheduled to run from Thursday, June 11, to Sunday, July 19, 2026.
✅ Three Italian head coaches are at the helm of other countries in the 2026 World Cup:
- Carlo Ancelotti – Coaching Brazil
- Vincenzo Montella – Coaching Turkey
- Fabio Cannavaro – Coaching Uzbekistan
👉 Click here for Full 2026 World Cup Squad Lists – Confirmed rosters for all 48 teams.
👉 Click here for 2026 World Cup Group Stage Standings.
AC Milan (10)
Mike Maignan (France)
Adrien Rabiot (France)
De Winter (Belgium)
Saelemaekers (Belgium)
Pervis Estupiñán (Ecuador)
Luka Modrić (Croatia)
Rafael Leão (Portugal),
Ardon Jashari (Switzerland)
Christian Pulisic (USA)
Santiago Giménez (Mexico).
Atalanta (8)
Isak Hien (Sweden)
Sead Kolašinac (Bosnia)
Charles De Ketelaere (Belgium)
Odilon Kossounou (Ivory Coast)
Kamaldeen Sulemana (Ghana)
Mario Pašalić (Croatia)
Captain Marten De Roon (Netherlands).
Éderson (Brazil)
Please note: On Sunday, 7 June, Atalanta’s midfielder Éderson has been selected for Brazil’s World Cup team by manager Carlo Ancelotti, stepping in for the injured AS Roma right-back Wesley. Wesley is unable to participate in the tournament because of a left thigh adductor injury, which has opened the door for the 26-year-old Éderson to join the squad.
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Inter (7) (Current Italy’s Champions)
Lautaro Martinez (Argentina).
Thuram (France)
Sucic (Croatia)
Hakan Çalhanoğlu (Türkiye)
Akanji (Switzerland)
Dumfries (Holland)
Ange-Yoan Bonny (Cote d’Ivoire)
Juventus (6)
Gleison Bremer (Brazil)
Kenan Yildiz (Turkey)
Conceição (Portugal),
McKennie (USA)
Koopmeiners (Netherlands)
Jonathan David (Canada).
Note: A tough blow for Emil Holm, who, despite being injured, answered Sweden’s call-up and will not be able to join the team.
AS Roma (5)
Donyell Malen (Netherlands)
Ndicka (Ivory Coast)
Neil El Aynaoui (Morocco),
Kone (France)
Zeki Çelik (Turkey)
Note: Roma defender Wesley has been ruled out of the 2026 World Cup with a thigh injury.
Bologna (5)
Nikola Moro (Croatia)
Lucumì (Colombia)
Lewis Ferguson (Scotland)
Remo Freuler (Switzerland)
Torbjørn Heggem (Norway).
Napoli (4)
Kevin De Bruyne (Belgium
Romelu Lukaku (Belgium)
Scott McTominay (Napoli)
Olivera (Uruguay)
Note: It’s unfortunate for Billy Gilmour, who has to withdraw due to a Grade 2 knee sprain he sustained in the friendly match against Curaçao. He’ll be unavailable for two months.
Sassuolo (4)
Muharemovic (Bosnia)
Thorstvedt (Norway)
Ismael Koné (Canada)
Volpato (Australia).
Torino (3)
Nikola Vlašić (Croatia)
Ché Adams (Scotland)
Marcus Holmgren Pedersen (Norway).
Como (3)
Nico Paz (Argentina)
Martin Baturina (Croatia)
Diao (Senegal)
Note: Smolcic, initially called up as a reserve by Croatia, was subsequently left out.
Venezia (3) (Promoted from Serie B)
John Yeboah (Ecuador) *
Farji (Iraq)
Captain Svoboda (Austria)
* Yeboah rightfully received a call-up after finishing a season with an impressive tally of 12 goals and 10 assists, culminating in winning the Serie B league title and earning a spot back in Serie A.
Genoa (2)
Ostigard (Norway)
Johan Vasquez (Argentina)
Parma (2)
Suzuki (Japan)
Circati (Australia)
Udinese (1)
Karlström (Sweden)
Cagliari (1)
Yerry Mina (Colombia)
Fiorentina (1)
Marin Pongracic (Croatia)
Hellas Verona (1) (Relegated to Serie B)
Rafik Belghali (Algeria)
Frosinone (1) (team promoted to Serie A this season)
Fares Ghedjemis (Frosinone)
Lazio (0)
Interestingly, no players have been selected from Lazio. This is the first time in forty years. It highlights the struggles of the squad, which finished this season in 9th place with 54 points and missed out on European competition.
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