Portugal

Cristiano Ronaldo has been included in a provisional Portugal squad for a sixth World Cup at the age of 41, extending a record number of tournament appearances. He is among a small group of players who have featured in five editions, a list that also includes Lionel Messi, who is likewise expected to appear at a sixth finals. Coach Roberto Martinez selected a 27-man group plus one symbolic inclusion linked to Diogo Jota, referencing the former forward who died in a car accident last July. Ronaldo is available for all group matches after avoiding a three-game suspension from a red card in a World Cup qualifier against the Republic of Ireland in November.

Goalkeepers: Diogo Costa (Porto), Jose Sa (Wolves), Rui Silva (Sporting), Ricardo Velho (Genclerbirligi).
Defenders: Diogo Dalot (Manchester United), Matheus Nunes (Manchester City), Ruben Dias (Manchester City), Nelson Semedo (Fenerbahce), Joao Cancelo (Barcelona), Nuno Mendes (Paris St-Germain), Goncalo Inacio (Sporting), Renato Veiga (Villarreal), and Tomas Araujo (Benfica).
Midfielders: Ruben Neves (Al-Hilal), Samu Costa (Mallorca), Joao Neves (Paris St-Germain), Vitinha (Paris St-Germain), Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United), Bernardo Silva (Manchester City).
Forwards: Cristiano Ronaldo (Al-Nassr), Joao Felix (Al-Nassr), Francisco Trincao (Sporting), Francisco Conceicao (Juventus), Pedro Neto (Chelsea), Rafael Leao (AC Milan), Goncalo Guedes (Real Sociedad), Goncalo Ramos (Paris St-Germain).

DR congo

DR Congo have named West Ham defender Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Newcastle forward Yoane Wissa in their World Cup squad, with Wan-Bissaka having switched international allegiance in August 2025 and already earning nine caps. Wissa returns after being left out of the previous Africa Cup of Nations selection, while Axel Tuanzebe is also included in the group. Rocky Bushiri withdrew due to injury and was replaced by Aaron Tshibola, while experienced midfielder Gael Kakuta has been recalled after limited recent appearances. The nation last featured at a World Cup in 1974 when it competed as Zaire and lost all matches, including a heavy defeat to Yugoslavia.

Goalkeepers: Matthieu Epolo (Standard Liege), Timothy Fayulu (Noah), Lionel Mpasi (Le Havre).
Defenders: Dylan Batubinsika (Larisa), Gedoon Kalulu (Aris Limassol), Steve Kapuadi (Widzew Lodz), Joris Kayembe (Racing Genk), Arthur Masuaku (Racing Lens), Chancel Mbemba (Lille), Axel Tuanzebe (Burnley), Aaron Wan-Bissaka (West Ham United).
Midfielders: Theo Bongonda (Spartak Moscow), Brian Cipenga (Castellon), Meshack Elia (Alanyaspor), Gael Kakuta (Larisa), Edo Kayembe (Watford), Nathanael Mbuku (Montpellier), Samuel Moutoussamy (Atromitos), Ngal’ayel Mukau (Lille), Charles Pickel (Espanyol), Noah Sadiki (Sunderland), Aaron Tshibola (Kilmarnock).
Forwards: Cedric Bakambu (Real Betis), Simon Banza (Al Jazira), Fiston Mayele (Pyramids), Yoane Wissa (Newcastle United).

Uzbekistan

Uzbekistan will make their first World Cup appearance, with Manchester City defender Abdukodir Khusanov included after becoming the first player from his country to feature in the Premier League following his move in January 2025. The squad is led by coach Fabio Cannavaro, who won the 2006 World Cup with Italy, while Eldor Shomurodov captains the team. Khusanov has made 47 appearances for Manchester City and has already won domestic cup honours in England.

Goalkeepers: Utkir Yusupov (Navbahor), Abduvohid Nematov (Nasaf), Botirali Ergashev (Neftchi).
Defenders: Rustam Ashurmatov (Esteghlal), Farrukh Sayfiev (Neftchi), Khojiakbar Alijonov (Pakhtakor), Sherzod Nasrullaev (Nasaf), Umar Eshmurodov (Nasaf), Abdukodir Khusanov (Manchester City), Abdulla Abdullaev (Dibba), Bekhruz Karimov (Surkhon), Jakhongir Urozov (Dinamo Samarqand), Avazbek Ulmasaliev (AGMK).
Midfielders: Otabek Shukurov (Baniyas), Jaloliddin Masharipov (Esteghlal), Odiljon Hamrobekov (Tractor), Oston Urunov (Persepolis), Jamshid Iskanderov (Neftchi), Dostonbek Khamdamov (Pakhtakor), Abbosbek Fayzullaev (Istanbul Basaksehir), Akmal Mozgovoy (Pakhtakor), Azizjon Ganiev (Al Bataeh), Sherzod Esanov (Bukhara).
Forwards: Eldor Shomurodov (Istanbul Başakşehir, on loan from Roma), Igor Sergeev (Persepolis), and Azizbek Amonov (Bukhara).

Colombia

Colombia has named James Rodriguez as captain in a World Cup squad despite a disrupted season in which he has made limited appearances in Major League Soccer. The midfielder has played only 194 minutes across two starts in 15 matches after joining Minnesota United in February. He was hospitalised in March after showing signs of severe dehydration during an international match, although reports linking him to a more serious condition were denied by his club. Colombia, returning to the tournament after missing the previous edition, also includes Luis Diaz of Bayern Munich and several Premier League-based players.

Goalkeepers: Camilo Vargas (Atlas), Alvaro Montero (Velez Sarsfield), David Ospina (Atletico Nacional)
Defenders: Davinson Sanchez (Galatasaray), Jhon Lucumi (Bologna), Yerry Mina (Cagliari), Willer Ditta (Cruz Azul), Daniel Munoz (Crystal Palace), Santiago Arias (Independiente), Johan Mojica (Mallorca), Deiver Machado (Nantes)
Midfielders: Richard Rios (Benfica), Jefferson Lerma (Crystal Palace), Kevin Castano (River Plate), Juan Camilo Portilla (Athletico Paranaense), Gustavo Puerta (Racing de Santander), Jhon Arias (Palmeiras), Jorge Carrascal (Flamengo), Juan Fernando Quintero (River Plate), James Rodriguez (Minnesota United), Jaminton Campaz (Rosario Central)
Forwards: Juan Camilo Hernandez (Real Betis), Luis Diaz (Bayern Munich), Luis Suarez (Sporting), Carlos Andres Gomez (Vasco da Gama), Jhon Cordoba (Krasnodar)