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FIFA has officially announced the timeline for participating national teams to submit their squad lists for the upcoming 2026 World Cup. As the tournament prepares to host a record-breaking 48 teams, member associations are required to follow a structured submission process.
​According to the new schedule, national associations must submit their preliminary expanded lists, containing between 35 and 55 players, by mid-May 2026. Following this, players are expected to be released from their respective clubs starting May 25, 2026.
​The final deadline for submitting the definitive official squad list, which must consist of 23 to 26 players, has been set for June 1, 2026. This final registration must be completed just days before the tournament's opening matches.
​The 2026 edition marks the largest expansion in the history of the World Cup. In Jordan, there is significant local anticipation for the national team's historic participation in the global event.