Ivory Coast World Cup 2026 Squad: All 26 Players Named
Ivory Coast's 26-man squad for the FIFA World Cup 2026 under Emerse Faé, every player introduced by position. The 2023 AFCON winners return; Haller and Zaha miss out.
Japan's 26-man squad for the FIFA World Cup 2026 (announced 15 May 2026), with every player introduced by position. Plus the key talking points: Tomiyasu's return, Nagatomo's fifth World Cup, and the injury absences of Kaoru Mitoma and Takumi Minamino.
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On 15 May 2026, the Japan Football Association (JFA) named its 26-man squad for the FIFA World Cup 2026. Under head coach Hajime Moriyasu, the selection is built around Japan's large European-based contingent, balancing experienced leaders with emerging talent.

Below is every one of the 26 players, grouped by position, along with the main talking points. Each card links to the player's profile page for full biographical data (date of birth, club, height).
Zion Suzuki goes into the tournament as Japan's first-choice keeper, combining his frame with strong distribution to start the build-up.
Back from injury, Takehiro Tomiyasu's versatility across the back line is his biggest asset, adding stability to the defence.
Ko Itakura organises the back line and anchors it with his one-on-one defending.
Yuto Nagatomo is expected to be a unifying presence, the mentality built over a long international career mattering both on and off the pitch.
Wataru Endo is the team's anchor, controlling midfield through ball-winning and risk management.
Ritsu Doan links attack and defence with end product and a high work rate.
Takefusa Kubo is the focal point of the attack, able to make the difference both out wide and through central combinations.
Ayase Ueda is the reference point up front, turning chances into goals inside the box.
Junya Ito brings pace and directness down the right, contributing both assists and goals.
GK: Zion Suzuki / Keisuke Osako / Tomoki Hayakawa
DF: Takehiro Tomiyasu / Ko Itakura / Hiroki Ito / Shogo Taniguchi / Tsuyoshi Watanabe / Ayumu Seko / Yukinari Sugawara / Junnosuke Suzuki / Yuto Nagatomo
MF: Wataru Endo / Ritsu Doan / Daichi Kamada / Ao Tanaka / Kaishu Sano
FW: Takefusa Kubo / Ayase Ueda / Junya Ito / Daizen Maeda / Keito Nakamura / Koki Ogawa / Yuito Suzuki / Kento Shiogai / Keisuke Goto
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The Japan Football Association named its 26 players on 15 May 2026.
26 — three goalkeepers, nine defenders, five midfielders and nine forwards.
Both through injury. Mitoma hurt his left hamstring in a league match on 9 May and was judged unlikely to recover during the tournament. Minamino is sidelined long-term with a ruptured ACL in his left knee, so he is not fit to play — though he is set to travel with the squad as a mentor.
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