Manchester United Sends 12 Players to North America
Manchester United will have 12 players representing their countries at the 2026 World Cup across Mexico, Canada, and the United States. The squad list was finalised following the official submission deadline, confirming the Red Devils’ heavy presence at the tournament.
Key Call-Ups and Late Inclusions
Notable players include Bruno Fernandes (Portugal), Kobbie Mainoo (England), Diogo Dalot (Portugal), Manuel Ugarte (Uruguay), Matheus Cunha (Brazil), Amad (Ivory Coast), and Marcus Rashford (England).
There was a surprise late call-up for Tyler Fletcher (Scotland), replacing the injured Billy Gilmour. These selections underline Manchester United’s influence on the World Cup stage.
Notable Snubs and Absentees
Several key players missed out: Harry Maguire and Luke Shaw (England), despite strong Premier League campaigns, were omitted from Thomas Tuchel’s squad. Others who will not feature include Andre Onana (Cameroon), Leny Yoro (France), and Matthijs de Ligt (Netherlands).
These omissions highlight the unpredictability of international selection, even for players performing consistently at club level.
Full Manchester United 2026 World Cup Call-Ups
Goalkeepers
- Senne Lammens (Belgium)
- Altay Bayındır (Turkey)
Defenders
- Noussair Mazraoui (Morocco)
- Lisandro Martinez (Argentina)
- Diogo Dalot (Portugal)
Midfielders
- Manuel Ugarte (Uruguay)
- Bruno Fernandes (Portugal)
- Kobbie Mainoo (England)
- Tyler Fletcher (Scotland)
Forwards
- Matheus Cunha (Brazil)
- Amad (Ivory Coast)
- Marcus Rashford (England)
Players Who Missed Out
Several United stars were left out due to non-selection, injury, or their nations failing to qualify:
- Andre Onana (Cameroon)
- Leny Yoro (France)
- Matthijs de Ligt (Netherlands)
- Harry Maguire (England)
- Ayden Heaven (England)
- Diego Leon (Paraguay)
- Luke Shaw (England)
- Mason Mount (England)
- Patrick Dorgu (Denmark)
Manchester United Stand to Gain from FIFA World Cup Revenue
With a sizeable contingent competing at the World Cup, Manchester United is set to benefit from an estimated £263 million FIFA revenue pot, reflecting the club’s global influence and the commercial value of its players on the world stage.
