2026 World Cup Lineup Results: Who's in and Who's Out?

The 2026 World Cup will be held in North America, with the United States, Canada, and Mexico sharing hosting duties. The tournament is set to feature some of the best football talent from across the world, including players from Europe, South America, Asia, Africa, and Oceania.

As the final roster for the tournament continues to shape up, there have been some notable changes to the lineup. Here's a breakdown of who's in and who's out:

In

- Argentina's Lionel Messi has been included in the squad despite his ongoing contract situation at Paris Saint-Germain.

- Germany's Thomas Muller was named in the squad but he is currently on international duty with the German national team.

Out

- Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo is not part of the squad due to his ongoing contract situation with Manchester United.

- France's Antoine Griezmann is also not part of the squad as he is still recovering from injury.

- Spain's Sergio Ramos and Italy's Marco Materazzi were both dropped from the squad due to their disciplinary record.

Overall, this year's World Cup lineup looks strong, with many of the world's top football talents expected to compete for the coveted trophy. However, there are still some key players missing from the squad, which could potentially impact the outcome of the tournament.