FIFA increases squad limit to 26 for World Cup

FIFA increases squad limit to 26 players for 2022 Qatar World Cup

The governing body said the decision to expand squads was made "given the need to retain additional flexibility due to the unique timing" of this year's competition, which will interrupt the European club season.

FIFA increases the roster of teams to 26 players for the Qatar World Cup

This change was expected as the 23-player rosters were expanded in recent continental tournaments

Soccer-FIFA increases squad limit to 26 for World Cup

(Reuters) - Teams will be able to select up to 26 players for this year's World Cup after global soccer's governing body FIFA increased the maximum squad limit by three on Thursday. Read full story

FIFA increases squad limit to 26 for World Cup

Teams will be able to select up to 26 players for this year's World Cup after global soccer's governing body FIFA increased the maximum squad limit by three on Thursday. FIFA said the change was due to the unusual timing of the tournament as well as the impact of COVID-19 on squads. The showpiece event in

FIFA Allows Teams to Select up to 26 Players For 2022 World Cup in Qatar

FIFA also took into account the "broader context of the disruptive effects caused by the Covid-19 pandemic on squads before and during tournaments".

FIFA Adds World Cup squad to 26 players

The World Football Organization (FIFA) added the maximum number of players for one team at this year's 2022 Qatar World Cup event to 26 players.