Here’s a look at the FIFA World Cup rosters for every team based near Kansas City
AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom.
- Algeria, Argentina, England and the Netherlands will base their World Cup camps in Kansas.
- Argentina’s roster in Kansas City includes Lionel Messi, Emiliano Martínez and Julián.
- England’s Kansas City squad lists Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham and Jordan Henderson.
Some of the biggest soccer stars on the planet will descend upon Kansas City over the next few weeks as Algeria, Argentina, England and The Netherlands all use the area as base camp for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Perhaps the most iconic footballer of them all is actually already in KC, as Lionel Messi arrived with the Argentina team over the weekend.
But many more are soon set to join him.
Harry Kane (England), Riyad Mahrez (Algeria) and Frankie de Jong (Netherlands) are all preparing to represent their countries in the upcoming World Cup, which will feature games across Canada, Mexico and the United States this summer.
Full teams will surround them in Kansas City. World Cup rosters have been finalized for every team in the event. Many have even assigned numbers for their players.
Here’s a look at the four complete rosters that will call Kansas City home during the tournament:
Algeria (Lawrence)
Goalkeepers: Oussama Benbot, Melvin Masstil, Luca Zidane.
Defenders: Achraf Abada, Rayan Ait Nouri, Zinedine Belaid, Rafik Belghali, Ramy Bensebaini, Samir Chergui, Jaouen Hadjam, Aissa Mandi, Mohamed Amine Tougai.
Midfielders: Houssem Aouar, Nabil Bentaleb, Hicham Boudaoui, Fares Chaibi, Ibrahim Maza, Yassine Titraoui, Ramiz Zerrouki.
Forwards: Mohamed Amine Amoura, Nadir Benbouali, Adil Boulbina, Fares Ghedjemis, Amine Gouiri, Riyad Mahrez, Anis Hadj Moussa.
Argentina (Kansas City)
Goalkeepers: Emiliano Martínez, Gerónimo Rulli, Juan Musso.
Defenders: Leonardo Balerdi, Nicolás Tagliafico, Gonzalo Montiel, Lisandro Martínez, Cristian Romero, Nicolás Otamendi, Facundo Medina, Nahuel Molina.
Midfielders: Leandro Paredes, Rodrigo De Paul, Valentín Barco, Giovani Lo Celso, Exequiel Palacios, Enzo Fernández, Alexis Mac Allister.
Forwards: Julián Alvarez, Lionel Messi, Nicolás González, Thiago Almada, Giuliano Simeone, Nico Paz, José Manuel López, Lautaro Martínez.
England (Kansas City)
Goalkeepers: Dean Henderson, Jordan Pickford, James Trafford.
Defenders: Reece James, Ezri Konsa, Jarell Quansah, John Stones, Marc Guehi, Dan Burn, Nico O’Reilly, Djed Spence, Tino Livramento.
Midfielders: Declan Rice, Elliot Anderson, Kobbie Mainoo, Jordan Henderson, Morgan Rogers, Jude Bellingham, Eberechi Eze.
Forwards: Harry Kane, Ivan Toney, Ollie Watkins, Bukayo Saka, Marcus Rashford, Anthony Gordon, Noni Madueke.
Netherlands (Kansas City)
Goalkeepers: Mark Flekken, Robin Roefs, Bart Verbruggen.
Defenders: Nathan Ake, Virgil van Dijk, Denzel Dumfries, Jan Paul van Hecke, Jurrien Timber, Jorrel Hato, Micky van de Ven.
Midfielders: Ryan Gravenberch, Frenkie de Jong, Teun Koopmeiners, Tijjani Reijnders, Marten de Roon, Guus Til, Quinten Timber, Mats Wieffer.
Forwards: Brian Brobbey, Memphis Depay, Cody Gakpo, Noa Lang, Donyell Malen, Crysencio Summerville, Wout Weghorst, Justin Kluivert.