Chelsea’s 2026 World Cup call-ups and schedules

These are our international call-ups so far, with more to be added as federations reveal their teams.

England

Reece James has been called up to the Three Lions’ squad, where he is set to make his first appearance at a World Cup. Our skipper has been capped 22 times by the Three Lions and was part of the England squad that reached the European Championship final in 2021.

England vs Croatia

Group L

Dallas Stadium

Wednesday 17 June

9pm (UK)

England vs Ghana

Group L

Boston Stadium

Tuesday 23 June

9pm (UK)

Panama vs England

Group L

New York New Jersey Stadium

Saturday 27 June

10pm (UK)

France

Malo Gusto is also on his way to the World Cup, having already earned nine caps for his country. The full-back could potentially feature against our Senegalese Blues, Nicolas Jackson and Mamadou Sarr, when they meet in their opening group game.

France vs Senegal

Group I

New York New Jersey Stadium

Tuesday 16 June

8pm (UK)

France vs Iraq

Group I

Philadelphia Stadium

Monday 22 June

10pm (UK)

Norway vs France

Group I

Boston Stadium

Friday 26 June

8pm (UK)

Portugal

Pedro Neto will feature at his first World Cup, having already made 23 appearances for his country. The winger is experienced in tournament football for Portugal, having appeared at the 2024 European Championship and the 2025 Nations League Finals, during which they overcame Spain to be crowned champions.

Portugal vs DR Congo

Group K

Houston Stadium

Wednesday 17 June

6pm (UK)

Portugal vs Uzbekistan

Group K

Houston Stadium

Tuesday 23 June

6pm (UK)

Colombia vs Portugal

Group K

Miami Stadium

Sunday 28 June

12.30am (UK)

Senegal

Defender Mamadou Sarr and forward Nicolas Jackson – the latter having spent the 2025/26 season on loan at Bayern Munich – have both been called up to the Senegalese squad. The duo were part of the Senegal squad for this year's African Cup of Nations.

France vs Senegal

Group I

New York New Jersey Stadium

Tuesday 16 June

8pm (UK)

Norway vs Senegal

Group I

New York New Jersey Stadium

Tuesday 23 June

1am (UK)

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