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The World Cup Begins in One Month and Squads Are About to Be Announced

The World Cup is one month away and it’s almost time for coaches of the record 48 competing nations to finalize their squads

The World Cup Begins in One Month and Squads Are About to Be Announced

LONDON (AP) — The World Cup is one month away and it’s almost time for coaches of the record 48 competing nations to finalize their squads as they weigh up injury concerns and form.

Here are the dates when the top teams are scheduled to name their 26-man rosters for the tournament being held in the United States, Mexico and Canada from June 11-July 19.

FIFA expects to announce the official squad lists on June 2.

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France

May 14

Belgium

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May 15

Brazil

May 18

Portugal

May 19

Morocco

May 21

Germany

May 21

England

May 22

Spain

May 25

Netherlands

May 25

United States

May 26

Argentina

May 30

Mexico

June 1

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