Fifa World Cup 2018 is upon us and a total of 32 countries are participating in this mega event of football. Squads and news regarding player’s inclusion have started doing rounds in the media.
The teams which have announced their squads include: Argentina, Spain, Portugal and England.
The Squad details are:
Argentina
Argentina’s 23-man squad for world cup has been announced. Many players were not selected by their coach Jorge Sampaoli including Inter Milan’s striker Mario Icardi.
It was a shocking news as Icardi has scored 29 goals for his club this season but he wasn’t selected by Sampaoli.
Many players like Leandro Paredes (midfielder of Zenit St. Petersburg), Ramiro Funes Mori of Everton and Lautaro Martinez who was scoring goals for his country were also left out from the squad.
23-man Fifa World Cup 2018 squad for Argentina is as follows:
Goal-keepers:
- Franco Armani
- Sergio Romero
- Wilfredo Caballero
Defenders:
- Cristian Ansaldi
- Federico Fazio
- Gabriel Mercado
- Marcos Acuna
- Marcos Rojo
- Nicolas Otamendi
- Nicolas Tagliafico
Midfielders:
- Angel Di Maria
- Cristian Pavon
- Eduardo Salvio
- Ever Banega
- Giovani Lo Celso
- Javier Mascherano
- Lucas biglia
- Manuel Lanzini
- Maximiliano Meza
Strikers:
- Gonzalo Higuain
- Lionel Messi
- Paulo Dybala
- Sergio Aguero
Spain
Julen Lopetegui (Spain’s coach) has declared his 23-man squad for FIFA World Cup 2018.
Alvaro Morata, Former Real Madrid player, hasn’t made the list including Marcos Alonso, Cesc Fabregas and Hector Bellerin.
Spain’s 23-man Fifa World Cup 2018 squad for World Cup is given below:
Goal-keepers:
- David de Gea
- Kepa Arrizabalaga
- Pepe Reina
Defenders:
- Alvaro Odriozola
- Cesar Azpilicueta
- Dani Carvajal
- Gerard Pique
- Jordi Alba
- Nacho Fernandez
- Nacho Monreal
- Sergio Ramos
Midfielders:
- Andres Iniesta
- David Silva
- Isco Alvaron
- Koke
- Saul Niguez
- Sergio Busquets
- Thiago Alcantara
Strikers:
- Diego Costa
- Iago Aspas
- Lucas Vazquez
- Marco Asensio
- Rodrigo Moreno
Portugal
The final squad of Portugal has been announced and their coach Fernando Santos has neglected many players from the Euro 2016 squad.
Nani, Eder, Renato Sanches and Andre Gomes didn’t make it to the list of World Cup 2018 squad.
Portugal’s Fifa World Cup 2018 squad for 2018 is:
Goal-keepers:
- Anthony Lopes
- Beto
- Rui Patricio
Defenders:
- Bruno Alves
- Cedric Soares
- Jose Fonte
- Mario Rui
- Pepe
- Raphael Guerreiro
- Ricardo Pereira
- Ruben Dias
Midfielders:
- Adrien Silva
- Bruno Fernandez
- Joao Mario
- Joao Moutinho
- Manuel Fernandez
- William Carvalho
Strikers:
- Andre Silva
- Bernardo Silva
- Cristiano Ronaldo
- Gelson Martins
- Goncalo Guedes
- Ricardo Quaresma
England
England coach (Gareth Southgate) has announced his 23-man squad for World Cup 2018. Harry Kane (Tottenham hotspur), who scored 30 goals this season after Mohamed Salah who finished at 32, is declared the captain of England for World Cup in Russia.
Kane after being announced the captain said that it would be special for me to lead my team in the Fifa World Cup.
Squad for Fifa World Cup 2018 of England is as follows:
Goal-keepers:
- Jack Butland
- Jordan Pickford
- Nick Pope
Defenders:
- Ashley young
- Danny Rose
- Gary Cahill
- Harry Maguire
- John Stones
- Kieran Trippier
- Kyle Walker
- Trent Alexander-Arnold
Midfielders:
- Dele Alli
- Eric Dier
- Fabian Delph
- Jesse Lingard
- Jordan Henderson
- Raheem Sterling
- Ruben Loftus-Cheek
Strikers:
- Danny Welbeck
- Harry Kane
- Jamie Vardy
- Marcus Rashford
Brazil
Brazil has announced his 23-man squad for the World Cup. Neymar, who was injured 3 months ago and still in recovery phase, has made the list of Tite (Brazilian coach).
Brazil’s squad for World Cup 2018 is given below:
Goal-keepers:
- Allison
- Casio
- Ederson
Defenders:
- Alex Sandro
- Danilo
- Fagner
- Marcelo
- Marquinhos
- Miranda
- Thiago Silva
Midfielders:
- Casemiro
- Fernandinho
- Fred
- Paulinho
- Philippe Coutinho
- Renato Augusto
- Taison
- Willian
Strikers:
- Douglas Costa
- Gabriel Jesus
- Neymar
- Roberto Firmino
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