Several Chelsea players will be in action for their countries during the 2026 World Cup in Canada, Mexico and the United States. Here is a list of the confirmed Blues travelling to North America.
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)
Senegal vs Iraq
Group I
Toronto Stadium
Friday 26 June
8pm (UK)
