Thirteen Liverpool stars are already packing their bags for the World Cup in North America — but which big names are still fighting for a spot? The full list may surprise a few fans.
Liverpool’s international stars have had a dramatic break, with some cruising to World Cup qualification and others staring at a tense play-off road in March.
With the 2026 World Cup edging closer, the picture is finally taking shape — and it gives Liverpool supporters plenty to look forward to next summer.
The tournament, hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, will run from June 11 to July 19 in 2026. And while some Reds sealed their tickets in style, others felt heartbreak or are still waiting for their moment.
Here’s the full breakdown — and the names Liverpool fans should keep an eye on.
The calm… and the chaos of qualification
Several Liverpool players secured qualification early, sparing their countries any final-match nerves. Others needed late drama, and in Scotland’s case, it was a finish that fans may remember for years.
A few more Reds, however, will enter March’s play-offs with everything on the line — and their World Cup dreams hanging by a thread.
To make things easier, here is a clear look at who’s in, who’s close, and who needs a miracle.
List of all Liverpool players qualified for 2026 World Cup
| Country | Player(s) | Qualification Status |
|---|---|---|
| Scotland | Andy Robertson | Qualified |
| Netherlands | Virgil van Dijk, Ryan Gravenberch, Cody Gakpo, Jeremie Frimpong | Qualified |
| France | Ibrahima Konate, Hugo Ekitike | Qualified |
| Germany | Florian Wirtz | Qualified |
| Egypt | Mohamed Salah | Qualified |
| Argentina | Alexis Mac Allister | Qualified |
| Brazil | Alisson Becker | Qualified |
| Japan | Wataru Endo | Qualified |
| England | Curtis Jones | Not confirmed — outside chances (Although England have already qualified but Thomas Tuchel has been hesitant to include Jones in his recent squad) |
Still fighting for a ticket to the World Cup 2026
Three Liverpool players must go through the March play-offs:
- Conor Bradley (Northern Ireland)
- Alexander Isak (Sweden)
- Federico Chiesa (Italy)
Bradley and Isak are expected to play key roles for their nations. Chiesa’s case is trickier — he skipped Italy’s latest call-up, explaining he wants to return only when at “100 percent”.
Northern Ireland and Sweden will reportedly face a tougher route as they come from pot four due to their Nations League qualification, not from finishing as group runners-up.
Meanwhile, Liverpool’s Hungarian pair — Dominik Szoboszlai and Milos Kerkez — will sadly miss out after a disappointing end to their campaign with a last-minute heartbreaking defeat against one of the former Reds’ Caoimhín Kelleher’s Ireland.
What Anfield Home thinks?
Liverpool fans should be excited to see so many Reds heading to a World Cup hosted across three countries. The squad will be well represented, and some stars — especially Salah, Mac Allister, and Wirtz — could have major roles.
The only concern is fitness, especially for players like Alisson and Konate. But overall, Liverpool’s global footprint is growing stronger, and that can only help the club long-term.