The 2026 World Cup is coming up fast, and you know what that means? It’s time for fans to rep multiple countries because of club affiliations. Liverpool players, in particular, know they’ll never walk alone. Apart from their compatriots, they’ll also have the backing of Reds from all over the world. With the tournament expanding to 48 teams and taking place across the United States, Canada and Mexico from 11 June to 19 July, it’s set to be a huge summer of football — and plenty of Reds will be right in the middle of it.
The Reds Already Booking Their Flights
There’ll be a definite Liverpool flavour to the tournament. Virgil van Dijk is set to captain the Netherlands, joined by Ryan Gravenberch, Cody Gakpo and Jeremie Frimpong in Group F. And they’ll have to go up against Wataru Endō whose Japan side has been drawn in the same group.
New boy Florian Wirtz will also be there with Germany while Alexis Mac Allister will certainly be in the Argentina squad, hoping to defend the title they won in Qatar 4 years back.
Talisman Mohamed Salah has fired Egypt to qualification as well. He turns 34 on the same day Egypt play their opener, so this will likely be his last World Cup. That makes it feel even more special.
Alisson will once again represent Brazil, continuing their proud tradition of appearing at every World Cup. And he’ll come up against Andy Robertson’s Scotland in Group C.
Last edition’s finalists France will be there, but what roles Ibrahima Konaté and Hugo Ekitike will play still remains unclear.
Predicting the Tournament’s Outcome
With so many Liverpool players involved, fans will naturally keep a close eye on how things unfold. Some might even fancy making a few predictions along the way. If you’re curious about how the tournament is shaping up, you can check out the latest 2026 Soccer World Cup betting odds at Trustnbet, where there’s a wide range of markets to explore. Whether you’re backing one of the Reds or tipping a surprise package, it all adds to the anticipation as the summer draws closer.
The Playoff Hopefuls Still Fighting
Not everyone is guaranteed a spot just yet. Alexander Isak’s Sweden still have to battle through the European playoffs after a frustrating qualifying campaign. It’d be his first World Cup, so there’s plenty at stake.
Conor Bradley’s Northern Ireland and Federico Chiesa’s Italy are in a similar position. In fact, only one of them can make it as they face each other in the playoffs. Unfortunately, Dominik Szoboszlai and Milos Kerkez won’t be there after Hungary missed out on qualification.
What This Means for Liverpool’s Season
As exciting as it is to see so many Liverpool players on the world stage, there’s a flip side. A summer tournament can take a lot out of players and shorten preseason.
Arne Slot must find a way to manage those returning from international duty, especially those whose teams will go deep into the competition. Still, the confidence and experience gained from playing at a World Cup can benefit Liverpool in the long run.
