FIFA has officially released the squad numbers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with 11 Chelsea players set to represent their respective countries at the tournament in North America.

The competition, which will be hosted across Canada, Mexico and the United States, begins next week and will feature a strong Chelsea contingent spread across several national teams.

One interesting detail is that three Chelsea stars will wear the No. 24 shirt for their countries. Enzo Fernández will wear the number for Argentina, while Reece James and Marc Cucurella will don the same number for England and Spain respectively.

Several Chelsea players will also be making their World Cup debuts, highlighting the club's growing influence on the international stage.

Chelsea Players and Their World Cup Numbers

Argentina

Enzo Fernández – No. 24

Belgium

Mike Penders – No. 13

Ecuador

Kendry Páez – No. 10
Moisés Caicedo – No. 23

England

Reece James – No. 24

France

Malo Gusto – No. 2

Netherlands

Jorrel Hato – No. 25

Portugal

Pedro Neto – No. 18

Senegal

Mamadou Sarr – No. 2
Nicolas Jackson – No. 11

Spain

Marc Cucurella – No. 24

Chelsea’s Global Presence on Display

The representation of 11 players across multiple continents underlines Chelsea's increasingly international squad. From South America and Europe to Africa, the club will have players competing for some of football's biggest nations.

Particular attention will be on Enzo Fernández, Moisés Caicedo, Reece James and Marc Cucurella, who are expected to play key roles for their countries during the tournament.

Opinion: A Positive Sign for Chelsea's Future

For Chelsea supporters, having 11 players at the World Cup is a strong indicator of the talent assembled at Stamford Bridge.

While club success has fluctuated in recent seasons, international recognition remains a measure of quality. Players who perform on the World Cup stage often return with greater confidence, experience and leadership qualities that can benefit their clubs.

The tournament will also provide an opportunity for younger talents such as Kendry Páez, Jorrel Hato and Mamadou Sarr to announce themselves on the global stage.

However, Chelsea's coaching staff will also be monitoring the competition closely, hoping their players return healthy after what promises to be an intense month of football.

As the World Cup approaches, Chelsea fans will have plenty of reasons to tune in, with representatives spread across some of the tournament's strongest contenders.