Celtic World Cup 2026 squads: Trusty, Maeda, Nygren, Johnston
Celtic could have up to eight players involved in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, co-hosted by the US, Canada and Mexico. The club’s 2025 signing Auston Trusty, an American defender with six US men’s national team caps, has made the final 26-man squad. Japan will feature Daizen Maeda, with 27 caps and four international goals. Sweden’s campaign is led by Benjamin Nygren, who has nine caps and three goals and provided assists in both Sweden playoff wins over Ukraine and Poland, securing qualification. Canada, playing at least part of the tournament at home, includes Alistair Johnston (57+ caps).
Scotland’s squad also has Celtic representation, with Kieran Tierney (more than 55 caps) and Anthony Ralston (25 caps). For Scotland, this is the first World Cup appearance since 1998. The article notes Celtic’s longstanding pipeline to major tournaments, including 10 representatives at France 1998.
For Celtic and fans, Scotland’s 28-year return adds emotional weight beyond club interests. But it may complicate pre-season depth planning, as eight players could be unavailable for parts of the lead-up period. The World Cup runs from June to July 2026.
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