Can teams replace players on World Cup rosters? Rules on squad changes for 2026 FIFA finals explained

Every squad for the first 48-team World Cup has been handed in to FIFA and finalised. Several players, such as Spain superstar Lamine Yamal (pictured), faced battles to prove their fitness in time to make their respective national rosters. But anxiety among fans and players is unlikely to subside during the final rounds of warm-up matches. A slip here or a tweak there could still rob nations of key players. So, what happens if injury strikes? Here's everything you need to know about injury repla