FIFA World Cup 2026: Every Group Stage Game Involving Manchester City Players
Manchester City will once again be heavily represented at the FIFA World Cup, with stars such as Erling Haaland, Rodri, Josko Gvardiol and several others set to feature for their respective nations.
🇳🇴 Norway (Erling Haaland)
Group I
- Norway vs South Africa
- Norway vs South Korea
- Norway vs France
The standout fixture is expected to be Norway’s clash with France, featuring Haaland against one of the tournament favorites.
🇪🇸 Spain (Rodri)
Group H
- Spain vs Cape Verde
- Spain vs Saudi Arabia
- Spain vs Uruguay
Spain captain Rodri enters the tournament as one of the favorites to lead his nation deep into the competition.
🏴 England (Manchester City contingent)
Group L
- England vs Panama
- England vs Ghana
- England vs Croatia
England’s meeting with Croatia is widely regarded as one of the biggest group-stage matches of the tournament.
🇭🇷 Croatia (Josko Gvardiol, Mateo Kovacic)
Group L
- Croatia vs Ghana
- Croatia vs Panama
- Croatia vs England
Croatia will rely on City duo Gvardiol and Kovacic as they attempt another deep World Cup run.
🇧🇪 Belgium (Jeremy Doku)
Group G
- Belgium vs Egypt
- Belgium vs Iran
- Belgium vs New Zealand
Belgium will look to Doku’s pace and creativity as they seek to progress from Group G.
🇺🇿 Uzbekistan (Abdukodir Khusanov)
Group B
- Three group-stage matches scheduled following Uzbekistan’s historic qualification.
Khusanov becomes one of the key players representing both Uzbekistan and Manchester City on football’s biggest stage.
🇧🇷 Brazil (Ederson, Savinho)
Group C
- Brazil vs Morocco
- Brazil vs Haiti
- Brazil vs Scotland
Brazil’s clash with Morocco is among the most anticipated matches of the opening round.
🇵🇹 Portugal (Bernardo Silva, Ruben Dias)
Group D
- Portugal’s three group-stage fixtures begin on June 13 and conclude on June 27.
Portugal enters the competition among the leading contenders for the trophy.
🇪🇬 Egypt (Omar Marmoush)
Group G
- Egypt vs Belgium
- Egypt vs New Zealand
- Egypt vs Iran
Marmoush is expected to play a crucial role in Egypt’s quest to reach the knockout rounds.
🇩🇪 Germany (City representatives)
Germany’s group-stage campaign includes three matches as they pursue a fifth World Cup title, including a notable clash with Ivory Coast.
Manchester City have one of the largest contingents at the tournament, with players spread across Europe, Africa, South America, and Asia. Their performances could have a major influence on the outcome of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
