The Sunderland players at the World Cup

The countdown to the World Cup is well and truly on, so here's a reminder of the Black Cats selected to represent their countries from 11 June to 19 July.

The expanded 48-team competition is set to be the biggest in history, with the United States, Canada and Mexico hosting.

Sunderland's World Cup contingent:

  • Simon Adingra (Ivory Coast)

  • Omar Alderete (Paraguay)

  • Nilson Angulo (Ecuador)

  • Brian Brobbey (Netherlands)

  • Habib Diarra (Senegal)

  • Wilson Isidor (Haiti)

  • Arthur Masuaku (DR Congo)

  • Robin Roefs (Netherlands)

  • Noah Sadiki (DR Congo)

  • Chemsdine Talbi (Morocco)

  • Granit Xhaka (Switzerland)

*Lutsharel Geertruida - on loan at Sunderland last season - has also been called up to replace Jurrien Timber for Netherlands

Table shows how many players from each Premier League club go to the World Cup. Man City 19, Arsenal 16, Man Utd 13, Palace 12, Chelsea, Liverpool, Sunderland all on 11. Aston Villa 10, Tottenham nine, Brighton and Newcastle 8. Fulham and Wolves 7. Bournemouth and Forest 6. Burnley and West Ham 5. Brentford, Everton, Leeds all on 4.

The above graphic is based on the 2025-26 Premier League clubs and squad lists

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