Which country is the most common birthplace among FIFA World Cup 2026 footballers?

France is the most common birthplace among players at the FIFA World Cup 2026, with 98 footballers born there, according to The Athletic. They make up 7.9% of the tournament's players. The Netherlands is second on the list with 67, followed by England (49), Germany (48), Spain, Belgium (36 each) and Sweden (34).