Chile World Cup 2026: Squad, Fixtures, Results & History
Chile are competing at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America, in Group G alongside England, Netherlands, Cameroon. Here is everything you need to know about Chile’s 2026 World Cup campaign.
Chile World Cup 2026: Key Facts
| Confederation | CONMEBOL |
| FIFA Ranking | #37 |
| Group | Group G |
| Group Opponents | England, Netherlands, Cameroon |
| Head Coach | Ricardo Gareca |
| Star Player | Alexis Sánchez |
| World Cup Appearances | 10 |
| Best Result | Third Place (1962) |
Chile 2026 World Cup Squad
Chile named their 26-man squad for the 2026 World Cup on June 2, 2026.
Goalkeepers: Claudio Bravo, Gabriel Arias, Brayan Cortés
Defenders: Gary Medel, Guillermo Maripán, Paulo Díaz, Mauricio Isla, Eugenio Mena
Midfielders: Arturo Vidal, Charles Aránguiz, Erick Pulgar, Marcelino Núñez, Diego Valdés
Forwards: Alexis Sánchez, Víctor Dávila, Ben Brereton Díaz, Eduardo Vargas, Darío Osorio
Chile World Cup 2026 Fixtures
| Date | Match | Result |
|---|---|---|
| June 14 | Chile vs Netherlands | TBC |
| June 19 | Chile vs Cameroon | TBC |
| June 24 | Chile vs England | TBC |
Key Players to Watch
Alexis Sánchez
Chile’s greatest modern footballer makes what is almost certainly his final World Cup. Despite his age, Sánchez’s desire, technique and experience make him still relevant at the highest level and an inspirational presence for the younger players in the squad.
Arturo Vidal
The legendary midfielder is one of the most decorated Chilean players in history. His Champions League wins with Bayern Munich and Barcelona, combined with two Copa América titles, give him a pedigree that few players from the region can match.
Darío Osorio
The young Midtjylland forward is one of the most exciting emerging talents in South American football. His pace, directness and eye for goal make him the future of Chilean football and a potentially decisive player at World Cup 2026.
Chile World Cup History
Chile’s best World Cup was in 1962 when they finished third as hosts. The 2010 to 2016 period produced the greatest Chilean team ever, winning back-to-back Copa América titles in 2015 and 2016 with stars like Sánchez, Vidal and Bravo. They missed the 2018 and 2022 World Cups through CONMEBOL qualifying, making their return in 2026 all the more significant.
How Did Chile Qualify for World Cup 2026?
Chile qualified through CONMEBOL South American qualifying, finishing in the top five of the ten-team round robin after a difficult campaign that saw them miss two consecutive World Cups. Ricardo Gareca restored their competitiveness.
Chile World Cup 2026 Prediction
Chile face a very difficult Group G with England and Netherlands. However with experienced players like Sánchez, Vidal and the exciting Osorio they are not without hope. Qualifying from this group would be a major achievement but Chile will be determined to make the most of their World Cup return.
Follow this page for live match updates, results and news on Chile at World Cup 2026. Last updated: June 6, 2026.
