Blog: The FC Bayern players at World Cup 2026

A total of 17 FC Bayern players are in action with their national teams at World Cup 2026. Keep up to date with how our boys are faring in our blog.

These Bayern players are involved in the World Cup:

11 June
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11 June
South Korea & Minjae Kim take on Czechia
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The first match featuring an FC Bayern player kicks off in the early hours of Friday at 04:00 CEST, with FCB defender Minjae Kim facing Czechia with South Korea in Zapopan.
11 June
It all kicks off today!
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Finally, the long wait is over! The 2026 World Cup in Canada, the USA and Mexico kicks off today, with co-hosts Mexico taking on South Africa in the opener at 21:00 CEST at the Azteca Stadium in Mexico City.
10 June
These players have been selected
Overview
Which Bayern players have been selected for the World Cup?
10 June
Pack ma's! 17 FCB players at World Cup
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The FIFA World Cup in Canada, Mexico and USA starts on Thursday with the opening match between Mexico and South Africa. Seventeen players from FC Bayern have been called up for the tournament. We’ll be following our boys’ progress and bringing you the key info in our blog.