Confirmed: The 18 Manchester City players who could play at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar

Up to five Manchester City stars are set to feature in Gareth Southgate’s England squad at the World Cup this winter, with Kyle Walker, John Stones, Phil Foden, Rahim Sterling and Jack Greish all are expected to be included in the Three Lions squad later this year.

A trio of Manchester City talents in Ruben Dias, Bernardo Silva and Joao Cancelo look set to represent Portugal at the tournament in November, after the Portuguese national team beat North Macedonia in a UEFA play-off final earlier this month.

Luis Enrique will probably have two representatives of the Blues in his Spanish squad for the tournament in Qatar, with the central defender Aymeric Laporte and Manchester City midfielder Rodri both expected to be part of a Spanish side looking to win their first World Cup since the 2010 triumph.

Belgium are currently number one in the world and Roberto Martinez will certainly select Manchester City’s superstar vice-captain. Kevin De Bruyne for the World Cup later this year.

Germany have qualified for the World Cup again, securing their place in October, and Hansi Flick will likely include the Manchester City midfielder. Ilkay Gundogan on his team later this year.

Despite a lack of minutes under Pep Guardiola since his transfer from Bournemouth, largely due to arguably stronger options in his position, Nathan Ake will likely be part of Louis van Gaal’s Dutch defense this winter.

Ederson and Gabriel Jesus will both be part of a star-studded Brazilian side in Qatar, with the South American nation qualifying for the tournament as CONMEBOL winners in November.

It is still unclear whether signing Manchester City in January Julian Alvarez will join Pep Guardiola’s first-team ahead of the World Cup, but the 22-year-old could be part of Argentina’s squad in Qatar.

The United States, who will be one of three hosts for the 2026 World Cup, are expected to include Manchester City’s substitute goalkeeper. Zack Steffen in their roster for the tournament in the Middle East, with the former Columbus star expected to be the first pick at tournament time.