Considering Euro 2024 squad updates

There's been talk about the Euro 2024 squads possibly expanding to 26 players again, which UEFA confirmed. I remember that for Copa America 2024, the squad size is also set at 26. As for the 2026 World Cup, reports indicated FIFA would make a decision later; however, my last knowledge cutoff is in October 2024, so I can't confirm that now. I'll mention that official confirmation would come from FIFA's Council or related regulations close to the tournament.Clarifying tournament regulations

I can provide some context: while the tournament expanded to 48 teams, the squad size remains unaffected. FIFA typically sets these details in competition regulations. I noted that in 2022, the squad expanded from 23 to 26 due to a congested calendar, a trend which continues for Euro 2024 and Copa America. It seems FIFA allows a maximum of 15 substitutes on the match sheet, with 11 starters, totaling a 26-player matchday. For 2026, if they keep the squad at 26, all may need to be available on matchday — but I need to double-check that.Summarizing substitution rules

If confirmed, this means a 26-man list, with 23 eligible players, and the five substitutions rule will continue as established by IFAB in 2022. For 2026, there’ll be five usual substitutions, plus one extra for extra time. However, the sixth substitution isn’t standard; usually, only one extra is allowed in extra time for concussions. Best to stick to the main details.

I'd suggest my response could acknowledge the statement and clarify that official regulations from FIFA are the definitive source, with an explanation about the potential impact on squad planning.Summarizing the squad and replacement rules

The deadline for squad confirmation is about 10 days before the tournament, and injury replacements are typically allowed up to 24 hours before the first match. To verify, one could check the FIFA Council announcements and the competition regulations PDF.

I could offer a concise Chinese response, noting that while there’s a journalist's report, the final decision rests with FIFA. Maintaining the 26-player squad is a reasonable expectation. Would the user like help finding official sources or summarizing implications for a specific team's squad?