Eight Brother Duos to Participate in FIFA World Cup 2026; Four Represent Different Countries

In the 2026 FIFA World Cup, eight pairs of brothers are set to participate, either representing the same or different national teams. Among them, four brother duos have chosen to play for different countries, including the Williams brothers who will play for Ghana and Spain. Those playing for the same country include the Hernandez brothers from France and the Timber brothers from the Netherlands, who could potentially face each other in the knockout stages. Kathmandu, June 7.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup will feature a rare family story, as eight pairs of brothers will compete representing various national teams. Some of these brothers will play on the same team, while others will represent different nations and might face off against each other. The most intriguing aspect is that four brother pairs have chosen different national allegiances, reflecting the complex interrelation of family ties and national identity in modern football.

Among the standout names on this list are Desire Doué and Guela Doué, who play respectively for France and Ivory Coast. Guela has made 20 appearances scoring 3 goals for Ivory Coast, while Desire has played 6 games with 2 goals for France. In a recent match, Guela delivered an exceptional performance against France, playing a key role in his team’s victory. The most notable duo is the Williams brothers based in England; Inaki Williams represents Ghana, whereas his brother Nico Williams plays for Spain and was part of the Euro 2024 winning squad.

Additional examples include Derrick Luckassen of Ghana and Brian Brobbey of the Netherlands, who have chosen different national teams. Similarly, John Souttar of Scotland and Harry Souttar of Australia are brothers representing different countries. Conversely, some brother pairs play for the same national side. Lucas and Theo Hernandez are both members of the French national team, and Quinten and Jurriën Timber both represent the Netherlands. Cape Verde brothers Laros and Deroy Duarte, along with Curaçao brothers Leandro and Juninho Bacuna, are also journeying to the World Cup as sibling duos. According to the group stage draw, brothers playing for different countries are unlikely to meet during the initial phase, but they could face each other in the knockout rounds.