The United States, Canada and Mexico are all set to host the 2026 World Cup this summer.
The transatlantic showpiece, bringing together 48 of the best nations in the world gets underway on Thursday 11th June and runs up until Sunday 19th July, where the final is set to be played at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
All three of the host nations have provided the Premier League with top imports over the years, none more prominent than American shot-stoppers Brad Friedel and Tim Howard.
Both representing a mix of top clubs including Manchester United, Tottenham and Everton, Friedel featured the most out of the two, making 450 English top-flight appearances compared to the 399 that Howard managed.
Making up the top three is Raul Jimenez. Recently re-signing with Wolves in the Championship, the 35-year-old had a deadly spell at Molineux prior to a move to Fulham and is Mexico's all-time leading Premier League goalscorer.
Just two Canadians make the top 10, former Everton and Fulham forward Tomasz Radzinski played 194 matches while ex-Queens Park Rangers and Blackburn winger Junior Hoilett managed 161 PL games.
Players from the 2026 World Cup host nations with the most Premier League appearances
- Brad Friedel
- Tim Howard
- Raul Jimenez
- Clint Dempsey
- Kasey Keller
- Tomasz Radzinski
- Geoff Cameron
- Junior Hoilett
- Chicharito
- Antonee Robinson
