{"id":284607,"date":"2026-05-26T11:55:13","date_gmt":"2026-05-26T11:55:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/284607\/"},"modified":"2026-05-26T11:55:13","modified_gmt":"2026-05-26T11:55:13","slug":"every-orlando-city-player-heading-to-the-2026-world-cup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/284607\/","title":{"rendered":"Every Orlando City player heading to the 2026 World Cup"},"content":{"rendered":"

Orlando City may be in the bottom half of MLS\u2019 Eastern Conference. However, they could still have multiple players representing their countries at the World Cup. Marco Pa\u0161ali\u0107 has already been selected by Croatia. Whilst Maxime Cr\u00e9peau and Braian Ojeda are also expected to be heading to the tournament.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Orlando City could have a small but mighty World Cup contingent<\/p>\n

For an MLS club, Orlando City could still be fairly well represented at the World Cup. Pa\u0161ali\u0107 is already in Croatia\u2019s roster. Cr\u00e9peau has a chance at being Canada’s number one goalkeeper. Braian Ojeda has been a regular for Paraguay recently. \u00a0<\/p>\n

Inter Miami could have around five players at the World Cup, with Lionel Messi being the most notable name. Atlanta United could supply Paraguay with Miguel Almir\u00f3n and Mat\u00edas Galarza. Whilst Los Angeles FC\u2019s Son Heung-min is a star for South Korea.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Every Orlando City player expected at the 2026 World Cup\u00a0<\/p>\n

Country<\/p>\n

Player <\/p>\n

Description <\/p>\n

Canada<\/p>\n

Maxime Cr\u00e9peau \u00a0 <\/p>\n

Cr\u00e9peau is a very experienced goalkeeper for Canada with 30 caps. He missed the last World Cup with a broken fibula. The keeper is expected to be a part of Jesse Marsch\u2019s roster, but Dayne St. Clair of Inter Miami may be the number one for Canada.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Paraguay <\/p>\n

Braian Ojeda \u00a0<\/p>\n

Ojeda has been a regular for Paraguay recently, playing in their last seven games.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Every Orlando City player who is heading to the World Cup<\/p>\n

Country<\/p>\n

Player<\/p>\n

Description <\/p>\n

Croatia<\/p>\n

Marco Pa\u0161ali\u0107\u00a0 \u00a0<\/p>\n

Pa\u0161ali\u0107\u2019s recent form for club and country has led to him being selected in Croatia\u2019s roster.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Which countries are most heavily represented?<\/p>\n

Each player who is going or could be going to the World Cup from Orlando City would be representing a different country.\u00a0<\/p>\n

There will be no direct matchups between Orlando City players in the group stage. However, Cr\u00e9peau\u2019s Canada and Ojeda\u2019s Paraguay could meet in the round of 32 or round of 16. Also, either side could then face Pa\u0161ali\u0107\u2019s Croatia in the round of 16 or quarter-finals.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Maxime Cr\u00e9peau (Canada \u2013 Group B): Canada, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Qatar, Switzerland.Braian Ojeda (Paraguay \u2013 Group D): USMNT, Australia, Turkey.Marco Pa\u0161ali\u0107 (Croatia \u2013 Group L): England, Ghana, Panama.\u00a0The biggest star to watch at the World Cup<\/p>\n

Cr\u00e9peau is a big star for Canada and there will be pressure on his country to perform as they are co-hosting the World Cup along with the United States and Mexico. The keeper is a MLS star who has represented five different teams in the division.\u00a0<\/p>\n

He also won MLS Cup and the Supporters Shield with LAFC. However, his recent form for Orlando has not been great. He has conceded 38 goals in 14 MLS games without keeping a clean sheet. However, this is not just down to Cr\u00e9peau as Orlando\u2019s back line also needs to take responsibility for this.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Young players who could break out in 2026\u00a0<\/p>\n

Pa\u0161ali\u0107 and Ojeda are both just 25, which is not that young for soccer players. However, both have the opportunity to put their names on the map by performing for their respective countries at the tournament.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Pa\u0161ali\u0107 has scored two goals in 10 MLS games this season. One was in a defeat to Miami, whilst the other helped Orlando draw with the Columbus Crew<\/a>. Ojeda is a defensive midfielder<\/a>, but he still managed to set up an Orlando winner against Miami in MLS this campaign.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u00a0Players who may miss out on World Cup selection<\/p>\n

David Brekalo would have had a chance of making Slovenia\u2019s roster, but his country failed to qualify for the World Cup. Pa\u0161ali\u0107 is fully fit now, but did suffer from a hamstring injury earlier on in the season. This may have an effect on whether he gets called up or not.\u00a0<\/p>\n

When the 2026 World Cup squads will be confirmed\u00a0<\/p>\n

Countries will have up to June 1 to confirm their rosters for the World Cup. <\/p>\n

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