26-man squads for Euro 2024 could be allowed after a number of international coaches criticised the decision to reduce squad sizes.
Due to the risk of infection during the COVID-19 pandemic, countries named 26-man squads for the delayed Euro 2020 three years ago, though matchday squads could still only contain 23 players.
FIFA continued the practice of permitting 26-man squads at the 2022 World Cup, though this summer’s tournament was expected to see a return to 23-man parties.
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However, with many sides facing mounting injury lists, a number of coaches have suggested bigger squads should be permitted.
England boss Gareth Southgate has advocated for 26-man squads to be allowed, while the Netherlands’ Ronald Koeman described the decision to move back to 23-man lists as “absurd”.
However, the decision could be reversed if enough coaches speak out in favour of doing so at a meeting in Dusseldorf next month.
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In a statement issued on Thursday, the organisation said: “We have taken note of comments expressed by some national team coaches on the squad size for Euro 2024.
“A workshop with the participating teams will be held on 8 April and on that occasion we will listen to the views of the coaches.
“Any ideas in this respect will then be considered and assessed.”
