Sunderland's players are set to represent their countries at the 2026 World Cup, with several key players making the cut. The Black Cats have had an impressive first season back in the Premier League, finishing seventh and qualifying for the Europa League. Robin Roefs and Brian Brobbey have been excellent since moving to the EPL last summer and have been rewarded with a spot in the Netherlands squad. Lutsharel Geertruida can feel a little unlucky not to make the plane, having played well when selected for the Black Cats but ultimately not featuring enough to force his way into the Dutch squad. Wilson Isidor, who had a decision to make earlier this season between representing France or Haiti, has chosen the latter and is now going to the 2026 World Cup. Despite only playing for the national team twice, scoring once, Isidor could lead the line for Haiti as they take on Scotland, Brazil, and Morocco. Granit Xhaka, Sunderland's captain fantastic and arguably this season's best buy by any club, will also be representing Switzerland at the World Cup. Xhaka's experience, calm head, and leadership will be crucial for the Swiss as they bid to progress past the group stage at the very least. Omar Alderete, signed last summer for a bargain £10 million, has been a rock at the heart of Sunderland's defence and will be representing Paraguay at the World Cup. His head coach at Sunderland, Regis Le Bris, has praised Alderete's character, training habits, and connection with his teammates. Simon Adingra, signed last summer from Brighton, struggled for form and was allowed to move to Monaco on loan for the second half of the season. His future is uncertain at club level, with Monaco wanting to make the move permanent but Sunderland so far refusing to sanction a cut-price deal. Habib Diarra, signed for a club record deal, has shown his quality but has been a season disrupted by injury and AFCON. Still only 22, the midfielder is likely to be a key player for Senegal this summer. Noah Sadiki and Arthur Masuaku, both of whom have been key players for Sunderland this season, will also be representing DR Congo at the World Cup.