Which 16 Manchester United players are playing at the World Cup in Qatar?

Manchester United have 16 players due to feature at the World Cup.

Only Bayern Munich have more representatives heading to Qatar than the Old Trafford club.

Indeed, there could have been even more Man Utd players if Jadon Sancho, David de Gea and Donny van de Beek had made the England, Spain and Netherlands squads respectively as expected.

It was also too soon for starlet Alejandro Garnacho to make the Argentina 26-man squad, despite being in a handful of senior squads this year.

Here are all the Man Utd players that will feature in Qatar.

Brazil

Man Utd have four players in the Brazil squad.

The club’s £82million summer signing Antony will be part of Brazil’s impressive attacking contingent - though he is behind Neymar Jr, Raphinha, Vinicius Jr and Richarlison in the pecking order.

Also part of the Seleção Canarinha is Fred as well as five-time Champions League winner Casemiro.

While the former will likely have to settle for a position on the bench, Casemiro will be a key part of Tite’s side. His defensive awareness and tackling prowess will be crucial given the attacking nature of Brazil’s side.

Alex Telles, who is currently on loan at Sevilla, is also part of Tite’s 26-man squad.

Portugal

Cristiano Ronaldo is obviously the star name in Portugal's set-up, even if his days at Man Utd appear to be numbered.

Amid the controversy over his bombshell interview with Piers Morgan, the five-time Ballon d’Or winner appeared to have tension with another Man Utd and Portugal star - Bruno Fernandes.

A video of a frosty greeting between the pair went viral on Monday, though it has since been played down as a “joke” by their teammate Joao Mario.

Both are expected to start in Fernando Santos’ side, while Man Utd’s Diogo Dalot may also be in the 11 to start Portugal’s opening game against Ghana. The right-back has had a resurgence in form under Erik ten Hag.

England

Man Utd have three players in Gareth Southgate’s England squad - Luke Shaw, Marcus Rashford and club captain Harry Maguire.

Maguire has fallen behind Raphael Varane, Lisandro Martínez and Victor Lindelof in the pecking order, and has only made four appearances for Man Utd this term. The 29-year-old remains a key part of Southgate’s plans, however.

Rashford is part of Gareth Southgate's 26-man squad

Meanwhile, Shaw is the only left-back in the England 26-man squad but will face competition for his place from Newcastle’s Kieran Trippier.

Marcus Rashford has had a resurgence in form under ten Hag but is still behind Phil Foden and Bukayo Saka for a place on the flanks.

The rest

Christian Eriksen, who remains a key part of the Denmark side, will make his emotional return to international tournament football having suffered a cardiac arrest during Euro 2020.

Meanwhile, Tyrell Malacia is part of Louis van Gaal’s Netherlands side while Martinez is will start at the centre of Argentina’s defence. La Albiceleste are on a 35-match unbeaten run and one of the favourites to win the tournament outright.

Varane was central to France’s World Cup win in 2018 and will travel to the tournament hoping for a repeat of Les Bleus’ exploits this time out.

However the 29-year-old is in a fitness battle to make France’s World Cup opener against Australia next Wednesday.

Youngster Hannibal Mejbri, who is on loan at Birmingham, has made the Tunisia squad, while Facundo Pellistri will travel to Qatar with Uruguay.