The English Premier League had more players called up for the 2022 World Cup than any other league, with 136 players initially making their way to the tournament. This represented nearly one in every six players at the tournament. The league with the second-most players was Spain's La Liga, with 83.
Leagues with the highest number of players at the FIFA World Cup in 2022
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