Eight brother pairs set to compete in upcoming World Cup

The next World Cup, set to be held in America, promises a unique storyline with the participation of eight pairs of brothers across various national teams. This remarkable family presence in the tournament means some siblings will share the same locker room, while others could find themselves on opposing sides of the pitch, depending on the draw and match outcomes.

Among the prominent sibling duos are Désiré and Guéla Doué. Guéla, a right-back for Strasbourg, plays for Ivory Coast, while his brother Désiré, a winger for PSG, represents France. Guéla has earned 20 caps and scored three goals for Ivory Coast, whereas Désiré has six appearances and two goals for France.

The Williams brothers, Iñaki and Nico, also share a compelling narrative. Both play for Athletic Club, but Iñaki has chosen to represent Ghana, accumulating over 25 caps and two goals. Nico plays for Spain, where he has made 30 appearances, scored six goals, and won the 2024 European Championship.

Other notable brother combinations include Derrick Luckassen (Ghana) and Brian Brobbey (Netherlands), John Souttar (Scotland) and Harry Souttar (Australia), Lucas and Théo Hernández (both France), Quinten and Jurriën Timber (both Netherlands), Larosa and Deroy Duarte (both Cape Verde), and Leandro and Juninho Bacuna (both Curaçao). The tournament draw has ensured that brothers representing different nations cannot meet in the group stage, pushing any potential sibling matchups to the knockout rounds.