In the first round of the 2026/27 Champions League group stage, Manchester United hosted Sabah. According to statistics, the 22 starting players from both teams came from 21 different countries, setting a new Champions League record. The previous record was 19 different nationalities.
Specifically, Manchester United's 11 starters came from 10 different countries.
Manchester United Starting Lineup
Senne Belgium
Tielemans Belgium
Nous Morocco
Yoro France
Licha Argentina
Dorgu Denmark
Mainoo England
Bruno Portugal
Bryan Cameroon
Cunha Brazil
Sesko Slovenia
Sabah's situation is even more unique, with their 11 starters coming from 11 different countries.
Sabah Starting Lineup
Pokatilov Kazakhstan
Zedadka Algeria
McCarthy South Africa
Dashdamirov Azerbaijan
Puchacz Poland
Rakhmonaliev Uzbekistan
Repinlic Croatia
Parris Jamaica
Simic Serbia
Nwachukwu Nigeria
Mikels Rwanda
AF's PC site is now live! Browse full news, comments, match details and stats on your computer. Visit: www.allfootballapp.com