Cameroon’s name appearing on the list of competing nations at a World Cup is always likely to evoke memories of their impressive burst to the quarterfinals of Italia ’90.
After topping their group and overcoming Colombia in the last 16, Roger Mila and his team-mates had a superb encounter with England in the round of 16 in Naples. Despite being knocked out in extra time by Sir Bobby Robson’s side, Cameroon left their mark on the world stage and have failed to reach just one World Cup since that turning point.
However, they have consistently fallen at the first hurdle since 1990, recording just one win from 15 group stage matches in their last five tournament appearances.
Can they be better in Qatar? Here are the players they will rely on.
Final 26-man Cameroon World Cup squad
Head coach Rigobert Song revealed his squad for Qatar on Wednesday, November 9.
Among the big names included Andre Onana, Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting and Bryan Mbeumo are the most familiar names with all three playing for top-tier clubs in Europe.
The youngest player on the squad is teenage goalkeeper Simon Ngapandouetnbu, while two 21-year-olds in the form of Christopher Wooh and Marou Souaibou have also been named by Song.
Cameroon begin their World Cup challenge in Qatar by facing Switzerland on November 24, but they also have two warm-up friendlies scheduled, against Jamaica and Panama.
Here’s their full roster for the 2022 World Cup:
| Position | Player | Club | Age | Caps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goalkeeper | Simon Ngapandouetnbu | Marseille (FRA) | 19 | 0 |
| Goalkeeper | Devis Epassy | Abha (SAU) | 29 | 5 |
| Goalkeeper | Andre Onana | Inter Milan (ITA) | 26 | 31 |
| Defender | Nicolas Nkoulou | Aris (GRE) | 32 | 76 |
| Defender | Nouhou Tolo | Seattle Sounders (USA) | 25 | 16 |
| Defender | Oliver Mbaizo | Philadelphia Union (USA) | 25 | 11 |
| Defender | Collins Fai | Al-Tai (SAU) | 29 | 50 |
| Defender | Jean-Charles Castelletto | Nantes (FRA) | 27 | 12 |
| Defender | Enzo Ebosse | Udinese (ITA) | 23 | 1 |
| Defender | Christopher Wooh | Rennes (FRA) | 21 | 1 |
| Midfielder | Olivier Ntcham | Swansea City (WAL) | 26 | 1 |
| Midfielder | Pierre Kunde | Olympiakos (GRE) | 27 | 30 |
| Midfielder | Martin Hongla | Verona (ITA) | 24 | 17 |
| Midfielder | Samuel Gouet | Mechelen (BEL) | 24 | 21 |
| Midfielder | Gael Ondoa | Hannover 96 (GER) | 26 | 3 |
| Midfielder | Andre-Franck Zambo-Anguissa | Napoli (ITA) | 26 | 42 |
| Forward | Moumi Ngamaleu | Dynamo Moscow (RUS) | 28 | 21 |
| Forward | Jerome Ngom Mbekeli | Apejec FC (CAM) | 24 | 0 |
| Forward | Jean-Pierre Nsame | Young Boys (SWI) | 29 | 3 |
| Forward | Georges-Kevin Nkoudou | Besiktas (TUR) | 27 | 1 |
| Forward | Vincent Aboubakar | Al-Nassr (SAU) | 30 | 88 |
| Forward | Karl Toko Ekambi | Lyon (FRA) | 30 | 50 |
| Forward | Bryan Mbeumo | Brentford (ENG) | 23 | 1 |
| Forward | Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting | Bayern Munich (GER) | 33 | 68 |
| Forward | Christian Bassogog | SH Shenhua (CHI) | 27 | 42 |
| Forward | Marou Souaibou | Coton Sport FC (CAM) | 21 | 0 |
Cameroon World Cup group
Brazil are strongly fancied to storm out of Group G. However, Cameroon will not be overawed by the challenge of European duo Switzerland and Serbia, as all three battle to join Brazil in the last 16.
Cameroon Group G fixtures and match schedule
| Date | Match | Time (ET) | Stadium |
| Thurs, Nov. 24 | Switzerland vs. Cameroon | 5 a.m. | Al Janoub Stadium |
| Mon, Nov. 28 | Cameroon vs. Serbia | 5 a.m. | Al Janoub Stadium |
| Fri, Dec. 2 | Cameroon vs. Brazil | 2 p.m. | Lusail Stadium |
