Players to Know
The players who'll define the 2026 World Cup.
Achraf Hakimi
Morocco · Defender
One of the most exciting players in world soccer, this Moroccan defender is basically a cheat code — he plays defense bu…
Alexander Isak
Sweden · Striker
This guy is basically Sweden's best hope for scoring goals at the World Cup, and he's legitimately one of Europe's most …
Alisson Becker
Brazil · Goalkeeper
Widely considered one of the best goalkeepers on the planet, this Brazilian shot-stopper has a freakish ability to make …
Alphonso Davies
Canada · Defender
Born and raised in a Ghanaian refugee camp before his family resettled in Canada, this guy's life story alone is worth r…
Antoine Griezmann
France · Forward
One of the most complete attacking players of his generation, this French forward has a rare gift for being involved in …
Antonee Robinson
USA · Defender
One of the most exciting players on the US Men's National Team, this left back has built a reputation as a guy who basic…
Aurélien Tchouaméni
France · Midfielder
France's midfield engine room, this 25-year-old Real Madrid star is basically the guy who does all the unglamorous but e…
Bart Verbruggen
Netherlands · Goalkeeper
This guy is one of Europe's most exciting young goalkeepers, known for being incredibly quick and confident with the bal…
Bruno Fernandes
Portugal · Midfielder
Portugal's creative engine and captain, Bruno Fernandes is essentially the guy who makes things happen in the middle of …
Bukayo Saka
England · Winger
One of the most exciting young attackers in the world right now, this 23-year-old Arsenal and England star has a rare gi…
Christian Pulisic
USA · Midfielder
He's basically America's best hope for a homegrown soccer superstar — a guy who plays for AC Milan in Italy's top league…
Cody Gakpo
Netherlands · Forward
This Dutch winger is one of the most exciting young talents in world soccer right now, known for his lightning-quick spe…
Cristiano Ronaldo
Portugal · Forward
One of the most famous athletes on the planet, this Portuguese superstar has spent over two decades proving that obsessi…
Dani Olmo
Spain · Midfielder
This Spanish midfielder is basically the creative engine that makes his team's attack work—he's got silky passing skills…
Darwin Núñez
Uruguay · Striker
A powerhouse Uruguayan striker who plays for Liverpool in England, this guy is basically a human wrecking ball with the …
Declan Rice
England · Midfielder
This England midfielder is basically the team's anchor in the middle of the field—he's the guy who breaks up opposing at…
Dejan Kulusevski
Sweden · Midfielder
This Swedish midfielder is basically your team's Swiss Army knife—he can play multiple positions, runs like he's got roc…
Diogo Costa
Portugal · Goalkeeper
This guy is Portugal's last line of defense and he's got ice in his veins—at just 23 years old, he's already one of Euro…
Dominik Livaković
Croatia · Goalkeeper
This guy is basically Croatia's last line of defense, and he's really, really good at his job—he's got lightning-fast re…
Edouard Mendy
Senegal · Goalkeeper
This Senegal goalkeeper is basically a wall between the ball and the goal—incredibly quick reflexes and excellent at mak…
Emiliano Martínez
Argentina · Goalkeeper
Known by fans simply as "Emi," this Argentine goalkeeper is widely considered one of the best in the world at stopping p…
Endrick
Brazil · Forward
Born in 2006, this teenager from Brazil is already being compared to the country's all-time greats — a ridiculous thing …
Enzo Fernández
Argentina · Midfielder
One of the most exciting young midfielders on the planet, this 24-year-old Argentine has a rare gift for being the engin…
Erling Haaland
Norway · Striker
If you only watch one player at the 2026 World Cup, make it this Norwegian goal-scoring machine — Erling Haaland is basi…
Federico Valverde
Uruguay · Midfielder
If you picture the kind of teammate every team desperately wants — the guy who sprints back to defend, then somehow show…
Florian Wirtz
Germany · Midfielder
At just 22 years old, this young German playmaker is basically a magician with the ball at his feet — he has an almost u…
Gabriel Martinelli
Brazil · Forward
This 21-year-old Brazilian winger is lightning quick and fearless going forward, combining blistering pace with sharp dr…
Gavi
Spain · Midfielder
This 18-year-old is basically Spain's future of soccer, and he's already playing like a veteran—incredibly quick with th…
Gio Reyna
USA · Midfielder
Born into soccer royalty as the son of former US national team captain Claudio Reyna, this kid practically grew up insid…
Granit Xhaka
Switzerland · Midfielder
One of those rare players who seems to control the entire rhythm of a game without necessarily doing anything flashy, th…
Gregor Kobel
Switzerland · Goalkeeper
This Swiss goalkeeper is one of the best shot-stoppers in world soccer—meaning he's incredibly quick and athletic at blo…
Guillermo Ochoa
Mexico · Goalkeeper
This guy is basically Mexico's last line of defense and one of the most experienced players on their team—he's been arou…
Hakim Ziyech
Morocco · Winger
A silky left-footed winger with a magician's touch, this Moroccan standout has a knack for making the game look effortle…
Harry Kane
England · Striker
England's best goal scorer of all time, this guy basically turns putting the ball in the net into an art form — he's got…
Ilkay Gündogan
Germany · Midfielder
This German midfielder is basically the team's engine—he controls the pace of the game, makes pinpoint passes, and can s…
Ivan Perišić
Croatia · Winger
This Croatian winger is basically the team's Swiss Army knife—he can play multiple positions and is dangerous at both en…
Jamal Musiala
Germany · Midfielder
Born in Germany but raised partly in England, this 22-year-old is basically what happens when you give a video game char…
James Rodríguez
Colombia · Midfielder
Few players in the world make the game look as effortless and artistic as this Colombian playmaker, who has a rare gift …
Jordan Pickford
England · Goalkeeper
England's number one shot-stopper has been the country's most reliable goalkeeper for nearly a decade, known for his lig…
Jude Bellingham
England · Midfielder
At just 20 years old, this Birmingham-born midfielder is widely considered one of the most exciting young players on the…
Julián Álvarez
Argentina · Forward
Known as "La Araña" (The Spider) for his relentless, web-like movement across the pitch, this young Argentine striker ha…
Kaoru Mitoma
Japan · Winger
This Japanese winger is known for his blazing speed and fancy footwork that makes defenders look silly—he's the kind of …
Kevin De Bruyne
Belgium · Midfielder
Often called the best midfielder on the planet, this Belgian magician has a rare gift for seeing the game several moves …
Kylian Mbappé
France · Forward
France's lightning-fast striker is widely considered one of the best soccer players on the planet right now — think of h…
Lamine Yamal
Spain · Winger
At just 18 years old, this Barcelona teenager is already being called one of the most exciting young players on the plan…
Lautaro Martínez
Argentina · Striker
This Argentine striker is one of the world's best finishers—he's got lightning-quick reflexes and an almost supernatural…
Leroy Sané
Germany · Winger
This German winger is known for being lightning-quick with the ball at his feet and delivering pinpoint passes that set …
Lionel Messi
Argentina · Forward
Often called the greatest soccer player who has ever lived, this Argentine magician spent two decades making defenders l…
Luis Díaz
Colombia · Winger
Picture a player who looks like he's running on pure electricity — someone who gets the ball on the left side and immedi…
Luka Modrić
Croatia · Midfielder
At 40 years old, this Croatian maestro is basically the soccer equivalent of a fine wine — he just keeps getting better …
Manuel Neuer
Germany · Goalkeeper
This guy basically invented the modern goalkeeper role—instead of just hanging back in the goal, he actively leaves his …
Marcus Thuram
France · Striker
This French striker is known for his blazing speed and physical strength—he's the kind of player who can outrun defender…
Matt Turner
USA · Goalkeeper
America's shot-stopper has become one of the most reliable goalkeepers the US Men's National Team has had in years, know…
Mike Maignan
France · Goalkeeper
This guy is basically the last line of defense for France's soccer team, and he's one of the best in the world at his jo…
Mitchell Duke
Australia · Striker
A hard-working forward who never stops chasing the ball, this Aussie striker built his game in Japan's top league and be…
Mohamed Salah
Egypt · Forward
This guy is basically Egypt's best hope at the World Cup—he's their star forward and one of the most electric attackers …
Moisés Caicedo
Ecuador · Midfielder
Born in a small town in Ecuador, this 23-year-old midfielder has become one of the most sought-after players in world so…
Nuno Mendes
Portugal · Defender
This guy is basically Portugal's turbo-charged defender who's just as dangerous going forward as he is stopping opponent…
Ousmane Dembélé
France · Winger
This French winger is basically a video game character come to life—lightning-quick, explosive, and capable of doing thi…
Pedri
Spain · Midfielder
Still only in his early 20s, Pedri is basically a magician in the middle of the field — he has this uncanny ability to r…
Phil Foden
England · Midfielder
This England midfielder is one of the most talented young players in the world, known for his incredible ball control an…
Rafael Leão
Portugal · Winger
One of the most electrifying athletes you'll see at this tournament, this Portuguese winger is essentially a human cheat…
Raphinha
Brazil · Winger
This Brazilian winger is basically a magician with the ball at his feet—he's lightning-quick, can cut inside or outside …
Ricardo Pepi
USA · Striker
A young Texas-born striker with Mexican heritage, Pepi made waves when he chose to represent the United States over Mexi…
Riyad Mahrez
Algeria · Winger
This Algerian winger is one of Africa's best players and a guy who can basically take over a game with his dribbling ski…
Rodri
Spain · Midfielder
Think of him as the brain of the entire team — Rodri is the midfielder who makes everyone around him look better by cons…
Rodrygo
Brazil · Forward
Born in Brazil and playing his club soccer for Real Madrid, this 24-year-old forward has built a reputation as one of th…
Romelu Lukaku
Belgium · Striker
Belgium's big, powerful striker is basically a human freight train who also happens to have surprisingly nimble footwork…
Sadio Mané
Senegal · Forward
One of the most electric attackers in world soccer, this Senegalese superstar built his reputation tearing apart defense…
Santiago Giménez
Mexico · Striker
Known by his nickname "Chucky," this guy is basically Mexico's most exciting goal-scorer in a generation — a natural fin…
Sergio Rochet
Uruguay · Goalkeeper
This guy is one of the best shot-stoppers in the world right now, known for his lightning-fast reflexes and ability to m…
Son Heung-min
South Korea · Forward
One of the most exciting attackers in the world, this South Korean star has spent years dazzling fans at Tottenham Hotsp…
Takefusa Kubo
Japan · Winger
One of the most exciting young players in the world right now, this Japanese winger is the kind of guy who makes defende…
Thibaut Courtois
Belgium · Goalkeeper
Standing at 6'6", this Belgian giant between the posts is basically a human wall — he's one of the clearest examples of …
Trent Alexander-Arnold
England · Midfielder
This English right-back is basically a video game character come to life—he's got ridiculous speed, pinpoint passing acc…
Tyler Adams
USA · Midfielder
One of the most energetic and scrappy players on the US Men's National Team, Tyler Adams is the kind of midfielder who d…
Unai Simón
Spain · Goalkeeper
This Spanish goalkeeper has become one of Europe's most reliable shot-stoppers, known for his lightning-fast reflexes an…
Vinicius Junior
Brazil · Winger
One of the most electrifying athletes in any sport right now, this Brazilian winger for Real Madrid is basically a human…
Virgil van Dijk
Netherlands · Defender
Standing at 6-foot-4 with the calm of someone who has never once panicked in his life, this Dutch defensive giant is bas…
Weston McKennie
USA · Midfielder
One of the most electric American players in the game right now, this guy plays in the middle of the field and basically…
Xavi Simons
Netherlands · Midfielder
Still only in his early 20s, this Dutch midfielder is the kind of player who makes you lean forward in your seat — he's …
Yassine Bounou
Morocco · Goalkeeper
Known by his nickname "Bono," this Moroccan shot-stopper is widely considered one of the best goalkeepers in the world r…