The Stars
The marquee names lighting up 2026 — World Cup winners, Ballon d'Or holders and generational talents, with career timelines, honours and live tournament goals.
Erling Haaland
Prolific goal machine who carried Norway back to the World Cup.
Kylian Mbappé
2018 world champion and one of the most electric attackers in the game.
Lionel Messi
Eight-time Ballon d'Or winner captaining the defending champions.
Harry Kane
England's all-time leading scorer and a model number nine.
Achraf Hakimi
2022 World Cup semifinalist and marauding right-back.
Alphonso Davies
Lightning wing-back and Canada's greatest-ever player.
Bukayo Saka
Bright, brave winger and an England fan favourite.
Christian Pulisic
The face of American soccer and co-host nation's talisman.
Cristiano Ronaldo
Five-time Ballon d'Or winner and the all-time top international goalscorer.
Jamal Musiala
Silky playmaker and one of Europe's brightest young stars.
Jude Bellingham
Complete midfielder and clutch goalscorer for club and country.
Kevin De Bruyne
Visionary playmaker and serial trophy winner.
Lamine Yamal
Teenage prodigy who became a European champion at 17.
Mohamed Salah
Egyptian King and one of the Premier League's all-time greats.
Ousmane Dembélé
Treble-winner and unpredictable wide threat.
Son Heung-min
Asia's biggest star and a Premier League Golden Boot winner.
Vinícius Júnior
Dribbling wizard and two-time Champions League winner.