2026 FIFA World Cup: Key Players: Quick Facts

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Football (soccer) player Lamine Yamal of Spain, wearing number 19, controls the ball midair during a World Cup European qualifier match at Konya Stadium in Turkiye.

Ousmane Dembele of France, wearing jersey number 11, dribbles a soccer ball on the field during a FIFA World Cup match against Australia in Qatar.

Julian Alvarez of Argentina kicks the ball to score a goal as a Canadian defender slides behind him during the Copa America 2024 semifinal at MetLife Stadium.

England's midfielder Jude Bellingham, wearing number 10, performs an overhead kick to score against Slovakia during the UEFA Euro 2024 round of 16 football match.

Erling Haaland of Norway runs toward the ball during the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier against Italy at San Siro Stadium in Milan.

French soccer player Kylian Mbappe, wearing jersey number 10, takes a shot on goal during the FIFA World Cup quarter final against England at Al Bayt Stadium.

Kylian Mbappé of France, wearing a blue jersey with number 10, runs with the ball during a World Cup qualifier against Ukraine at Parc des Princes stadium in Paris.

Pedri of Spain, wearing a red and yellow jersey with number 20, controls the ball on the field during the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier against Bulgaria.

Luis Díaz of Colombia, wearing a yellow jersey, jumps to head the ball during a FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier against Venezuela at Estadio Monumental de Maturin.

Achraf Hakimi of Morocco in a white and green uniform controls the ball during the Africa Cup of Nations quarterfinal soccer match at Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium.

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