2026 FIFA World Cup stars to watch: The players everyone will be talking about throughout the summer
From Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo to Kylian Mbappé, Christian Pulisic and Gilberto Mora, meet the 15 biggest stars and breakout players to watch at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

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- Primary source: NY Post
- Published: Jun 11, 2026, 12:00 PM UTC
- Coverage area: Sports
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- Source published: Jun 11, 2026, 12:00 PM UTC
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