- The 2026 World Cup is overflowing with starpower — 48 of our pre-tournament Top 100 remain, with France (13 players) and Spain (double digits) especially stacked.
- The Golden Boot race is wide open as the knockout rounds tighten; the winners of Colombia–Switzerland and Argentina–Egypt will finish the bracket.
- Defending champions Argentina — and a still-mesmerizing Messi — are chasing more glory, giving the tournament a compelling “GOAT vs. Father Time” storyline.
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