Celtic connections highlighted during World Cup Final preparations
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 19, 2026, 1:05 PM
Last updated Jul 19, 2026
As the World Cup Final is set to take place tonight in New York, numerous Celtic connections are evident. Notable figures linked to the club include Wim Jansen, who played in two World Cup Finals, alongside players such as Edson Braafheid and Juninho, both of whom have World Cup experience. Lionel Messi, looking to secure his second consecutive World Cup win, has praised the atmosphere at Celtic Park. The club has also hosted many World Cup legends over the years.
- •World Cup Final set for tonight in New York.
- •Wim Jansen played in 1974 and 1978 World Cup Finals.
- •Edson Braafheid represented Celtic during the 2010 final.
- •Juninho was part of Brazil's 2002 World Cup winning team.
- •Lionel Messi aims for a second World Cup victory.
- 2:30 PMYahoo Sports — World Cup Watch Party: The Final!
- 1:05 PMYahoo Sports — Celtic connections to Final of the World Cup
"It all comes down to this. It’s a great day to be a Barça fan and a terrible day to be a Madridista. Out of 48 teams, only two remain: Argentina and Spain. Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal. The Barcelona old guard and the young guns. All battling it out under the smoggy wildfire-choked skies […]
"All eyes will tonight be on New York as the World Cup Final takes place. Over the decades, there have been various Celtic connections to this stage of the world’s most famed sporting contest…One n...
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 19, 2026, 2:30 PMWorld Cup Watch Party: The Final!
It all comes down to this. It’s a great day to be a Barça fan and a terrible day to be a Madridista. Out of 48 teams, only two remain: Argentina and Spain. Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal. The Barcelona old guard and the young guns. All battling it out under the smoggy wildfire-choked skies […]
- Yahoo SportsJul 19, 2026, 1:05 PMCeltic connections to Final of the World Cup
All eyes will tonight be on New York as the World Cup Final takes place. Over the decades, there have been various Celtic connections to this stage of the world’s most famed sporting contest…One n...
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