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Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappe lead top 10 players for 2026 World Cup

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 12:02 PM

Last updated Jun 9, 2026

Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappe lead top 10 players for 2026 World Cup

Summary

As the 2026 World Cup begins on June 11, players like Lamine Yamal, Kylian Mbappe, and Harry Kane headline the top 10 rankings. Yamal, recovering from a hamstring injury, is expected to make an impact if he returns during the group stage. Mbappe arrives off a challenging club season but boasts impressive World Cup stats. Kane, a frontrunner for the Ballon d'Or, looks to capitalize on his strong club form. Other notable names include Messi, among the top players at age 38, and emerging talents like Pedri and Erling Haaland. Fans eagerly await the tournament to witness these stars in action.

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By the Numbers

•World Cup starts on June 11 with Yamal and Mbappe among top players.
•Yamal may return from injury during the group stage.
•Mbappe has scored 12 goals in 14 World Cup matches.
•Kane leads players entering the tournament with a stellar club season.
•Messi's performance could mark his last at the World Cup.

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12:02 PMYahoo Sports — Yamal, Mbappe headline our top 10 rankings at 2026 World Cup

What they're saying

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These are the top 10 players at the 2026 World Cup. Young talents dominate the list, but Lionel Messi still finds his way in, even at age 38.
— Yahoo Sports

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