{"id":76921,"date":"2026-03-26T06:17:20","date_gmt":"2026-03-26T04:17:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tiktik-online.co.il\/world-cup-2026-stars\/"},"modified":"2026-09-28T13:35:39","modified_gmt":"2026-09-28T10:35:39","slug":"world-cup-2026-stars","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tiktik-online.co.il\/en\/world-cup-2026-stars\/","title":{"rendered":"The big stars of World Cup 2026 \u2014 who to watch?"},"content":{"rendered":"

World Cup 2026 will bring together all the biggest football stars of the current generation in one arena. Mbapp\u00e9, Haaland, Vin\u00edcius J\u00fanior, Lamine Yamal and Jude Bellingham \u2014 these are just some of the names who will write the tournament's big storylines. Which of them will get to lift the trophy in July 2026?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kylian Mbapp\u00e9 \u2014 the man who wants to conquer the world again<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Kylian Mbapp\u00e9 is without doubt one of the most talked-about players heading into World Cup 2026. The Frenchman, who moved to Real Madrid, will enter the tournament at the peak of his form \u2014 at 27, with experience from the previous World Cup (2022) and a fierce desire to win his first world title. France, who already won in 2018 and came close to winning again in 2022, will rely on Mbapp\u00e9 as their unquestioned leader. His speed, his decisions on the pitch and his ability to decide matches on his own make him a player every football fan will want to watch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the 2022 tournament in Qatar, Mbapp\u00e9 was the top scorer with 8 goals before France lost on penalties to Argentina. His three goals in the final \u2014 a record \u2014 turned him into a legend before the age of 25. In 2026 he arrives with even more experience, immense motivation, and the backing of Real Madrid<\/a> behind him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Erling Haaland, Vin\u00edcius J\u00fanior and Lamine Yamal \u2014 the next generation arrives<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Erling Haaland \u2014 known as Norway's goal machine \u2014 will arrive at World Cup 2026 after years of scoring records in the Premier League with Manchester City. At 25, he will be at the peak of his career. The key question: will Norway manage to reach the knockout stages and let him shine?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vin\u00edcius J\u00fanior, the Brazilian benchmark, will arrive with even more maturity after his brilliant years at Real Madrid. Brazil is hungry for a win \u2014 20 years have passed since their last title (2002) \u2014 and much of the responsibility rests on him. Alongside him is Lamine Yamal of Barcelona \u2014 the young Spaniard who is starting to impress the entire world, and who will arrive at World Cup 2026 at just 19 years old with rich international experience. Jude Bellingham, the Englishman from Real Madrid, completes the picture: a generation of stars who want to announce themselves to the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

FAQ<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Q: When is World Cup 2026 held?<\/strong>
A: World Cup 2026 opens on 11 June 2026 and the final takes place on 19 July 2026 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q: How many national teams will take part in World Cup 2026?<\/strong>
A: For the first time in history, 48 national teams will take part \u2014 up from 32 in the previous tournament.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q: Will Israel take part in World Cup 2026?<\/strong>
A: Israel is still in the qualifying process and its chances of reaching the tournament depend on the qualifying results \u2014 developments should be followed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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