World Cup 2026 Stars & Dark Horses: Messi, Mbappé, Haaland & More

The 2026 World Cup is here, and it’s bigger than ever. From global superstars like Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé, Cristiano Ronaldo and Erling Haaland to under-the-radar dark horse teams that could shock the tournament, we break down everything you need to know ahead of kickoff.Ashley Haas is joined by Filippo Silva from Tactical Manager TV to preview the biggest World Cup stars, rising young talents, and surprise teams to watch. Can Messi and Ronaldo make one last run? Which dark horses like Japan, Colombia, or Norway could make a deep run? And who are the breakout players ready to take over the global stage? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.