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#32 — Rodri
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#32 — Rodri

Spain — Midfielder

It feels a little strange to have Rodri this low on a list like this, because at his best he is one of the most important players in world soccer. The Manchester City midfielder won the 2024 Men’s Ballon d’Or...

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#32 — Egypt

Group: G — Belgium, Egypt, Iran, New Zealand

#33 — Weston McKennie
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#33 — Weston McKennie

While Christian Pulisic is often seen as the star of the show for the US team and its most prominent attacker, Weston McKennie may be...
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#33 — Ivory Coast

Group: E — Germany, Curaçao, Ivory Coast, Ecuador

#34 — Cristiano Ronaldo
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#34 — Cristiano Ronaldo

At this point, there is not much left for Cristiano Ronaldo to prove, which is part of what makes him so fascinating to watch. Now...
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#34 — Ghana

Group: L — England, Croatia, Ghana, Panama

#35 — Luka Modrić
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#35 — Luka Modrić

There are flashier young stars in this tournament, but few players will be more compelling to watch than Luka Modrić. Now 40 years old, the...