Top 100 Players in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Ranked

Top 100 Players In The 2026 FIFA World Cup, Ranked
Published on May 5, 2026
The best players in the world showcased their talent at the 2026 World Cup. FOX Sports, with contributions from on-air experts Alexi Lalas, Maurice Edu, and Stu Holden, ranked the top 100 players expected to feature in the tournament, co-hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada. The countdown commenced with players ranked from 100 to 76.

Among the ranked players, USA captain Christian Pulisic drew attention, as did football legends Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, who faced comparisons against emerging stars such as Kylian Mbappé. The list also highlighted newcomers like Erling Haaland and Lamine Yamal, raising questions about their impact.

Starting off the countdown:
100. Pervis Estupiñán | Defender | Ecuador
- Age: 28
- National team appearances: 52
- Club team: AC Milan (Italy)

Estupiñán transitioned from Brighton, where he excelled in the Premier League, to AC Milan. Expected to be a key player for Ecuador, he is regarded as an underestimated talent.

99. Alexander Isak | Forward | Sweden
- Age: 26
- National team appearances: 56
- Club team: Liverpool (England)

Isak's scoring prowess at Newcastle paved the way for a move to Liverpool. Despite injury setbacks this season, he remains a significant scoring threat.

98. Kim Min-jae | Defender | South Korea
- Age: 29
- National team appearances: 77
- Club team: Bayern Munich (Germany)

Following a triumph with Napoli, Kim is positioned to strengthen the Korean defense but is still vying for a starting spot with Bayern Munich.

97. Bradley Barcola | Forward | France
- Age: 23
- National team appearances: 18
- Club team: Paris Saint-Germain (France)

As a rising French talent, Barcola is noted for his role at PSG, especially after last season’s Champions League success.

96. Lisandro Martínez | Defender | Argentina
- Age: 28
- National team appearances: 26
- Club team: Manchester United (England)

Martínez is likely to serve as a backup in the Argentinian defense, contributing to the squad as a valuable asset.

The list continues with players like Phil Foden, Kaoru Mitoma, Marcus Thuram, and others, emphasizing their respective skills and contributions to their teams. The countdown reflects the anticipation for the World Cup, set to kick off this summer.