World Cup Rank: The 50 best players in 2026

ESPN has published a comprehensive report revealing the top 50 players in the 2026 World Cup. According to the report, Argentine player Lionel Messi, Qatari player Akram Afif, and Spanish player Pedri top this list. The list also includes many prominent players from various participating teams, such as Brazilian Neymar and French Kylian Mbappé. This ranking is an indicator of the extremely high level of players in this global tournament.