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Collage of World Cup 2026 cult heroes including Dan Burn, Orlando Gill, Ibrahim Hassan, and Elijah Just in action. — latest news and analysis.

World Cup 2026 Cult Heroes: Where Are They Now?

From Elijah Just's stunning goals to Orlando Gill's penalty heroics, we catch up with the breakout stars of the FIFA World Cup 2026 and their latest club moves and milestones.

Collage of footballers who made big transfers after World Cup performances, including Marc-Vivien Foe, Gilberto Silva, Javier Mascherano, and Mesut

Transfers 6 weeks ago

World Cup Stars Who Secured Big Transfers

The World Cup has long served as a global showcase, and several players have leveraged standout performances into major moves. From Marc-Vivien Foe to Mesut Ozil, these athletes turned tournament heroics into career-defining transfers.

Jude Bellingham in action at the 2026 FIFA World Cup

Players 9 weeks ago

Rooney: Bellingham is World Cup's best player

Wayne Rooney has named Jude Bellingham as the best player at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, praising the England star's performances.

A football field with a silhouette of a player and a question mark, representing the 'Who Am I?' quiz game. — latest news and analysis.

Players 11 weeks ago

Who Am I? Guess the World Cup Star – Day 30

Test your football knowledge with the latest 'Who Am I?' challenge. Each day a new footballer is revealed through clues; guess correctly in fewer attempts for a higher score. Today's puzzle is set by BBC Sport's Joe Rindl.

Players 12 weeks ago

England camp life: Morgan Rogers talks food, friends and home comforts

BBC Sport's Kelly Somers speaks with Morgan Rogers about life in the England camp in Kansas City, covering favourite food, best mates and home comforts.

A football quiz interface showing a silhouette of a player with question marks and clue numbers, inviting users to guess the World Cup star.

Players 12 weeks ago

Who Am I? Guess the World Cup Star – Clue No. 19

Test your football knowledge with BBC Sport's daily 'Who Am I?' quiz. Each day a new footballer is featured; unlock clues with each wrong guess. Score points by identifying the player in as few attempts as possible.

A football field with a silhouette of a player and a question mark, representing the mystery World Cup star quiz. — latest news and analysis.

Players 12 weeks ago

Who Am I? Guess the World Cup Star – Clue No. 18

BBC Sport's daily football quiz returns with a new mystery World Cup star. Players must identify the footballer using as few clues as possible, with scores based on attempts. Today's puzzle is set by Adam Millington.

Screenshot of an interactive map showing World Cup players' birthplaces and ancestral origins across the globe. — latest news and analysis.

Players June 10, 2026

Interactive Tool Reveals World Cup Players' Local Roots

A new interactive tool lets football fans discover which World Cup players have roots in their region. Users can search by location to find players born in or with family origins from that area, highlighting the tournament's global diversity.

Andy Robertson in Scotland kit, smiling, with Portuguese flag emoji overlay, symbolizing his companion at the 2026 World Cup.

Players June 9, 2026

Andy Robertson to Have Portuguese Companion at 2026 World Cup

Scotland captain Andy Robertson will have a familiar face alongside him at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, as a dream nurtured together comes to fruition.