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Of the 1,248 players at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, 22 have previously won the trophy. Germany, France, and Argentina are the only past champions represented, with Argentina leading with 17 returning players from their 2022 victory.
Zinedine Zidane remains the only player to score two headers in a World Cup final, achieving the feat in France's 3-0 win over Brazil in 1998. The French legend's headed goals came from two first-half corners, a record unmatched in subsequent tournaments.
Benjamin Pavard's sensational goal for France against Argentina in the 2018 World Cup round of 16 is remembered as one of the tournament's finest. The right-back's curling strike drew France level at 2-2, helping them to a 4-3 victory en route to winning the World Cup. Pavard's goal won the Goal of the Tournament award.
Michael Olise scored a hat-trick for France in a friendly match tonight, bringing his total goal contributions to 57 across all competitions for club and country.