Local pledges: Canada on the attack
Alphonso Davies
- Position: Lateral/Extreme
- Club: Bayern Munich
- Fast, charismatic and with Champions League experience. He will be the face of the Canadian team.
Jonathan David
- Position: Forward
- Club: Lille (France)
- One of Canada's most consistent scorers, with a nose for the box.
Ismaël Koné and Tajon Buchanan
- Young players with great projection in European leagues. They represent the new competitive DNA of the country.
World stars who could dominate the tournament
Kylian Mbappé (France)
- Already a world champion and a reference for his national team. At the age of 27 in 2026, he will be at his peak.
Jude Bellingham (England)
- Talented Real Madrid midfielder with great vision and mettle.
Vinícius Jr. (Brazil)
- Real Madrid offensive figure, could lead the new post-Neymar Brazil.
Jamal Musiala (Germany)
- Creative and fast, he will be key to Germany's revival after Qatar 2022.
Last function?
Lionel Messi
- If he decides to play, it would be at the age of 39. A surprise parition is not out of the question.
Cristiano Ronaldo
- Very unlikely, but his legacy still weighs heavily in the World Cup environment.
Young people who could explode in 2026
- Endrick (Brazil), Lamine Yamal (Spain), Warren Zaïre-Emery (France), Alejandro Garnacho (Argentina)...
The future of soccer is at stake now, and 2026 will be its catapult.
How to see them up close?
- Training sessions open to the public: Some teams allow access to certain training sessions in sports centers.
- Fan Zones: Ideal places to follow games on giant screens, with parallel activities.
- Sponsor events: Some players attend fan meetings or product launches.
The Canada 2026 World Cup will be a showcase of international and local talent. From established idols to future stars, every match will be an opportunity to witness history in real time.