Ranking the top 15 players left at the 2026 World Cup: Where Messi, Mbappe, Haaland land in contention

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is entering its final stages, with approximately 10 days of competition remaining. Sporting News has ranked the top 15 players still in contention at the tournament, with global stars Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé, and Erling Haaland all featured among those expected to influence the outcome. The ranking highlights the key individuals who could prove decisive as the competition heads toward its conclusion.