As the final whistle for the 2026 FIFA World Cup is sounded, mid-day enlists 11 players who made a massive mark on the global showpiece event in Canada, Mexico, and USA

Despite leading Golden Boot race with 10 goals after brace in 4-6 defeat to England in bronze medal match and emerging as highest scorer across World Cups with 22 goals, France skipper Kylian Mbappe insists reaching tournament finale would’ve meant far more than historic milestones