FIFA WC 2026: 5 stars to watch out for as France face Spain

FIFA WC 2026: 5 players to watch out as France face Spain (Pics: X) Mid-Day Sports By Atharva Upasani Published Jul 14, 2026 [{ "selector": ".imaoe-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-309px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Undoubtedly the main man to watch out for in this clash, Mbappe has taken the World Cup by storm. The French captain is the joint top scorer at the World Cup [{ "selector": ".imaoe-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-309px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Spain`s teenage prodigy Lamine Yamal is the player to watch out for the 2010 champions. The 19-year-old is already established as one of the world`s best [{ "selector": ".imaoe-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-309px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

The left-footed star player has been the assist king for France at the WC. Olise and Mbappe combination has worked wonders for the French team [{ "selector": ".imaoe-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-309px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

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