World Cup: Now is when legends are born

Which star players will rise to the occasion at the 2026 World Cup? (Josh Heim/Yahoo Sports illustration)Thanks for joining us, Cape Verde. Appreciate your fight, Paraguay. Way to show up for most of your matches, USMNT. You got your turn onstage at a magnificent World Cup … and now it's time for the big dogs to take the spotlight. Six of the top eight squads in FIFA's worldwide rankings are still alive in this year's tournament, meaning we're in for something special when the semifi