Why Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Erling Halaand will wear special jerseys at FIFA World Cup 2026? Explained

As many as 891 players are making their FIFA World Cup debuts in 2026. Argentina's Lionel Messi, Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo and Mexico goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa are playing in their record sixth World Cup while Germany's Manuel Neuer is in his fifth appearance.