2022 World Cup Trivia: ESPN Ranks the Top 25 Players

The World Cup is the premier soccent event in the world. Occurring every 4 years, nations try their best to field teams that will advance to the World Cup tournament. This year, for the 1st time, 32 teams (instead of 24) will advance to the World Cup. Can you identify the best players participating in this tournament? The match has begun!

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For what nation does Joao Cancelo play?

Brazil's Neymar is ranked #6 overall. What is his club team?

For what nation does Federico Valverde play?

For what nation does Joshua Kimmich play?

For what nation does Sadio Mane play?

For what nation does Bernardo Silva play?

For what nation does Cristiano Ronaldo play?

For what nation does Manuel Neuer play?

For what nation does Ruben Dias play?

For what nation does Vinicius Junior play?

Poland's Robert Lewandowski is ranked #5 overall. What is his club team?

For what nation does Thibault Courtois play?

For what nation does Alphonso Davies play?

For what nation does Kevin De Bruyne play?

Brazil's Allison is ranked 21st. What is his club team?

For what nation does Harry Kane play?

For what nation does Luka Modric play?

Ranked #1 overall, for what nation does Kylian Mbappe play?

For what nation does Jude Bellingham play?

For what nation does Lionel Messi play?

For what nation does Virgil van Dijk play?

Son Heung-Min is a striker for South Korea. What is his club team?

For what nation does Pedri play?

For what nation does Karim Benzema play?

For what nation does Phil Foden play?

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