They are experts at striking a ball. And they can also strike a mean pose too.
Ahead of this tournament, soon after arriving in North America, all 1,248 player lined up for portraits and in some cases the results are eye-catching. If Norway's Erling Haaland in 'zen' meditation mode is a common sight, given his extraordinary scoring rate, below are some familiar faces in a different light.
Scroll down to see some of the World Cup's biggest names facing the FIFA cameras.
Sources: FIFA Official
PlayersThe best players in the world will be on display this summer at the 2026 World Cup . So, let’s rank them.
TeamsImage source, Getty Images Image caption, Jan Paul van Hecke won his 13th Netherlands cap in the 2-2 draw with Japan in Dallas
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