DREAM TEAM

The World Cup is the pinnacle of football and gives the greatest players on Earth an opportunity to showcase their talents on a global stage. Here are 10 superstars who have the potential to cement their legacies and lead their teams to glory.

- Dylan Appolis

KYLIAN MBAPPÉ (FRANCE) 

At the age of 19, Mbappé was the star at the previous World Cup in 2018, when Didier Deschamps' side claimed the title. Since then, Mbappé has gone from strength to strength.

In fact, he is now regarded as one of the world's best and most soughtafter players. Mbappé is one of the top stars to watch out for in Qatar, thanks to his quick feet, speed, and excellent ball control, as well as his outstanding dribbling ability.

NEYMAR (BRAZIL) 

The Paris Saint-Germain superstar will once again carry the burden and dreams of his country's hopes on the biggest stage.

He will be relishing the chance to lead Seleção to a world title for the first time since 2002. With impressive speed and technical ability and an eye for goal, Neymar, who is only three goals behind legend Pelé on Brazil's all-time top scorer list, is the player most fans want to watch during the World Cup.

LIONEL MESSI (ARGENTINA)

Messi has won almost every award in football, but he has yet to claim the World Cup.

At 35 years old, he now looks set for his last push at a winner's medal in Qatar. From his dribbling and ball control to his unrivalled goal-scoring ability, Messi will do everything in his power to bring the trophy home to Argentina for the first time since 1986.

KEVIN DE BRUYNE (BELGIUM)

De Bruyne was one of the standout performers at the most recent World Cup in 2018, where Belgium placed third. The Manchester City star is widely regarded as one of the world's best midfielders and this will be the perfect time to prove that.