In November, up to 832 of the best soccer players in the world will travel to Qatar with the hope of lifting the World Cup for their country. Of that group, there's a clear top tier.
To prepare for the 22nd rendition of the tournament and the wealth of talent that will be participating, FOX Sports soccer analyst and former USMNT midfielder Stu Holden is counting down the 50 best players that are expected to be at the 2022 World Cup. This story will be updated as the countdown progresses.
50. Raúl Jiménez
As long as he's fit and in form, Jiménez will be a factor in Mexico's attack.
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Stu Holden explains why Mexico's Raul Jimenez's is ranked No. 50.
49. Yunus Musah
Only 19 years old, Yunus Musah can be one of the breakout stars of this year's World Cup.
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USMNT's Yunus Musah is known for his technical abilities, movement and strength.
48. Hirving Lozano
Chucky Lozano brings a level of experience and reliability to a young Mexico team.
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Mexico's Hirving Lozano is known for his speed, dribbling and finishing.
47. Christian Eriksen
Following a health scare at Euro 2020, Christian Eriksen's return to the World Cup with Denmark promises to be something special.
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Denmark's Christian Eriksen is known for his passing, technical abilities, and set pieces.
46. Timo Werner
It's going to take a lot to beat Germany if Timo Werner is finishing his chances in Qatar.
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Germany's Timo Werner is known for his speed, movement and finishing.
45. Aurélien Tchouaméni
If France are better in 2022 than they were in 2018, it's likely that Aurélien Tchouaméni will be one of the main reasons.
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France's Aurélien Tchouaméni is known for his passing, endurance and technical ability.
44. Darwin Núñez
Can Liverpool's £85 million man breathe new life into an aging Uruguay side?
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Uruguay's Darwin Núñez is known for his finishing, physicality and technical ability.
43. Édouard Mendy
Édouard Mendy's stock can continue its rapid ascent with a strong showing at the World Cup.
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Senegal's Edouard Mendy is known for his size, shot-stopping and crosses.
42. Gareth Bale
Gareth Bale finally got Wales back to the World Cup — now the real work begins for the five-time Champions League winner.
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Wales' Gareth Bale is known for his technical ability, speed and finishing.
41. Weston McKennie
McKennie is the engine that makes the USMNT go.
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USMNT's Weston McKennie is known for his physicality, technical ability and aerial ability.
40. Memphis Depay
The Netherlands will heavily rely on Depay — their star striker — for goals at the World Cup.
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Netherlands' Memphis Depay is known for his finishing, technical ability and confidence.
39. Christian Pulisic
Pulisic has stepped up for the USMNT on the international stage time and time again. Will he do it again at the World Cup?
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USMNT's Christian Pulisic is known for his finishing, technical ability and speed.
38. Kingsley Coman
After missing out on the fun in 2018, Kingsley Coman will finally get the chance to make his mark on France at the World Cup.
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France's Kingsley Coman is known for his speed, dribbling and crossing.
37. Christopher Nkunku
Knunku can reach superstar status with a strong showing at the World Cup.
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France's Christopher Nkunku is known for his finishing, speed and passing.
36. Antonio Rüdiger
Nothing will come easy for Germany's opponents with Antonio Rüdiger leading the back line.
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Germany's Antonio Rüdiger is known for his tackling, strength and aerial ability.
35. Rodri
Rodri isn't the flashiest player in Spain's midfield, but his role is vital to its success.
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Spain's Rodri is known for his positioning, tackling and passing.
34. Dušan Vlahović
Serbia finally have a star striker to lead their formidable attack.
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Serbia's Dusan Vlahovic is known for his finishing, movement and aerial ability.
33. Lisandro Martinez
After completing a move to Manchester United in the summer, Martinez will face his biggest challenge yet: leading Argentina's defense at the World Cup.
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Argentina's Lisandro Martinez is known for his positioning, passing and tackling.
32. Gavi
Gavi was this year's Golden Boy winner. Will he also nab Young Player of the Tournament at the World Cup?
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Spain's Gavi is known for his technical ability, passing and endurance.
31. Bernardo Silva
Bernardo Silva raises the ceiling of Portugal's attack with his perfect passing.
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Bernardo Silva is known for his passing, positioning and technical ability.
30. Ángel Di María
Di María's proven track record at the World Cup will be valuable to Argentina's attack.
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Argentina's Ángel Di María is known for his speed, finishing and passing.
29. Frenkie De Jong
Frenkie De Jong will be flying all from end-to-end in the Dutch's midfield.
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Frenkie de Jong is known for his movement, passing and technical ability.
28. Rodrigo De Paul
De Paul has an important role to play in Argentina's midfield, and it's not just protecting Lionel Messi at all costs.
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Rodrigo De Paul is known for his endurance, tackling and passing.
27. Marquinhos
Marquinhos will lead Brazil from the back at the World Cup.
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Marquinhos is known for his smarts, technical ability and positioning.
26. Alphonso Davies
There's no slowing down the Canadian superstar.
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Alphonso Davies is known for his speed, technical ability and crossing.
25. Alisson
Along with their tried and true defense, Brazil will have one of the best shot-stoppers in the world in their goal at the World Cup.
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Allison is known for his reflexes, saves and distribution.
24. Bruno Fernandes
Between Bruno Fernandes and Bernardo Silva, Portugal's strikers will have no shortage of opportunities in front of goal.
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Bruno Fernandes is known for his technical ability, passing, and finishing.
23. Rúben Dias
After being buried on the bench at the 2018 World Cup, Rúben Dias will be one of the top center-backs at the 2022 World Cup.
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Rúben Dias is known for his strength, aerial ability and organization.
22. Romelu Lukaku
If healthy, Big Rom will have the opportunity to show how he got his nickname.
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Belgium's Romelu Lukaku is known for his finishing, aerial ability and strength.
21. Phil Foden
Phil Foden's first World Cup promises to be a memorable one.
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Phil Foden is known for his passing, technical ability, movement and earns the 21st spot on Stu Holden’s Top 50 Players in the 2022 FIFA Men’s World Cup.
20. Thomas Müller
After disappointing at the 2018 World Cup, Thomas Müller can finally get his legendary World Cup career back on track.
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Thomas Müller is known for his positioning, finishing and movement.
19. Lautaro Martínez
The shifty striker will make Argentina's attack more dynamic.
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Lautaro Martinez is known for his movement, finishing and technical ability.
18. Casemiro
You can expect Casemiro to bring some grit to Brazil's midfield.
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Brazil's Casemiro is known for his tackling, positioning and passing.
17. Thibaut Courtois
Courtois' acrobatic saves will be back on the World Cup stage.
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Belgium's Thibaut Courtois is known for his size, reflexes and technical ability.
16. Sadio Mané
Mané will miss the World Cup due to a leg injury.
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Mané is knows for his speed, finishing and technical ability.
15. Raheem Sterling
Sterling has enjoyed plenty of success at the club level — can he finally replicate it at the international level?
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Sterling is knows for his speed, finishing and movement.
14. Son Heung-min
South Korea's smiley star will try lead to his team out of a tough group that features Portugal, Ghana and Uruguay.
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Son Heung-Min is knows for his speed, finishing and passing.
13. Pedri
Despite being just 19 years old, Pedri is arguably Spain's most important player at the World Cup.
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SPedri is knows for his technical ability, endurance and passing.
12. Luka Modrić
Modrić was the Golden Ball winner at the 2018 World Cup in Russia. Can he replicate that success four years later at the age of 37?
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Modric is known for his technical ability, endurance and passing.
11. Harry Kane
The Golden Boot-winner in 2018, Harry Kane is expected to pour on goals in a group that's not known for its defense.
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Kane is known for his finishing, passing and link-up play.
10. Virgil van Dijk
The Netherlands' back line is one of the most feared in the world and van Dijk is the main reason.
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Van Djik is known for his defending, tackling and aerial ability.
9. Joshua Kimmich
Kimmich's first World Cup was one to forget. Can his second one make up for it?
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Kimmich is known for his endurance, tackling and smarts.
8. Vinicius Junior
Vinicius's breakout with Real Madrid at the club level will almost surely be followed by a breakout on the world stage.
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Junior is known for his speed, technical ability and finishing.
7. Robert Lewandowski
There's no question as to whether Lewandowski will score goals. The question is: will it be enough to get Poland past the group stage?
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Lewandowski is known for his finishing, aerial ability and strength.
6. Kevin de Bruyne
At 31 years old, this might be Kevin de Bruyne's last chance to get Belgium to the World Cup Final.
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Belgium's Kevin De Bruyne is known for his finishing, technical ability and passing.
5. Neymar
Neymar has all the surrounding talent he needs to win the World Cup, but so do the other top teams at the tournament.
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Brazil's Neymar is known for his speed, dribbling and passing.
4. Cristiano Ronaldo
Can Ronaldo bounce back from a nightmare start to the Premier League season?
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Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo is known for his finishing, technical ability and aerial ability.
3. Karim Benzema
A worthy Ballon d'Or winner, Benzema faces his greatest challenge yet: making the reigning World Cup champions better without stepping on anyone's — namely Kylian Mbappe's — toes.
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France's Karim Benzema is known for his finishing, movement and technical ability.
2. Lionel Messi
A World Cup win would cement Lionel Messi's status as the greatest soccer player of his generation, and maybe of all time.
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Argentina's Lionel Messi is known for his finishing, passing and technical ability.
1. Kylian Mbappé
Mbappé bustedt onto the scene at the 2018 World Cup and left with the trophy. How will his 2022 campaign compare?
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Mbappé is known for his speed, technical ability, finishing and is No. 1 in Stu Holden's Top 50 Players in the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
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