The World Cup 2026 is now well underway - and it looks like all the big names have come to play!
Here in Scotland, it was John McGinn who was the hero as the national team sealed their first win at the tournament since 1990 with a 1-0 victory against Haiti last weekend, though the majority of headlines have been taken by goal-scoring superstars Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe, Erling Haaland and Harry Kane, who have all started the tournament by scoring two or more goals.
But will they be the men who end the tournament as the standout performers? With matchday one now done and dusted, we look at which players have been ranked the highest after their nation’s opening game - and we’ll be making sure we update with each passing round!
Here are the top 10 players that have performed the brightest at the World Cup, so far - according to popular statistics website FotMob.
5. Vozinha - Cape Verde
The 40-year-old goalkeeper became an overnight sensation when his impeccable performance helped Cape Verde seal a shock 0-0 draw with Spain on their World Cup debut. Made seven saves during the game, and prevented 1.45 goals. The top ranked goalkeeper at the tournament so far, he has recorded an average rating of 8.97 | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images
6. Elijah Just - New Zealand
The Motherwell star's talents have long been known in the Scottish Premiership, but he announced himself to the global audience with a sublime double in the 2-2 draw with Iran. His performance at the tournament so far has an average rating of 8.94 | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images
7. Yasin Ayari - Sweden
The star of the show for Sweden in their 5-1 thrashing of Tunisia, he scored twice for Graham Potter's side during their biggest World Cup win in 88 years. His performance at the tournament so far has an average rating of 8.94 | AFP via Getty Images Photo: Getty Images
8. Luis Diaz - Colombia
The Bayern Munich attacker was a standout performer in his side's comfortable 3-1 victory over Uzbekistan, bagging the all important second goal. His performance at the tournament so far has an average rating of 8.94. | Getty Images