Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
Sports Illustrated
Sports Illustrated
Sport
Andrew Headspeath

15 World Cup Superstars Who Could Have Represented Different Nations

Morocco made World Cup history in its Group C opener against Brazil at the 2026 World Cup, becoming the first-ever nation to field a starting XI of entirely foreign-born players.

The Atlas Lions were impressive as they earned a 1–1 draw thanks to stars who have birth certificates from countries including Spain, France, Netherlands and Canada.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.