When the winning team lifts the 2025–26 UEFA Champions League trophy, many of its players will look to a quick transition to the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico.
For players from those host nations, the 2025–26 European seasons mean that much more, with hopes of building form and confidence heading into the tournament, and what better way to do that than a deep run in Europe’s top club competition?
