The Best Midfielders at World Cup 2026
Portugal's Bruno Fernandes and Vitinha, Spain's Pedri, England's Bellingham — we rank the 10 midfielders who will decide World Cup 2026, with the verified 2025-26 numbers behind every pick.
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Transfers
Crysencio Summerville Seals Shock £68m Move to Al Hilal
Crysencio Summerville has completed a surprise £68 million transfer to Saudi Pro League side Al Hilal, with David Ornstein confirming the deal. The move comes as a blow to Manchester United, who had identified the winger as a potential replacement for Marcus Rashford.
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