The New York Times·1 min read·medium
Ranking the top 50 players at the 2026 World Cup: Who were the winners and losers from the last 16?

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Following the conclusion of the World Cup round of 16, The New York Times revisits its ranking of the top 50 players. The analysis utilizes a player-ratings model to evaluate performance throughout the tournament.
The round of 16 is over, and the business end of the World Cup is looming large. What better time to revisit The Athletic’s ranking of the top 50 players at the tournament? These are informed by our player-ratings model, which provides an objective a... [17268 chars]
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