Clubs around MLS have long viewed the 2026 World Cup as a recruitment tool. Much as the league has hoped to use it as “rocket fuel” for general growth, there are gains to be had from North America hosting the biggest tournament in the sport’s history.Consider that this summer will expose more high-level players to state-of-the-art facilities at clubs around the league. Argentina is training at Sporting Kansas City’s facility, for instance, while Brazil is at Red Bull New York’s new training ground and Ivory Coast is at the Philadelphia Union’s, to name a few.Perhaps the fruit of this labor won’t be ripe for picking until the future. For others, though, including big-name players out of contract, this summer may be the start of a North American sojourn. To that end, we’ve identified a handful of players who fit the bill and some potential landing spots. While players will be handling their business on the field at the World Cup, there’s other business to consider once the final whistle blows on July 19 in New Jersey.A quick disclaimer for a couple players not listed below: Neymar’s camp has held talks with FC Cincinnati, but he is not out of contract this summer; his Santos deal runs until the end of December, hence his exclusion. Mohamed Salah, similarly, isn’t yet out of contract, despite his very public farewell from Liverpool. As for those who would be more obtainable in the coming weeks:Casemiro, BrazilBest fit: Inter MiamiLet’s start with one we know: the Brazil international midfielder is set to join Inter Miami after the World Cup, as previously reported by The Athletic. The only thing remaining is sorting compensation with the LA Galaxy, who hold his “discovery rights” and also strongly pursued the player.Casemiro, though, has made it clear he has picked Miami as his next destination once his Manchester United contract expires this summer.The 34-year-old will play a starring role for Brazil after a renaissance season in the Premier League. His nine goals marked a new career best, as he helped United finish third in the table.Miami doesn’t have an open designated player slot, meaning barring a departure of a DP, Casemiro will (at least initially) join on a contract worth no more than $1,803,125 annually. That’s a steep drop from his United contract and a fraction of what he can get in the Middle East.