With less than a week to go until this year’s World Cup, it’s time to start taking a closer look at those who are set to play.
CNN Sports staff pick their must-watch players for the upcoming World Cup in North America.
Choices include Norway's Erling Haaland, who is making his tournament debut.
France's Kylian Mbappé also features among the selections.
AI-generated summary was reviewed by a CNN editor.
With less than a week to go until this year’s World Cup, it’s time to start taking a closer look at those who are set to play.
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