The players at the World Cup who are out of contract: From Stones and Salah to Modric

This is an updated version of an article first published on June 14.Eye-catching performances at a World Cup can change the trajectory of a player’s career. It is men’s football’s biggest shop window.While most players have been focused on glory with their countries, for those out of contract, the tournament is also the perfect opportunity to impress as they try to find new clubs. Typically, football players’ contracts expire on June 30. As that date has now come around, let’s look at the updated list.At this World Cup, over 25 players are out of contract. From Premier League champions to international team captains, here is a list of those players, followed by (just for fun) The Athletic’s combined XI of soon-to-be free agents who have been competing in North America.You can also find the players who weren’t retained by their Premier League clubs here.World Cup players who are out of contract:

Abdul Mumin, 27, Ghana (Last club: Rayo Vallecano)

Angus Gunn, 30, Scotland (Last club: Nottingham Forest)

Axel Tuanzebe, 28, DR Congo (Last club: Burnley)

Bamba Dieng, 26, Senegal (Last club: Lorient)