Manchester United Stars at World Cup 2026: A Look at the Former Players Representing Their Countries
The upcoming World Cup 2026 will feature several familiar faces for Manchester United fans. Among the former Manchester United players participating in the tournament are Scott McTominay, Victor Lindelof, Anthony Elanga, Hannibal Mejbri, Romelu Lukaku, Zidane Iqbal, Marcelo Sabitzer, Cristiano Ronaldo, Wout Weghorst, Memphis Depay, Axel Tuanzebe, Aaron Wan-Bissaka, and Dean Henderson.
Scott McTominay has excelled at Napoli and will represent Scotland, while Victor Lindelof captains Sweden alongside Anthony Elanga. Hannibal Mejbri will play for Tunisia, Romelu Lukaku aims to shine for Belgium, and Zidane Iqbal continues his international career with Iraq. Marcelo Sabitzer will be a key player for Austria, with Ralf Rangnick as their coach.
Cristiano Ronaldo leads Portugal's strong team, hoping to make an impact at the age of 41. Wout Weghorst represents the Netherlands, while Memphis Depay plays for the Netherlands and Corinthians. Axel Tuanzebe and Aaron Wan-Bissaka helped DR Congo qualify, and Dean Henderson is part of England's squad as a goalkeeper.
The World Cup 2026 promises exciting matchups and potential showdowns between former Manchester United players, adding an extra layer of interest for fans of the club.