# World Cup: Kane, Mbappe, Messi, Haaland, who is THE star of the World Cup? With Niav Owens

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Podcast: [ABC SPORT Daily](https://stenobird.com/podcast/abc-sport-daily-5464714)
Published: 2026-07-02T05:30:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/abc-sport-daily/kane-mbappe-messi-haaland/106392216
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## Resource

This World Cup has largely been dominated by the biggest possible names. Mbappe, Kane, Messi and Haaland have shone when it mattered most. While the best SHOULD do just that, it's not always the case. Why are they shining and who will own the tournament once it's all said and done? We're digging in. Featured: NIav Owens, broadcaster, SBS Sport. To catch up on everything that’s making sports headlines recently, listen to more episodes of ABC Sport Daily,’ hosted by Patrick Stack on ABC listen or wherever you get your podcasts, and get in touch with them on social media via @abc_sport. In the episodes we will cover big sporting personalities and all sports, including cricket, soccer, F1, NBA, AFL, AFLW to NRLW & NRL news, to covering competitions like the Olympics, the World Cup, The Ashes, Grand Prix and Grand Finals and more. Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter

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