# FOX Sports FIFA World Cup Rank: Players 50-26

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Podcast: [Alexi Lalas’ State of the Union Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/alexi-lalas-state-of-the-union-podcast-171347)
Published: 2026-05-18T15:02:00+00:00
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## Resource

The FOX Sports FIFA World Cup Rank heats up! Join Alexi Lalas, Stu Holden, and Mo Edu as icons like Cristiano Ronaldo, Kevin De Bruyne, and Bukayo Saka enter the fray. From Luka Modrić to Virgil van Dijk, the world’s best face the countdown. See who makes the cut for players Top 25 on May 25th! Chapters:0:00 - Intro1:08 - Players 50-46: Marc Cucurella OVERRATED2:52 - Players 45-41: Rayan Cherki due for a breakout summer6:18 - Players 40-36: Ronaldo DISRESPECTED?!8:03 - Son Heung-min or Cristiano Ronaldo?14:25 - Players 35-31: Luka Modrić's final ride16:55 - Jamal Musiala is the German engine19:20 - Players 30-26: Is Alphonso Davies the best player in CONCACAF? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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