Outlets are predicting the starting lineups for various teams competing in the 2026 World Cup. Some teams, such as France, Portugal, and Canada, have had their potential starting XIs speculated about, with certain players like Kylian Mbappé and Cristiano Ronaldo mentioned as likely starters. The lineups for specific matches, including Portugal vs Nigeria and South Korea vs Czechia, have also been reported or predicted, although it is unclear which teams will ultimately emerge as contenders.