Liverpool World Cup 2026 Guide: Schedule & Player Analysis

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So it would not surprise me if he bangs in a couple during the World Cup. Van Dijk’s pairing with Liverpool teammates Ryan Gravenberch and Cody Gakpo creates a familiarity that will only benefit the Dutch as they progress in the tournament.

Ibrahima Konate: Bolstering The French Defence Even though Ibrahima Konate’s Liverpool contract expires on June 30th and he has indicated he will not re-sign with the club, he has been a valuable piece for the Reds for the past five seasons. He was one of the more consistent players for Liverpool this past season and, as a result, was a constant fixture in the Reds' starting XI.

He has already scored in Sweden’s pre-World Cup friendly vs. rival Norway. Isak's domestic season was derailed by a devastating injury, but a strong World Cup performance will hopefully act as a springboard to a productive campaign for Liverpool beginning in August.