Florian Wirt

The latest instalment in our four-part series, which analyses the performances of former Kopa Trophy nominees at the 2026 World Cup, focuses on Florian Wirtz. The German, who was nominated for the award in 2021 and 2022, arrived at the tournament as one of the German national team’s great hopes.

Four Ballon d’Or nominated superstars are primed to participate in their first World Cup tournament. The expectation on each to perform is almost too much to bear.