6. Franz Beckenbauer "The Kaiser" redefined the role of sweeper with his ball-playing skills, leading Germany to World Cup victory as both player (1974, West Germany) and manager (1990). Beckenbauer's ...

Lionel Scaloni's Argentina side booked their place in the 2026 finals and will be looking to make it two in a row after title success at Qatar 2022.

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Beckenbauer won multiple league titles, domestic cups, and European Cups with Bayern Munich, securing two Ballon d'Or's as a defender. He won Euro '72 and the World Cup in 1974. Gibraltar (Liam Walker ...