Which World Cup Cup stars have roots near you?
Ahead of the 2026 Men's World Cup, a data-driven feature explores the local roots of players from England and Scotland. The analysis maps the regional origins of current and past football stars.
Why it matters
This provides cultural context and fan engagement for the upcoming tournament by connecting professional athletes to their local communities.
Share Save Add as preferred on Google Phil Leake , Data journalist , Jess Carr , Data designer and Yazmina Garcia BBC The 2026 men s World Cup kicks off this week across the US, Mexico and Canada, with excited football fans preparing to cheer on England and Scotland.
The article is a data-driven human interest piece with no political or social bias.
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