A new wave of superstars will seek to snatch the headlines at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but two veterans are likely to garner most attention.

Recalling his team’s experience on the road to winning the 2022 trophy, Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni said it’s unwise to be celebrating the teams they will face in next year’s group stage.

That will then set up a potential clash in the quarterfinals of soccer's biggest names in Kansas City, Mo., at Arrowhead Stadium on July 11 – home of the NFL quarterback Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas...