World Cup Stars' Exhausting Seasons Revealed

BBC Sport has crunched the numbers to find which players and teams have endured the most grueling campaigns ahead of the World Cup. Since last summer’s Club World Cup in the US, top stars have racked up staggering minute totals through qualifiers, friendlies, and domestic fixtures. The data highlights potential fatigue risks for key performers as the tournament approaches. Players like Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé, and Erling Haaland have been logging heavy minutes across competitions, raising q...