The 2026 edition gets under way on Thursday evening as Mexico face South Africa (8pm UK time). Four ex-Cobblers players will be in action this summer, adding their names to a surprisingly long list of players and managers with Sixfields connections who have graced the biggest stage of all. Here, we take a look at some of the club’s notable World Cup representatives over the years…
17. Darren Bazeley
Not an ex-Cobbler but he was born and raised in Northampton and played for junior teams in the town. Headed to New Zealand during his playing career and stayed out there. Now the All Whites head coach and will lead his adopted nation at the World Cup this summer Photo: Phil Walter
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