According to Manchester Evening News, no club had more players involved in this FIFA World Cup than Manchester City. These figures don't include Kalvin Phillips and Sergio Gómez, who left the club during the summer.

Of these 17 players, only one left early. Uzbekistan, featuring Manchester City players in their squad, was the only team with City representation that failed to advance from the group stage. Additionally, Manchester City completed one of its most significant summer transfers during the World Cup period. English prospect Kalvin Phillips joined the club from Leeds United in a deal worth £116 million.

As the FIFA World Cup progressed from the knockout stages onwards, Manchester City players' performances were rated.

O'Reilly

Starting with England's prospect, O'Reilly participated in England's opening group match against Croatia, but his performance didn't reach the level he displayed when winning the Premier League Young Player of the Year last season. He came off the bench against Ghana, created threats, and had a late effort saved by Butland. Against Panama, he returned to the starting lineup and showed more of his abilities. 6/10

Guéhi

Surprisingly, England didn't start Guéhi against Croatia in their opening match, instead preferring Phillips and Konsa. Guéhi returned for the Ghana match, with limited defensive work but frequent ball touches and good build-up play. His header late in the match was close to scoring. He started against Panama and has clearly secured his knockout stage position. 6/10

Trafford

Trafford's World Cup journey has been as expected. As England's third-choice goalkeeper, he will find it difficult to get playing time unless there are significant issues with the other goalkeepers. He's an important squad member and will gain valuable experience from a major tournament. 5/10

Rúben Dias

The Portuguese defender faced Real Madrid's interest in signing him away from the club this summer. After returning from injury at the end of last season, he hadn't played for Manchester City. In Portugal's opening match against Ghana, he remained on the bench. He later played in matches against Uzbekistan and Colombia, helping keep his team's goal intact. 5/10

Khusanov

Uzbekistan reached the World Cup knockout stage for the first time in history, and Khusanov has been a key player for the team. In the Colombia match, he blocked Luis Díaz late in the second half with a challenge that went viral on social media. He had a difficult time in the 5-0 loss to Portugal. In Uzbekistan's final group match against the Democratic Republic of the Congo, he played the full 90 minutes, and while his team led at one point, they eventually lost 3-1. 5/10

Nunes

Nunes had a strong season with Manchester City last season and secured his position as a regular right-back. However, Portugal coach Roberto Martínez favoured former Manchester City player Cancelo, and Nunes only received 2 minutes as a substitute against Colombia. 5/10

Riyad Aït-Nouri

As Algeria's key player, he helped guide his team to the Round of 32. While he struggled against Messi's Argentina in the opening match, he performed well in the important win against Jordan with good ball control and composure, contributing to the team's success. Coming off the bench against Austria in the final group match, his team earned a point and advanced to the knockout stage. 6/10

Gvardiol

His performance wasn't at his best level. This is understandable—he spent most of 2026 recovering from a leg injury. He was somewhat unstable in the England match and came off early in Croatia's 1-0 win over Panama. Against Ghana, he only played the final two minutes, raising questions about his fitness. 4/10

Aké

The experienced defender came off the bench in the second half of the Netherlands' 2-2 draw with Japan and didn't play in the Netherlands' win against Sweden. He started in the final group match and played well at left-back, helping Netherlands easily defeat Tunisia. 7/10

Rodri

He is Spain's midfield leader and played well in the impressive performance against Costa Rica, performing excellently without completely dominating. He maintained his good form in Spain's win over Saudi Arabia. Against Uruguay, Spain's match where they topped their group, he played the full 90 minutes. 7/10

Roijters

As a key player in the Netherlands' midfield, Roijters under Ronald Koeman provided support for the team's excellent group-stage performances. While he hasn't made headlines, he played effectively at the back. 7/10

Kovačić

The experienced player came off the bench against England with a significant impact. He started against Panama as Croatia earned a 1-0 win but had a difficult time. He started in the crucial match against Ghana and helped Croatia qualify as runners-up in their group. 7/10

Ryan Charki

It was difficult to find a place on France's star-studded lineup, and his brief substitute appearance in France's opening match against Senegal wasn't impressive. Against Iraq, he came off the bench for 25 minutes and showed marked improvement. He also received similar playing time against Norway. 6/10

Doku

After the first match, he temporarily left the World Cup for the birth of his wife's first child, which generated much discussion. The winger showed outstanding qualities in Belgium's opening draw with Egypt and played in Belgium's 5-1 win over New Zealand upon his return. 6/10

Mamoush

While he hasn't scored or created a goal, he helped Egypt reach the knockout stage. Coming off the bench in Egypt's final group match against Iran, he entered during the first half and played with full intensity. 7/10

Sumanya

While he played quietly in the opening match, he scored the winning goal in Ghana's win over Panama. He played actively and effectively against England. In Croatia's match, he played the full 90 minutes and helped Ghana advance successfully. 7/10

Haaland

He is the lifeblood of Norway's team. He scored two goals in Norway's win over Iran, earning his first World Cup goals. He then added two more goals in the crucial win against Senegal, leading Norway to the knockout stage. He has a genuine chance of winning the Golden Boot. He rested in Norway's final group match, a heavy defeat to France. 9/10

Ánderson

True, he is not yet a Manchester City player, but he will be soon. Manchester City completed his £116 million transfer, and he will arrive at the Etihad Stadium. He performed outstandingly at this World Cup. He played well in England's opening match against Croatia. Against Ghana, while England couldn't break through the opponent's defense, his performance remains effective. After overcoming injury concerns, he started against Panama and continued to demonstrate his quality. 8/10

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