{"id":173998,"date":"2026-06-22T09:19:02","date_gmt":"2026-06-22T13:19:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ripped.topps.com\/?p=173998"},"modified":"2026-06-22T09:19:35","modified_gmt":"2026-06-22T13:19:35","slug":"2026-world-cup-collect-englands-best-topps-cards","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ripped.topps.com\/uk\/2026-world-cup-collect-englands-best-topps-cards\/","title":{"rendered":"2026 World Cup | Collect England’s Best Topps Cards"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Chase the Three Lions<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Is football finally coming home? England <\/strong>have been knocking on the door in recent major international tournaments, and the Three Lions are considered one of the favorites at the 2026 World Cup, with more than enough talent to get the job done.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

From a striker at the peak of his powers to an array of midfield stars and a sensational winger, there are a ton of players to chase in this year’s England squad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Collectors can chase Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham, Bukayo Saka, Kobbie Mainoo, and Declan Rice<\/strong> during the 2026 World Cup<\/strong>. Their Topps cards combine superstar appeal, international pedigree, rookie-card upside, and strong collector demand as England <\/strong>pursues its first World Cup title since 1966. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Let’s take a look at some of the top England players to collect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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England & Topps at the World Cup<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The Captain: Harry Kane<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Player info<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 england’s all-time leading scorer, kane is coming off a historic season with bayern munich in which he scored 61 goals in all competitions<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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\u2022 kane’s ucl chrome debut superfractor<\/a> sold for $6,300<\/a> in january, 2025<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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\u2022 “Look, playing for England is my favourite thing to do. I wear the shirt with immense pride. I wear the armband with immense pride.” – harry kane<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Chase Starboy Bukayo Saka<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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\u2022 arsenal superstar provides attacking flair and elite crossing, as well as finishing from wide positions
\u2022 saka has scored 14 goals in his first 48 england appearances
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\u2022 brilliant saka card from popular munich at night insert<\/a> from 2024-25 topps chrome UCC
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\u2022 \u201cI see strengths everywhere, and I also see a lot of hunger and passion to win, which is a great balance and is what you need. This team has so much talent, but at the same time so much competition.” – saka on the 2026 england world cup squad<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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England’s Finest: Jude Bellingham<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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\u2022 one of the most talented english soccer players of all-time, bellingham finished third in ballon d’or voting in 2024
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\u2022 Bellingham’s chrome ucl rc is one of his most coveted cards, with this version selling for over $14,000<\/a> in february 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u2022 “You can see Jude has for sure the decisiveness and bite. This is his key characteristic… he’s fresh, he wants to play and he’s in top shape.” – england manager thomas tuchel<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Rising Star: Kobbie Mainoo<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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\u2022 Only 21, Mainoo played his way back into the england squad with a phenomenal end of the season with manchester united<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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\u2022 brilliant color-matched<\/a> mainoo rc from the iconic soccer brand topps merlin, limited to only five copies<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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\u2022 “I feel like everyone in the squad, staff, everyone believes we can win it. But that doesn’t come easy.” – Kobbie Mainoo<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Midfield General: Declan Rice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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\u2022 rice has become one of the best central midfielders in the world, leading arsenal to an epl title and a champions league final this season<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u2022 Superfractor auto<\/a> version of this card sold for over $6,000<\/a> in april 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u2022 “one day, if he [KANE] retires and I\u2019m still in the squad, I\u2019d love to be up there. I\u2019d love to be England captain one day.\u201d – declan rice on playing for england<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Topps & England World Cup FAQs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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  • Which England players are good for collectors to chase?<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>\n
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    • Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham, Bukayo Saka, Kobbie Mainoo, and Declan Rice are key players to watch and collect during the 2026 World Cup. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Why are collectors interested in players from this national team?<\/strong><\/strong>\n
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      • England consistently enters major tournaments with one of the deepest squads in world football. Strong performances on the international stage often increase demand for rookie cards, autographs, and key Topps releases featuring the nation’s biggest stars. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • What types of cards should collectors look for when collecting national team stars?<\/strong><\/strong>\n
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        • Collectors often pursue rookie cards, national team debut cards, Chrome releases, autographs, SuperFractors, numbered parallels, Topps NOW\u00ae cards, and cards tied to major international tournaments and career-defining moments. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Which card featured in this article has the strongest collector appeal?<\/strong><\/strong>\n
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          • The article features several notable cards, including Jude Bellingham’s Topps Chrome UEFA Champions League rookie card, Harry Kane SuperFractors, Kobbie Mainoo Topps Merlin rookies, and premium autograph and numbered parallel cards. Collector demand is typically driven by player achievements, scarcity, and significance within international competition. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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            • Featured Team:<\/strong> England’s national football team enters the 2026 World Cup as one of the tournament favorites<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Captain:<\/strong> Harry Kane is England’s all-time leading scorer and remains one of The Hobby’s most collected stars<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Superstar:<\/strong> Jude Bellingham owns one of the most valuable modern soccer rookie cards and finished third in Ballon d’Or voting in 2024<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Star Winger:<\/strong> Bukayo Saka has become one of England’s most dynamic attacking threats and a favorite among collectors<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Young Talent:<\/strong> Kobbie Mainoo brings significant rookie-card upside entering the tournament.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Midfield Leader:<\/strong> Declan Rice has established himself among the world’s elite central midfielders and remains a key part of England’s title hopes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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