# World Cup free agent XI: summer bargains and top targets among clubless players

The Guardian has compiled a lineup of notable football players who are currently free agents, highlighting potential summer bargains for clubs. This list matters for teams seeking cost-effective signings and for fans tracking transfer market opportunities.

**Importance:** 2/5

## Sources

### Sports
- [The Guardian Sport](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/jul/08/world-cup-free-agent-xi-vozinha-salah-clubless-players) — Wed, 08 Jul 2026 13:21:06 GMT
- [BBC Sport](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c87ng4xq9nwo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Fri, 17 Jul 2026 06:30:34 GMT

### Entertainment
- [The Guardian Culture](https://www.theguardian.com/film/2026/jul/14/tom-cruise-world-cup-closing-ceremony) — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 17:54:07 GMT