The World Cup is the most-watched sporting event in the world. FIFA estimates that around 5 billion people tuned in during the last tournament in 2022 in Qatar. To put that in perspective, only about 2.5% of that total (125.6 million) watched the 2026 Super Bowl.

The 2026 World Cup is expected to bring in even more viewers. It kicks off on June 11, and what you may not know is that it will feature more foreign-born players than ever before in the tournament’s nearly 100-year history, according to the University of Oxford’s Centre on Migration, Policy and Society (also known as Compas). They report that “nearly one in four of the 1,248 players selected for national teams were born in a different country from the one they will represent.” The U.S. team of 26, for example, includes six foreign-born players and one who largely grew up outside of the country. The remaining 19 hail from 11 states, leaving 39 states unrepresented at this year’s tournament.

But what about when you look further back at the makeup of players since the tournament’s inception in 1930? Here, Stacker compiled data from a variety of sources to see how many soccer stars born in California have had the honor of playing in the World Cup for the United States men’s national soccer team throughout history. Read on to learn more about your local “football” legends.

U.S. men’s national soccer team players born in California

John Doyle
– Place of birth: San Jose
– World Cup: 1990
– Club: S.F. Bay Blackhawks

Christopher Sullivan
– Place of birth: San Jose
– World Cup: 1990
– Club: Győri

Eric Wynalda
– Place of birth: Fullerton
– World Cups: 1990, 1994, 1998
– Clubs: S.F. Bay Blackhawks, 1. FC Saarbrücken, San Jose Clash

Paul Krumpe
– Place of birth: Torrance
– World Cup: 1990
– Club: Real Santa Barbara

Eric Eichmann
– Place of birth: Margate
– World Cup: 1990
– Club: Fort Lauderdale Strikers

Paul Caligiuri
– Place of birth: Westminster
– World Cups: 1990, 1994
– Clubs: SV Meppen, United States Soccer Federation

David Vanole
– Place of birth: Redondo Beach
– World Cup: 1990
– Club: Los Angeles Heat

Mike Lapper
– Place of birth: Redondo Beach
– World Cup: 1994
– Club: U

Stacker compiled a ranking of the coldest Junes in California since 1895 using data from the National Centers for Environmental Information. Rankings are based on the lowest average temperature in each month. For each of the coldest months listed below, we’ve included the average state temperature, state-wide highs and lows for the month, and the total precipitation.

#10. June 1913
– Average temperature: 65.4°F
– Monthly high temperature: 78.4°F
– Monthly low temperature: 52.4°F
– Total precipitation: 0.79″

#9. June 1998
– Average temperature: 65.2°F
– Monthly high temperature: 78°F
– Monthly low temperature: 52.5°F
– Total precipitation: 0.77″

#8. June 1907
– Average temperature: 64.8°F
– Monthly high temperature: 77.8°F
– Monthly low temperature: 51.7°F
– Total precipitation: 0.91″

#7. June 1965
– Average temperature: 64.7°F
– Monthly high temperature: 78.1°F
– Monthly low temperature: 51.3°F
– Total precipitation: 0.32″

#5. June 1953 (tie)
– Average temperature: 64.5°F
– Monthly high temperature: 78.3°F
– Monthly low temperature: 50.6°F
– Total precipitation: 0.61″

#5. June 1908 (tie)
– Average temperature: 64.5°F
– Monthly high temperature: 79.9°F
– Monthly low temperature: 49.2°F
– Total precipitation: 0.19″

#4. June 1943
– Average temperature: 64.4°F
– Monthly high temperature: 78.7°F
– Monthly low temperature: 50.1°F
– Total precipitation: 0.54″

#3. June 1952
– Average temperature: 64.3°F
– Monthly high temperature: 77.9°F
– Monthly low temperature: 50.6°F
– Total precipitation: 0.68″

#2. June 1944
– Average temperature: 63.7°F
– Monthly high temperature: 77°F
– Monthly low temperature: 50.4°F
– Total precipitation: 0.63″

#1. June 1923
– Average temperature: 63.2°F
– Monthly high temperature: 77.1°F
– Monthly low temperature: 49.2°F
– Total precipitation: 0.66″

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Stacker compiled a list of the best draft picks in Los Angeles Dodgers history using data from Baseball Reference. MLB players drafted by each team were ranked using career wins above replacement, which measures a player’s value by estimating how many more wins they are worth than a replacement-level player at their position. Draft picks who were not ultimately signed by their selecting team were not considered. Players who were traded as draft picks were credited to their acquiring team. Career stats and information were provided as supplemental information.

#25. Steve Yeager
– Draft: 80th overall pick in 1967
– Position: Catcher
– Games played: 1,269
– Career stats: 102 home runs, .228 batting average, .653 on-base plus slugging
– Wins above replacement: 17.9

#24. Eric Young Sr.
– Draft: 1123rd overall pick in 1989
– Position: Outfielder
– Games played: 1,730
– Career stats: 79 home runs, .283 batting average, .749 on-base plus slugging
– Wins above replacement: 18.8

#23. Nathan Eovaldi
– Draft: 337th overall pick in 2008
– Position: Pitcher
– Games played: 274
– Career stats: 81 wins, 4.05 earned run average, 1.30 walks plus hits per inning
– Wins above replacement: 20.2

#22. Joe Ferguson
– Draft: 161st overall pick in 1968
– Position: Outfielder
– Games played: 1,013
– Career stats: 122 home runs, .240 batting average, .767 on-base plus slugging
– Wins above replacement: 21.0

#21. Matt Kemp
– Draft: 181st overall pick in 2003
– Position: Outfielder
– Games played: 1,750
– Career stats: 287 home runs, .284 batting average, .821 on-base plus slugging
– Wins above replacement: 21.4

#20. Cody Bellinger
– Draft: 124th overall pick in 2013
– Position: First baseman
– Games played: 922
– Career stats: 186 home runs, .258 batting average, .826 on-base plus slugging
– Wins above replacement: 23.2

#19. John Franco
– Draft: 125th overall pick in 1981
– Position: Pitcher
– Games played: 1,119
– Career stats: 90 wins, 2.89 earned run average, 1.33 walks plus hits per inning
– Wins above replacement: 23.4

#18. Steve Sax
– Draft: 229th overall pick in 1978
– Position: Shortstop
– Games played: 1,769
– Career stats: 54 home runs, .281 batting average, .693 on-base plus slugging
– Wins above replacement: 25.7

#17. Mike Scioscia
– Draft: 19th overall pick in 1976
– Position: Catcher
– Games played: 1,441
– Career stats: 68 home runs, .259 batting average, .700 on-base plus slugging
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Stacker compiled a list of the best draft picks in Oakland Athletics history using data from Baseball Reference. MLB players drafted by each team were ranked using career wins above replacement, which measures a player’s value by estimating how many more wins they are worth than a replacement-level player at their position. Draft picks who were not ultimately signed by their selecting team were not considered. Players who were traded as draft picks were credited to their acquiring team. Career stats and information were provided as supplemental information.

#25. Mark Mulder
– Draft: 2nd overall pick in 1998
– Position: Pitcher
– Games played: 205
– Career stats: 103 wins, 4.18 earned run average, 1.34 walks plus hits per inning
– Wins above replacement: 20.0

#24. Max Muncy
– Draft: 169th overall pick in 2012
– Position: First baseman
– Games played: 887
– Career stats: 189 home runs, .227 batting average, .823 on-base plus slugging
– Wins above replacement: 21.4

#22. Andre Ethier (tie)
– Draft: 62nd overall pick in 2003
– Position: Outfielder
– Games played: 1,455
– Career stats: 162 home runs, .285 batting average, .822 on-base plus slugging
– Wins above replacement: 21.5

#22. Nick Swisher (tie)
– Draft: 16th overall pick in 2002
– Position: First baseman
– Games played: 1,527
– Career stats: 245 home runs, .249 batting average, .799 on-base plus slugging
– Wins above replacement: 21.5

#21. Mike Morgan
– Draft: 4th overall pick in 1978
– Position: Pitcher
– Games played: 597
– Career stats: 141 wins, 4.23 earned run average, 1.40 walks plus hits per inning
– Wins above replacement: 26.2

#20. Terry Steinbach
– Draft: 215th overall pick in 1983
– Position: Third baseman
– Games played: 1,546
– Career stats: 162 home runs, .271 batting average, .746 on-base plus slugging
– Wins above replacement: 28.0

#19. Kevin Tapani
– Draft: 40th overall pick in 1986
– Position: Pitcher
– Games played: 361
– Career stats: 143 wins, 4.35 earned run average, 1.31 walks plus hits per inning
– Wins above replacement: 29.2

#18. Mickey Tettleton
– Draft: 118th overall pick in 1981
– Position: Catcher
– Games played: 1,485
– Career stats: 245 home runs, .241 batting average, .818 on-base plus slugging
– Wins above replacement: 29.3

#17. Matt Olson
– Draft: 47th overall pick in 2012
– Position: First baseman
– Games played: 957
– Career stats: 239 home runs, .255 batting average, .866 on-base plus

Stacker compiled a list of the best draft picks in San Diego Padres history using data from Baseball Reference. MLB players drafted by each team were ranked using career wins above replacement, which measures a player’s value by estimating how many more wins they are worth than a replacement-level player at their position. Draft picks who were not ultimately signed by their selecting team were not considered. Players who were traded as draft picks were credited to their acquiring team. Career stats and information were provided as supplemental information.

#25. Logan Forsythe
– Draft: 46th overall pick in 2008
– Position: Third baseman
– Games played: 970
– Career stats: 71 home runs, .244 batting average, .695 on-base plus slugging
– Wins above replacement: 12.1

#24. Matt Clement
– Draft: 86th overall pick in 1993
– Position: Pitcher
– Games played: 238
– Career stats: 87 wins, 4.47 earned run average, 1.40 walks plus hits per inning
– Wins above replacement: 12.3

#23. Mat Latos
– Draft: 333rd overall pick in 2006
– Position: Pitcher
– Games played: 197
– Career stats: 71 wins, 3.64 earned run average, 1.21 walks plus hits per inning
– Wins above replacement: 12.4

#22. Greg Harris
– Draft: 258th overall pick in 1985
– Position: Pitcher
– Games played: 243
– Career stats: 45 wins, 3.98 earned run average, 1.30 walks plus hits per inning
– Wins above replacement: 12.9

#21. Will Venable
– Draft: 218th overall pick in 2005
– Position: Outfielder
– Games played: 967
– Career stats: 81 home runs, .249 batting average, .719 on-base plus slugging
– Wins above replacement: 13.0

#20. Gary Matthews
– Draft: 366th overall pick in 1993
– Position: Outfielder
– Games played: 1,281
– Career stats: 108 home runs, .257 batting average, .737 on-base plus slugging
– Wins above replacement: 14.2

#19. Joey Hamilton
– Draft: 8th overall pick in 1991
– Position: Pitcher
– Games played: 242
– Career stats: 74 wins, 4.44 earned run average, 1.42 walks plus hits per inning
– Wins above replacement: 14.3

#18. Eric Show
– Draft: 447th overall pick in 1978
– Position: Pitcher
– Games played: 332
– Career stats: 101 wins, 3.66 earned run average, 1.29 walks plus hits per inning
– Wins above replacement: 15.6

#17. Randy Jones
– Draft: 97th overall pick in 1972
– Position: Pitcher
– Games played: 319
– Career stats: 100 wins, 3.42 earned run average, 1.25 walks plus hits per inning
– Wins above replacem