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Leicester City at the World Cup: Part Two 1982-2002

On the eve of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, in a four part series, we'll take a closer look at the history of Leicester City players who have played on the greatest stage of all. From Scotland's John Anderson (1954) to Ghana's Abdul Fatawu (2026) and everyone in between. We continue with the World Cups of 1982-2002.

09.06.26, 00:00 Updated 09.06.26, 17:10 10 Minute Read

Pete Selby

Pete Selby

Throughout the entire history of Leicester City Football Club, any current player who plays at the World Cup Finals has provided the Blue Army with great pride.

For many years, it simply never happened. Little old Leicester having a player on the greatest stage of all?! But times change. With the influx of foreign players in the 1990s, alongside the last decade of unparalleled success, it has been the norm for a multitude of familiar players to grace our screens during the summer months, every four years.

With the 2026 FIFA World Cup starting this week, let's take a look back at those players who represented their country at the World Cup Finals, whilst at Leicester City.

This series will be split into four parts: 1954-1966, 1982-2002, 2014-2018, 2022-2026

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