English star Ivan Toney, striker of Saudi club Al-Ahli, reached the final of the 2026 World Cup with his national team, standing on the brink of unprecedented global glory in his professional career.

The English striker's qualification crowned a steady international presence for the player since his first call-up to the England national team in March 2023. He has played 9 international matches, scoring two goals and providing one crucial assist. He was an influential figure on the England bench and during the periods he came on as a substitute to provide attacking solutions, relying on his previous experience that led England to the runners-up spot in the European Championship "Euro 2024". This World Cup summit is an extension of Toney's journey full of challenges and ascents, which began at lower-division clubs in England such as Northampton Town and Newcastle United, along with multiple loan spells, before his star shone brilliantly with Brentford, where he played 141 matches, scoring 72 goals and providing 21 assists, leading them to promotion to the Premier League and excelling there, culminating in his record transfer to Saudi club Al-Ahli in August 2024. He quickly became the top scorer for "Al-Raqi" and their absolute attacking pillar in the Saudi Professional League and the AFC Champions League Elite.

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