Sutton Utd has a long history of producing talented players who have gone on to represent their countries at the World Cup. One such player is Nassim Akrour, who played for Algeria between 2001 and 2004. Akrour began his career with Sutton Utd in the late 1990s, scoring 19 goals in 41 appearances during the 1998/99 season as the U's won promotion to the Conference. He later moved to Woking and then to France, where he enjoyed a successful career in the French leagues, scoring 32 goals in 74 games for Les Aviateurs. Akrour also represented Algeria at the 2002 African Nations Cup, where he played in all three of Algeria's games and scored one goal in the second group game against Liberia. Another player with World Cup connections is Dean Bouzanis, who currently plays for Brisbane Roar in Australia. Bouzanis began his career in Australia, turning out for Lilli Pilli, Carss Park, Sunderland Sharks, Northern Spirits, Sydney Olympics, and NSWIS. He later moved to the UK, joining Liverpool and then Sutton Utd, where he played for two stints. Bouzanis has also represented Australia at the international level, playing for the Socceroos in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. In this feature, we will explore the connections between Sutton Utd and the 2026 FIFA World Cup, highlighting the achievements of former players like Akrour and Bouzanis.