Rodez is proud to see three former players from the club participating in the 2026 World Cup, which will take place in Canada, the United States, and Mexico. Although the current squad has no representatives, Lionel Mpasi, Mory Diaw, and Marvin Senaya will wear the colors of their respective countries. Lionel Mpasi, a former goalkeeper for the Raf, is expected to be the starter for the Democratic Republic of Congo, which is participating in its second World Cup after 1974. Mpasi spent nine years at Rodez, becoming the player with the most matches in Ligue 2 for the club. Mory Diaw, who played for Rodez during the 2024-2025 season, is part of the Senegalese team, while Marvin Senaya, a former defender for the club, will represent Ghana. The latter will compete in his first major international tournament after being selected in March. These players illustrate Rodez's impact on international football, even without representatives in the current team.