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Rising stars showcase talent at the 2026 World Cup

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 20, 2026, 5:35 PM

Last updated Jul 20, 2026

Rising stars showcase talent at the 2026 World Cup

Summary

Several players have elevated their reputations during the ongoing 2026 World Cup. Kylian Mbappe of France is making headlines with 10 goals and a Golden Boot, though France has reached the semi-finals. Ayyoub Bouaddi has drawn attention for Morocco, contributing to their advance to the quarter-finals as top European clubs eye his talents. Djed Spence gained acclaim with pivotal performances for England, who finished third. Meanwhile, Julian Quinones shone in front of scouts after scoring four goals for Mexico. Johan Manzambi's impressive display for Switzerland earned him a record transfer to Aston Villa. Veteran goalkeeper Vozinha helped lead Cape Verde to the knockout rounds in his World Cup debut.

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•Kylian Mbappe leads with 10 goals for France in the semi-finals.
•Ayyoub Bouaddi helps Morocco reach the quarter-finals.
•Djed Spence becomes a standout performer for third-placed England.
•Julian Quinones scores four goals for Mexico as co-host.
•Johan Manzambi set a club-record transfer to Aston Villa.

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5:35 PMYahoo Sports — The 2026 World Cup stars whose stock has risen this summer

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Few things in football can alter a player's reputation more than the World Cup. The biggest spotlight in football has again raised the stock of participating players.Here are six stars whose reputatio...
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