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Young talents aim to shine at the 2026 World Cup

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 3, 2026, 3:43 PM

Last updated Jun 3, 2026

Young talents aim to shine at the 2026 World Cup

Summary

A new wave of young soccer players is emerging ahead of the 2026 World Cup, set to take place in the United States, Mexico, and Canada. Players such as Endrick from Brazil, Nico Paz from Argentina, and Gilberto Mora from Mexico are expected to make significant impacts on the tournament. Other notable names include Lennart Karl of Germany, Yan Diomande from Ivory Coast, Hamza Abdelkarim of Egypt, and Victor Muñoz from Spain. Each player brings unique skills and potential to their national teams, challenging established stars.

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By the Numbers

•Endrick, a Brazilian striker, is considered a main threat for his national team.
•Nico Paz brings creativity to Argentina's attacking play.
•Gilberto Mora represents Mexico with an electric playing style.
•Yan Diomande offers pace and dribbling for Ivory Coast.
•Victor Muñoz is seen as a long-term prospect for Spain.

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3:43 PMYahoo Sports — 👦🏻The future is theirs, young gems to light up the World Cup

What they're saying

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Forget the usual names; these are the ones who are really going to break the algorithm at the 2026 World Cup. While the eyes of the planet stay obsessed with old glories, a new generation of fearless ...
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