Players, coaches and fans alike will once again converge at the Mecca of the beautiful game at the 2026 FIFA World Cup which kicked off yesterday with the next generation of stars looking to make their mark while the veterans prepare for one last hurrah.Here is your guide to six players who are expected to set the World Cup tournament alight. Lamine Yamal - SpainIt is hard to believe Yamal is just 18 years old with all the attacker has already achieved in his blooming career.

Spain’s Lamine Yamal is just 18 years old — and already among the best players in the sport.

World Cup 2026: beyond Messi and Ronaldo, meet 10 rising stars like Endrick, Nico Paz and Joao Neves who could steal the spotlight on football’s biggest stage.