World Cup 2026: The teenagers who will write the tournament
Yamal, Mora and Co.: These teenagers are shaping the 2026 World Cup. A look at the talents who are revolutionizing football.
The 2026 World Cup will not be shaped by veterans, but by teenagers. Lamine Yamal (18, Spain) and Gilberto Mora (17, Mexico) are in the spotlight, while Germany loses a key player with Lennart Karl (18) injured. These young players are ready to overthrow the established order - and could define the future of football for years.
Yamal, already a regular at Barcelona, is the undisputed star of the young generation. His market value rose to over €150 million and his appearance at the World Cup could cement his status as a future world-class player. But Yamal is not alone: Mexico is relying on Mora, the youngest participant in the tournament, who is already shining in Liga MX and is considered the new face of Mexican football.
