Best Young Players Predicted to Shine at 2026 World Cup

VIVA – The 2022 World Cup ended on December 18. The national team of Argentina won the championship by defeating the national team of France with a score of 4-2 through penalty.

It turns out that there are some of the best young players who have joined the big European club games in the 2022 World Cup. It looks like, at the next World Cup, these young players will shine and become star players. One is Endrick who just joined Real Madrid when he was 16 years old.

So, here are some best young players that predicted will shine in the 2026 World Cup, as quoted from various sources.

1. Endrick - 16 Years (National team of Brazil)

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Endrick Felipe

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• Instagram / Endrick Felipe

Endrick is expected to be one of the best young players in the future, especially for the Brazilian national team, which never loses its top talents. He recently joined Real Madrid and has a contract until 2030.

At the 2026 World Cup, he will be 20 years old. Now he is also strengthening the Brazilian national team at various ages. Endrick can replace Neymar if he decides to retire from Brazil.

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Youssoufa Moukoko, Striker Timnas Jerman

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• Istimewa

Youssoufa Moukoko is the youngest goal-scoring player in the Bundesliga with Borussia Dortmund. In addition, he was included in the German national team at the 2022 World Cup and became one of the youngest players.

This season, he has played 14 games and has scored six goals and three assists. In addition, he is the future star of the German national team at the 2026 World Cup held in Canada, Mexico, and the United States.

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Alejandro Garnacho

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• instagram @garnacho7

This season, Alejandro Garnacho played impressively with Manchester United. But unfortunately, he failed to be called up to the Argentina national team at the 2022 World Cup. Even though he saved Manchester United from defeat several times.

Alejandro Garnacho will be the future star of the Argentina national team at the 2026 World Cup if Lionel Messi decides to retire, considering Messi's age is no longer young.

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Alejandro Balde

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• Instagram Alejandro Balde

Alejandro Balde performed outstandingly with Barcelona; he became Xavi Hernandez's first choice to fill the left wing-back position. In addition, he was allowed to play in the 2022 World Cup with the Spanish national team. Also, he will be one of the potential stars of the 2026 World Cup.

This season, Nico Williams has been on fire with Athletic Bilbao and has finished fourth in La Liga. Playing as a midfielder, he has scored three goals and three assists. For his brilliant performance, he was called up to the national team of Spain at the 2022 World Cup. In addition, he will be the future star of the Spanish national team at the 2026 World Cup.

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2. Youssoufa Moukoko - 18 Years (National team of Germany)