Erling Haaland doesn't need much of an introduction these days, with his goalscoring exploits making him one of the most feared strikers in world football, and with Norway appearing at their first World Cup since 1998, the 25-year-old is going to play a big part this summer. Being drawn into a group with tournament favourites France is a pretty harsh reintroduction to World Cup football for Norway, but with Haaland looking to become the first Norwegian ever to win the Golden Boot, he is certainly going to catch the eye in Group I.
Lamine Yamal has already led his country to Euro 2024 glory, and as the star man in an already mouthwatering Spain squad, it would be a huge shock if he didn't light up the 2026 World Cup. The teenager makes football look easy, gliding past players as if they aren't even there, and as one of the frontrunners to win the Golden Ball, a lot of people are expecting big things. It'll be the first World Cup of many for Yamal, but we think this year could be the year he truly cements himself as one of the world's very best.
England's squad is packed with talent, but Aston Villa's Morgan Rogers is certainly one to watch for Thomas Tuchel's side, with his immense power and incredible dribbling ability making him a danger for any opponent. Whether he's playing centrally or drifting in from wide areas, the 23-year-old has shown time and time again that he can hurt teams from all angles - and with the England manager seemingly being so fond of him, we're backing the Villa man to have a huge impact as England strive to reach a first World Cup final since 1966.
