However, de la Fuente moved to allay those concerns by announcing that the youngster is “progressing faster than expected,” as reported by Yahoo! Sports. As one of the leading talents in world football, eyes will be trained on Yamal’s first World Cup tournament.

International Swansongs

At the other end of the age scale, Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo will be hoping to (potentially) end their international careers with the ultimate headline. For fans looking to bet on FIFA World Cup 2026, experts highly tip reigning champions Argentina and Portugal to go deep into the tournament, if not all the way. Although their roles might be slightly diminished, two of the best footballers to ever grace the game will be looking to make an impact.