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WAFCON 2026 is set to showcase a new generation of female football talent. Here are 20 young stars to watch closely.

At just 17, Lamine Yamal is emerging as a key player for Spain in the World Cup and a rising star at Barcelona.

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At 20, Warren Zaire-Emery has already won 15 trophies with Paris Saint-Germain since becoming the club's youngest-ever player in 2022.

Chelsea's 18-year-old Brazilian winger Estevao Willian is working through a hamstring injury sustained in April, with the club managing his return carefully.

Real Madrid striker Endrick has rediscovered his scoring touch on loan at Lyon, including a hat-trick against Metz in Ligue 1.

Folarin Balogun has emerged as a key player for the USMNT, shining in the World Cup following his transfer to AS Monaco.

Real Madrid's Arda Guler capped his third season at the club by being named the Champions League's Young Player and Revelation of the Season.

Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo has been named in England's 26-man squad for the 2026 World Cup, capping a rapid rise since his first-team breakthrough.

OFFPITCH profiles the next generation of superstars set to shape the future of world football.

An in-depth profile of Barcelona's teenage sensation and the tactical setups unlocking his potential.