The World Cup has long been a breakout stage for prospects on the rise. With play set to begin in Qatar, keep your eyes on this group of young stars.
The sophistication of modern-day scouting means that the days of the World Cup providing a genuine breakout star out of the blue may be in the past, but the tournament still provides an incredible opportunity for young players. After all, Kylian Mbappé was already a French Ligue 1 title-winner when he became the first teenager since Pelé to score in a World Cup final. Mbappé was already known in 2018, but World Cup success took him to another stratosphere.