Seven players to watch at the 2026 World Cup

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2026-06-01

London (PA Media/dpa) - The greatest football tournament on the planet is about to get under way and the 2026 World Cup will be littered with the biggest stars in the game. Here, the Press Association takes a look at the players to watch in North America. Lamine Yamal (Spain) Yamal enjoyed a breakout tournament at Euro 2024, helping Spain to glory, and has since solidified his position as one of the game's biggest talents. He possesses a lethal l......

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