{"id":3726,"date":"2026-05-18T16:20:54","date_gmt":"2026-05-18T16:20:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/timesofpakistan.tv\/index.php\/2026\/05\/18\/who-could-be-the-2026-world-cups-breakout-star\/"},"modified":"2026-05-18T16:20:54","modified_gmt":"2026-05-18T16:20:54","slug":"who-could-be-the-2026-world-cups-breakout-star","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timesofpakistan.tv\/index.php\/2026\/05\/18\/who-could-be-the-2026-world-cups-breakout-star\/","title":{"rendered":"Who could be the 2026 World Cup&#8217;s breakout star?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"medium-insert-images ui-sortable\">\n<figure contenteditable=\"false\">\n    <img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.geo.tv\/assets\/uploads\/updates\/2026-05-18\/664938_4382938_updates.jpg\" alt=\"Paris Saint-Germains French forward #49 Ibrahim Mbaye (L) celebrates with Paris Saint-Germains French midfielder #14 Desire Doue after scoring a goal during the 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of football quickly transform into global icons.<\/p>\n<p><i>AFP<\/i> Sport looks at five of the contenders to become the game&#8217;s next superstar at this year&#8217;s finals in the United States, Mexico and Canada:<\/p>\n<h2>Nico Paz (Argentina)<\/h2>\n<p>The son of former Argentine international Pablo Paz has opted to play for the world champions despite being born and raised in Spain.<\/p>\n<div class=\"medium-insert-images ui-sortable\">\n<figure contenteditable=\"false\">\n    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.geo.tv\/assets\/uploads\/updates\/2026-05-18\/664938_1322734_updates.jpg\" alt=\"Comos Argentinian midfielder #10 Nico Paz warms up ahead of the Italian Serie A football match between Como and Napoli at the Giuseppe Sinigaglia Stadium in Como, on May 2, 2026. \u2014 AFP\" width=\"700\" height=\"400\" class=\"\"\/><figcaption contenteditable=\"true\" class=\"\" spellcheck=\"false\">Como&#8217;s Argentinian midfielder #10 Nico Paz warms up ahead of the Italian 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champions&#8217; title defence.<\/p>\n<h2>Desire Doue (France)<\/h2>\n<p>Doue has already lit up the biggest stage in club football, winning the man-of-the-match award and scoring twice in Paris Saint-Germain&#8217;s Champions League final thrashing of Inter Milan last year.<\/p>\n<div class=\"medium-insert-images ui-sortable\">\n<figure contenteditable=\"false\">\n    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.geo.tv\/assets\/uploads\/updates\/2026-05-18\/664938_2310757_updates.jpg\" alt=\"Paris Saint-Germains French midfielder #14 Desire Doue passes the ball during the French L1 football match between Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and Stade Brestois 29 (Brest) at the Parc des Princes stadium in Paris on May 10, 2026. \u2014 AFP\" width=\"700\" height=\"400\" class=\"\"\/><figcaption contenteditable=\"true\" class=\"\" spellcheck=\"false\">Paris Saint-Germain&#8217;s French midfielder #14 Desire Doue passes the ball during the French L1 football match between Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and Stade Brestois 29 (Brest) at the Parc des Princes stadium in Paris on May 10, 2026. \u2014 AFP<\/figcaption><grammarly-extension data-grammarly-shadow-root=\"true\" class=\"dnXmp\" style=\"position: absolute; top: 0px; left: 0px; pointer-events: none; z-index: 1; --rem: 16;\"\/><grammarly-extension data-grammarly-shadow-root=\"true\" class=\"dnXmp\" style=\"position: absolute; top: 0px; left: 0px; pointer-events: none; z-index: 1; --rem: 16;\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>But this will be the 20-year-old&#8217;s first taste of a major international tournament.<\/p>\n<p>Doue has a battle just to ensure he starts for Les Bleus among a dazzling display of attacking talent that includes Kylian Mbappe, Ballon d&#8217;Or winner Ousmane Dembele and Bayern Munich&#8217;s Michael Olise.<\/p>\n<p>But Doue gave Didier Deschamps a timely reminder of his quality with his first two international goals in a 3-1 friendly win over Colombia in France&#8217;s last outing in March.<\/p>\n<h2>Nico 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scoring their fourth goal during the English FA Cup quarter final football match between Manchester City and Liverpool at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, north west England, on April 4, 2026. \u2014 AFP<\/figcaption><grammarly-extension data-grammarly-shadow-root=\"true\" class=\"dnXmp\" style=\"position: absolute; top: 0px; left: 0px; pointer-events: none; z-index: 1; --rem: 16;\"\/><grammarly-extension data-grammarly-shadow-root=\"true\" class=\"dnXmp\" style=\"position: absolute; top: 0px; left: 0px; pointer-events: none; z-index: 1; --rem: 16;\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Scorer of two goals from left-back in City&#8217;s League Cup final win over Arsenal in March, O&#8217;Reilly began his career as a goalscoring midfielder.<\/p>\n<p>Guardiola has harnessed his blend of height, speed and skill as an attacking weapon from deep and may have solved a problem position for England coach Thomas Tuchel in the process.<\/p>\n<p>England reached the final of Euro 2024 without a natural left-back for the majority of the tournament due to Luke Shaw&#8217;s lack of fitness.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;What a player,&#8221; said Guardiola. &#8220;He has made an incredible step up and he has had a lot of minutes, but he deserves it.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h2>Endrick (Brazil)<\/h2>\n<p>A teenage prodigy who made his Palmeiras debut at 16 and was snapped up by Real Madrid before his18th birthday, Endrick&#8217;s hopes of shining at the World Cup have been rekindled by a successful loan move at French club Lyon.<\/p>\n<div class=\"medium-insert-images ui-sortable\">\n<figure contenteditable=\"false\">\n    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.geo.tv\/assets\/uploads\/updates\/2026-05-18\/664938_2270306_updates.jpg\" alt=\"Lyons Brazilian forward #09 Endrick\u00c2 (R) acknowledges fans before leaving the pitch during the French L1 football match between Olympique Lyonnais (OL) and RC Lens at the Groupama Stadium in Decines-Charpieu, central-eastern France, on May 17, 2026. \u2014 AFP\" width=\"700\" height=\"400\" class=\"\"\/><figcaption contenteditable=\"true\" class=\"\" spellcheck=\"false\">Lyon&#8217;s Brazilian forward #09 Endrick\u00c2 (R) acknowledges fans before leaving the pitch during the French L1 football match between Olympique Lyonnais (OL) and RC Lens at the Groupama Stadium in Decines-Charpieu, central-eastern France, on May 17, 2026. \u2014 AFP<\/figcaption><grammarly-extension data-grammarly-shadow-root=\"true\" class=\"dnXmp\" style=\"position: absolute; top: 0px; left: 0px; pointer-events: none; z-index: 1; --rem: 16;\"\/><grammarly-extension data-grammarly-shadow-root=\"true\" class=\"dnXmp\" style=\"position: absolute; top: 0px; left: 0px; pointer-events: none; z-index: 1; --rem: 16;\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Endrick burst onto the international scene by scoring the winner against England at Wembley two years ago and becoming Brazil&#8217;s youngest goalscorer since Ronaldo in the process.<\/p>\n<p>Relegated behind international team-mate Vinicius Junior and Mbappe after his big move to Madrid two years ago, the 19-year-old has found his scoring touch since his switch to France in January.<\/p>\n<p>Often compared to another Brazilian great Romario for his squat but powerful physique, Endrick will be hoping to recreate the former&#8217;s success in scoring five goals as Brazil won the World Cup on US soil in 1994.<\/p>\n<h2>Pedri (Spain)<\/h2>\n<p>Spain&#8217;s latest passing metronome, Pedri has proven to be a fitting heir to Xavi Hernandez for both club and country.<\/p>\n<div class=\"medium-insert-images ui-sortable\">\n<figure contenteditable=\"false\">\n    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.geo.tv\/assets\/uploads\/updates\/2026-05-18\/664938_3298200_updates.jpg\" alt=\"Barcelonas Spanish midfielder #08 Pedri fights for the ball with Atletico Madrids Spanish midfielder #06 Koke during the UEFA Champions League quarter-final first-leg football match between FC Barcelona and Club 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