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'Mazadona', 'Einstein', 'The Ant' - 20 new players to watch at World Cup
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- Sport By Chris Bevan BBC Sport journalist Published37 minutes ago You already know about the superstars who could light up the 2026 Fifa World Cup, but what about the next wave of talent?
- Here, BBC Sport's TV and radio World Cup commentators pick out 20 players from outside the Premier League and Scottish Premiership who are worth watching out for this summer.
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Sport By Chris Bevan BBC Sport journalist Published37 minutes ago You already know about the superstars who could light up the 2026 Fifa World Cup, but what about the next wave of talent?
A record 1,248 players can feature in the USA, Canada and Mexico and, while there are few total unknowns, 891 of them are at their first World Cup, including plenty of unfamiliar faces looking to announce themselves on the global stage.
Here, BBC Sport's TV and radio World Cup commentators pick out 20 players from outside the Premier League and Scottish Premiership who are worth watching out for this summer.
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