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World Cup 2026 is on, and the group stage could be decided by individual brilliance. From Mbappé and Yamal to Salah, Hakimi, and Sarr, discover the 10 players set to shape the tournament before the knockout stage.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is shifting from the familiar 32-team format to a 48-team tournament. Africa also enters this edition with the most teams ever, making the tournament open and less predictable.
Groups C, I, L and J could shape the 2026 World Cup early, with African teams adding real upset threat to the chaos. These groups may reveal how quickly the expanded format can punish favourites.
Africa enters the FIFA World Cup with a record 10 teams for the first time at the 2026 edition. Discover the star teams and players to watch out for.