There is no bigger stage to showcase your talent than the World Cup.
Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe were already household names before heading to Qatar, therefore their exploits were to be expected. However, at every World Cup, there are a handful of players who either come from nowhere or send a burgeoning reputation sky-high.
Some superstars in the making are already on the books of big-name European clubs, while others can expect their agents’ phones to be running hot after lighting up the tournament. Our team of writers highlight six players who have grabbed the opportunity to demonstrate their star quality in Qatar with dazzling performances for their countries.
