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'Mazadona', 'Einstein', 'The Ant' - 20 new players to watch at World Cup

'Mazadona', 'Einstein', 'The Ant' - 20 new players to watch at World Cup
BBC Sport Tuesday 09 June 2026, 06:42 UTC 1 min read
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BBC Sport TV and radio commentators pick the players they think could be the breakout stars of the 2026 World Cup.

BBC Sport TV and radio commentators pick the players they think could be the breakout stars of the 2026 World Cup.
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