The magnificent seven: Rising stars to watch at the World Cup

Spain’s Gavi and Pedri González, England's Jude Bellingham and Jamal Musiala of Germany are among the teenagers who could make a big impact in Qatar

RODRYGO (Brazil)

Brazil’s only clear weakness is at full-back but in front of them they possess the most fearsome array of talent in the tournament. Real Madrid clubmate Vinicius Jr could easily have filled this slot, so too Manchester United’s Antony, but Rodrygo is the most intriguing of Brazil’s young wingers. Partly because he has fewer caps, partly because he has plenty of fire to match his skills - as seen by a recent scathing attack on La Liga referees in which he said officials were “allowing attacks” on him and Vinicius.