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The BEST Wonderkids Heading to the 2026 World Cup đ | Lamine Yamal, EstevĂŁo, Arda GĂŒler & More
The road to the 2026 FIFA World Cup is heating up, and in this episode we break down the BEST wonderkids set to dominate the biggest stage in football.Â
From Lamine Yamalâs Ballon dâOr potential to EstevĂŁoâs Brazil breakout, Arda GĂŒler debates, Portugalâs elite midfield, and Real Madridâs growing chaos â this episode covers everything football fans need to know ahead of the next generation taking over.
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Episode 37 Timestamps:
00:00:00 - Intro: The BEST Wonderkids Heading to the 2026 World Cup
00:02:25 - Will Max Dowman Make Englandâs World Cup Squad?
00:03:40 - Argentinaâs Wonderkids to Watch: Will Nico Paz Start Alongside Lionel Messi?
00:05:10 - Germanyâs Wonderkids: The Super-Sub You Need to Know
00:07:00 - Who Are the Five BEST Wonderkids at the World Cup? Huge Debate Around Arda GĂŒler & Kenan Yıldız
00:12:00 - Croatiaâs Wonderkid Going Bold: Big Expectations!
00:15:50 - EstevĂŁo MUST Start for Brazil if Fully Fit! Can VinĂcius Jr Step Up? And Could Endrick Break Into the XI?
00:19:42 - Lamine Yamal & the Ballon dâOr: Generational Talent and History in the Making
00:21:00 - Will Neymar Be Called Up? Plus: What Happened to Robinho Jr?
00:25:25 - Why FermĂn LĂłpez Should Start for Spain! And How Spain Could Line Up. Plus: Spainâs Left-Back Options
00:31:46 - Is Portugalâs Midfield the BEST at the World Cup?
00:40:15 - Thank You, Luis Enrique! Why the Right Development Pathway Matters
00:42:13 - Who Starts in Franceâs Attack at the World Cup?
00:45:30 - Real Madrid Chaos: They Desperately Need a Strong Manager and the Mbappé Situation Is Getting Out of Control
00:54:12 - Champions League Final Reaction: Arsenal vs PSG First Thoughts
00:59:15 - Final Mention: Our World Cup XI of Young Players to Remember
01:01:26 - Reacting to Your YouTube Comments!
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