- Hosts and hype: a 39-day World Cup across the U.S., Canada and Mexico (final July 19) has fans buzzing — the U.S. is widely hyped to go far at home, though some pundits expect an early exit.
- Big names to follow: Kylian Mbappé and Spain’s teenage sensation Lamine Yamal are must-watch, while Messi, Ronaldo and Neymar remain major talking points in possibly their last tournaments.
- Breakout storylines: Japan and Canada are tipped for surprise runs, and teenage talents like Gilberto Mora, Ayyoub Bouaddi and Yan Diomande could become breakout stars.
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