- Esmir Bajraktarević — 21, US-born winger for Bosnia who switched allegiance and coolly buried the decisive penalty to knock Italy out; a silky left-footed dribbler who could explode onto the World Cup stage.
- Nico Paz — 21, Como attacking midfielder tipped as one to watch for Argentina: an elegant, hard-working playmaker who could be the next impact sub (and eventual heir to Messi’s creative role).
- Antonio Nusa — 21, RB Leipzig winger for Norway whose pace and directness will feed off the space Erling Haaland creates — a likely starter who could steal headlines in one-on-ones.
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