Bellingham, Musiala, Gavi and other teen prodigies to watch at 2022 World Cup


  • Jude Bellingham, 19, made the England squad for Qatar 2022 after impressing at Borussia Dortmund. AP Photo
    Jude Bellingham, 19, made the England squad for Qatar 2022 after impressing at Borussia Dortmund. AP Photo
  • Jamal Musiala, 19, represented England at age-group football before opting for Germany. Getty Images
    Jamal Musiala, 19, represented England at age-group football before opting for Germany. Getty Images
  • Borussia Dortmund's German striker Youssoufa Moukoko turns 18 on the opening day of the 2022 Fifa World Cup. AFP
    Borussia Dortmund's German striker Youssoufa Moukoko turns 18 on the opening day of the 2022 Fifa World Cup. AFP
  • Pedri, 19, will look to continue Barcelona's fine tradition of supplying midfielders to Spain's World Cup efforts. Getty Images
    Pedri, 19, will look to continue Barcelona's fine tradition of supplying midfielders to Spain's World Cup efforts. Getty Images
  • Gavi, 18, a midfielder, also came through through the ranks at Barcelona and will represent Spain in Qatar. Getty
    Gavi, 18, a midfielder, also came through through the ranks at Barcelona and will represent Spain in Qatar. Getty
  • Xavi Simons, 19, has impressed during his short stay at PSV Eindhoven enough to earn a call up to the Netherlands squad. EPA
    Xavi Simons, 19, has impressed during his short stay at PSV Eindhoven enough to earn a call up to the Netherlands squad. EPA
  • Antonio Silva. 19, was only introduced to Benfica's first team this season but has done enough to earn a Portugal callup for the World Cup. EPA
    Antonio Silva. 19, was only introduced to Benfica's first team this season but has done enough to earn a Portugal callup for the World Cup. EPA
  • The 19-year-old Belgium centre-back, Zeno Debast, has put in some commanding performances for clubs side Anderlecht. AFP
    The 19-year-old Belgium centre-back, Zeno Debast, has put in some commanding performances for clubs side Anderlecht. AFP
  • Australia's Garang Kuol, 18, has been limited to substitute appearances in the A-League. But so many of them have been match-changing that he will join Premier League Newcastle United in January. Getty Images
    Australia's Garang Kuol, 18, has been limited to substitute appearances in the A-League. But so many of them have been match-changing that he will join Premier League Newcastle United in January. Getty Images