In the history of World Cups, established players and/or more veterans are usually the deciders at these big events, the ones who get the most headlines for their impact on their teams’ results. But there are notable exceptions of very young players who have made their debut at World Cups and also ended up being decisive and bursting with outstanding performances.
In Qatar there will be no shortage of players who have just reached the age of majority and who have landed with a great desire to fight. Who is the youngest footballer to participate in the upcoming World Cup? Below is the response of the ‘kids’ in Qatar.
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Youssoufa Moukoko
Germany (Borussia Dortmund)
The Cameroonian striker, a German national, will turn 18 this Sunday the 20th when the World Cup begins. Surprisingly, Moukoko has yet to make his debut in an official match against the Germans.

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Australia (Central Coast Mariners)
At the age of 18 years and 66 days, the Sudanese striker arrived in Qatar as a Central Coast Mariners player, but after the appointment he will join Newcastle who are already tied to him. He has only played one game in the Australian team but he has a lot to talk about.

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Gavi
Spain (FC Barcelona)
The Barça midfielder, one of the most important pearls in European football, is the youngest player to go to a World Cup with the Reds, when he comes of age on August 5. He will surpass Cesc Fàbregas, who played in the World Cup in Germany in 2006 at the age of 19

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Jewison Bennett
Costa Rica (English Sunderland)
At 18 years and 158 days, the striker has already dazzled and been called one of the leaders of the ‘tico’ team in the World Cup. He has been tipped as Bryan Ruiz’s replacement in the Costa Rican team.

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Bilal El Khannous
Morocco (Belgian Genk)
At 18 years and 187 days, Bilal is a Belgian midfielder but a Moroccan national. He is a powerful offensive midfielder who aims to be one of the bulwarks in his team
Source: La Verdad

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