Groups G-L – Transfermarkt’s player to watch from every nation at the World Cup PART 2.

Groups G-L: Transfermarkt’s Player to Watch From Every Nation at the 2026 World Cup (Part 2)

According to Transfermarkt’s experts from around the world, these are the standout players to keep an eye on from Groups G to L at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.  

Group G

• Belgium: Matias Fernandez-Pardo – The Lille forward is one of Belgium’s newest attacking talents and could enjoy a breakthrough tournament.  
• Egypt: Emam Ashour – A creative midfielder capable of producing moments of brilliance and leading Egypt’s attack from midfield.  
• Iran: Amirhossein Hosseinzadeh – A prolific forward whose finishing ability has made him one of Iran’s most dangerous players.  
• New Zealand: Chris Wood – The captain and all-time leading scorer remains New Zealand’s biggest hope for goals.  

Group H

• Spain: Pedri – The Barcelona midfielder is expected to be Spain’s creative heartbeat throughout the tournament.  
• Cape Verde: Stopira – The experienced captain brings leadership and defensive stability to the tournament newcomers.  
• Uruguay: Federico Valverde – One of the world’s best box-to-box midfielders and a key figure for Uruguay.  
• Saudi Arabia: Musab Al-Juwayr – The young midfielder has quickly become one of Saudi Arabia’s brightest prospects.  

Group I

• France: Michael Olise – After starring for Bayern Munich, Olise enters the World Cup as one of France’s most exciting attacking weapons.  
• Norway: Antonio Nusa – A dynamic winger with the ability to change games through his pace and dribbling.  
• Senegal: Iliman Ndiaye – A versatile attacker capable of creating and scoring goals.  
• Iraq: Ali Al-Hamadi – The young striker represents one of Iraq’s biggest hopes in their first World Cup since 1986.  

Group J

• Argentina: Valentín Carboni – A highly-rated attacking midfielder looking to make his mark on the global stage.  
• Austria: Matthias Seidl – An energetic midfielder with an eye for goal.  
• Algeria: Ibrahim Maza – One of Africa’s most exciting young talents.  
• Jordan: Yazan Al-Naimat – Jordan’s attacking talisman and biggest goal threat.  

Group K

• Portugal: Rodrigo Mora – The teenage sensation is viewed as one of Portugal’s brightest prospects.  
• Colombia: Jhon Durán – A powerful striker capable of becoming one of the tournament’s breakout stars.  
• Uzbekistan: Abbosbek Fayzullaev – A creative midfielder and one of Asia’s top young talents.  
• DR Congo: Noah Sadiki – A versatile midfielder expected to play a key role for the Leopards.  

Group L

• England: Myles Lewis-Skelly – The Arsenal youngster is tipped to be England’s breakout star.  
• Croatia: Martin Baturina – A technically gifted midfielder ready for the world stage.  
• Ghana: Jerry Afriyie – One of Ghana’s most exciting emerging forwards.  
• Panama: Kahiser Lenis – A pacey attacker capable of troubling any defense.  

These 24 players were selected by Transfermarkt’s regional experts as the talents most likely to surprise fans and enhance their reputations during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.