Fifa World Cup: 5 teens who could enjoy their coming-of-age moments this summer
Some famous teenagers have had their breakthrough moment at the World Cup, including Pele, who became one of football’s all-time greats.
Pele was 17 when he helped lead Brazil to the World Cup title in 1958.
Kylian Mbappe was 19 when he cemented his superstar credentials by leading France to the World Cup title in 2018.
Two decades earlier, England’s Michael Owen had a coming-of-age moment as an 18-year-old at the 1998 World Cup in France.
The 2026 tournament will feature 22 teenagers, according...