A host of talented youngsters will be on show in Brazil over the next month as the tournament gets under way on Saturday
GettyEfrain Alvarez | Mexico
Already a mainstay of the LA Galaxy squad with 18 first-team appearances, midfielder Efrain Alvarez has been described by team-mate Zlatan Ibrahimovic as the "best talent in MLS".
The 17-year-old has previously represented the United States at youth level and has not ruled out switching allegiance again as he looks to make the most out of his international career.
AdvertisementGetty ImagesAdil Aouchiche | France
Already a household name in France, Adil Aouchiche equalled Michel Platini's goals record at a single UEFA tournament by netting nine times at the summer's European Championship in Ireland.
What made that achievement even greater was that he did it from central midfielder, underlining just why there is so much excitement surrounding his ability in attacking areas.
The 17-year-old has already made his first-team debut for Paris Saint-Germain but could soon be on the move as his contract is set to expire in June.
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With Sebastiano Esposito having been withdrawn from Italy's squad to help cover for the absence of Alexis Sanchez at Inter, the burden of carrying the team's attacking threat will fall on Nicolo Cudrig.
The teenager left Udinese for Monaco in the summer of 2018 before spending last season on loan in Belgium with Cercle Brugge.
He is now back with the Ligue 1 side and looking to establish himself in the principality.
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With Reinier Jesus blocked from participating in the tournament by Flamengo, the hosts will be looking to Kaio Jorge to fire them to glory.
The teenager has already made six first-team appearances for Santos under Jorge Sampaoli and will likely partner Talles Magno up front.
Kaio's physical strength and pace have already resulted in some pundits comparing him to Manchester City and Selecao striker Gabriel Jesus.