As the FIFA World Cup 2026 gets underway across the United States, Canada and Mexico, the football world is not only watching established superstars, but also a new generation of exceptional young talent ready to shine on the biggest stage in the game.

Among the tournament’s youngest participants is one name that stands out above all others: Lamine Yamal. The Spanish sensation has rapidly become one of the most exciting players in world football and arrives at the World Cup as a genuine global star despite his young age. His remarkable rise from youth football to the international spotlight has inspired millions of fans worldwide and highlights the extraordinary potential of today’s next generation.

What makes this even more special for Orange Veins is that Lamine Yamal is one of eight players participating in the FIFA World Cup 2026 who have previously taken part in Orange Veins events. Alongside Yamal, fellow Orange Veins alumni Pau Cubarsí, Tyler Fletcher, Ayyoub Bouaddi, Gilberto Mora, Lennart Karl, Behruzjon Karimov and Luka Vušković are all set to represent their countries on football’s biggest stage.

Several of these players are among the 20 youngest participants at the tournament, demonstrating the exceptional level of talent that has passed through Orange Veins events over the years. From Europe to North America and Asia, these young stars represent the future of international football.

For Orange Veins, seeing eight former participants compete at the FIFA World Cup is a moment of great pride and a reflection of the organisation’s mission to bring together the world’s most promising young footballers.

“We are incredibly proud to see eight former Orange Veins participants competing at the FIFA World Cup 2026. To witness players such as Lamine Yamal, now one of the biggest young stars in world football, alongside Pau Cubarsí, Tyler Fletcher, Ayyoub Bouaddi, Gilberto Mora, Lennart Karl, Behruzjon Karimov and Luka Vušković, reach this level is a fantastic achievement. We wish all of these outstanding players a successful and memorable tournament.” Leonardo Mouwen, Orange Veins

As the World Cup unfolds, Orange Veins will proudly follow the performances of its alumni. Their journeys from youth tournaments to the world’s biggest football event underline the importance of elite international development platforms and the opportunities they create for talented young players.

The entire Orange Veins community wishes Lamine Yamal, Pau Cubarsí, Tyler Fletcher, Ayyoub Bouaddi, Gilberto Mora, Lennart Karl, Behruzjon Karimov and Luka Vušković the very best of luck at FIFA World Cup 2026. Their success is an inspiration for the next generation of footballers around the world. ⚽🌍🏆