With just 100 days left until the next FIFA U-17 World Cup in Qatar, the impact of the previous edition continues to be felt as new talents like Hamza Abdel Karim have emerged and continued their rise through football.
This was the first tournament with 48 participating nations, hosted by Qatar from November 19 to December 13, 2025, and will continue to host its stadiums annually until 2029.
Hamza Abdel Karim leads this group after transitioning from his impressive performance in Qatar to wearing the Barcelona jersey and later getting a chance to play for Egypt's senior team in the 2026 World Cup. Abdel Karim was one of the standout players for the Egyptian team at the tournament, scoring two goals in four matches before joining Barcelona on loan from Al Ahly.
Ziyad Baha, who was part of the Moroccan team that reached the quarter-finals, has continued his development after moving to Olympique Marseille. Samuel Inatchio from Italy successfully turned expectations into real performance by scoring four goals and helping Italy finish third in the tournament.
In the United States, Kavan Solivan stood out among players who caught attention at the Qatar World Cup. In France, Remy Himbert continued his rise after being one of the standout talents for his country's team at the tournament.
In Holland, Belgian Noeh Fernandez successfully transitioned from his impressive performances with his national team to playing for Ajax. In Brazil, Zico Lucas continued his development following his impressive tactical maturity and leadership qualities that caught attention in Qatar.
These talents continue to make significant progress in their careers, highlighting the importance of the U-17 World Cup as a genuine platform for discovering and nurturing future stars.
