Guardian's Next Generation 2026 names 60 top young football talents

The Guardian's sport section published "Next Generation 2026: 60 of the best young talents in world football" on its website on 6 October 2026.

The feature lists 60 young players and highlights some of the most talented individuals born in 2009, ranging from a player described as 'the new Toni Kroos' to Cavan Sullivan, identified as the US' next big hope.

It also invites readers to check the progress of its Next Generation classes from 2014 through 2025 and includes a Premier League class of 2026.