Exclusive: Denis Lavagne names the African revelation of the 2026 World Cup

16.06.26 FT World Cup

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French coach Denis Lavagne believes that Senegalese prodigy Ibrahim Mbaye will be Africa’s standout star at the 2026 World Cup.

“I’m particularly thinking of the young Senegalese Ibrahim Mbaye. The Paris Saint-Germain talent could be one of the sensations of the tournament. Despite his youth, he’s already accustomed to competing at the highest level, both for his club and his national team,” he told Foot Africa in response to a question about the African revelation expected at the 2026 World Cup.

At just 18 years old, the former French youth international has featured in 31 matches for Paris Saint-Germain this season, recording 3 goals and 2 assists.

He has already earned 10 caps for the Lions across all competitions, notching up 3 goals and 5 assists.

His market value is estimated at 30 million euros by the specialist site Transfermarkt.

Imed Ben Amara |

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Imed Ben Amara - bilingual sports writer and web editor with experience in football content creation. Since 2021, he has contributed to Foot Africa, providing news coverage and analysis.

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