World Cup 2026: 10 players to watch in Group F - Cody Gakpo, Kaishu Sano and more

The first Group F match of the 2026 World Cup is set to start in two weeks, and here are some players to keep your eyes peeled for.

Group F features four talented nations, including Japan, the Netherlands, Sweden, and Tunisia, each with players capable of changing games on football's biggest stage.

While household names such as Victor Gyökeres, Virgil van Dijk and Frankie De Jong will attract most of the attention, a number of underrated players could prove just as influential.

Here, Sports News Blitz’s Shuei Ishii looks at 10 players from Group F whose recent club and international performances suggest they are worth keeping a close eye on throughout the tournament.