Ten African teams will take the field at the 2026 World Cup, the most the continent has ever sent to a single tournament. BBC Sport Africa has picked out some of the players worth keeping your eyes on when the action kicks off.
The expanded tournament means more chances for African football to announce itself on the biggest stage, and the names on this list represent just a slice of the talent heading to North America.
We will be updating this space as the full breakdown of players comes in, so check back for the complete rundown of Africa's ones to watch.
Originally published by BBC Africa.