Brazil have never gone more than 24 years without a winning a World Cup. With 2002 their last win, that makes 2026 all the more important for the five-time champions.

Here's a look at five of the contenders to become the game's next superstar at this year's finals in the United States, Mexico and Canada.

Brazilian prodigy Endrick scored one goal and set up another as Lyon won 2-1 away to Paris Saint-Germain on Sunday, denting the reigning European champions' bid for another Ligue 1 title.

Goals from Danilo, Igor Thiago and Gabriel Martinelli secured victory in what was Brazil's final game before coach Carlo Ancelotti names his World Cup squad.

Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti said on Monday Neymar is "not 100 percent" fit so will miss two friendlies later this month as youngster Endrick returns to the squad.

UEFA Europa League Round of 16: Nottingham Forest and Real Betis suffered defeat to Midtjylland and Panathinaikos respectively.

Ligue 1 leaders Lens ploughed to a 3-0 victory at third-tier Sochaux in a snow-delayed round of 32 French Cup match on Sunday, while Real Madrid loanee Endrick scored his first goal for Lyon as he netted the winner against Lille.

Cafu praised Real Madrid's Endrick as a top future talent despite limited starts, urging patience amid fierce competition in the squad.

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Carlos Protesoni and Kike Garcia scored two goals in two minutes in the final stages but Real Madrid held on.