The World Cup has always been a stage where players can catapult themselves into the spotlight, and this year's tournament in Mexico, Canada, and the United States is no exception. With 89 goals scored in 28 games, two sensational hat-tricks have caught the eye of Premier League clubs.
Jonathan David, the Canadian forward, scored a hat-trick in Canada's historic 6-0 victory over Qatar in Vancouver, their first World Cup win. The 26-year-old Juventus striker became the first player from the Italian club to score a World Cup hat-trick since Paolo Rossi in 1982. David, who previously starred for Gent and Lille, has been linked with Newcastle United and Leeds United, among other Premier League sides.
Earlier in the tournament, Switzerland's Johan Manzambi made history by becoming the youngest player to score two or more goals as a substitute in a World Cup match, helping his team beat Bosnia-Herzegovina 4-1. At just 20 years old, the Swiss wonderkid has also attracted interest from English clubs.
Former England striker Dion Dublin praised David's performance, calling him "a really good centre-forward." With the summer transfer window approaching, both David and Manzambi could be making moves to the Premier League in the 2026-27 season.