As the World Cup is rapidly approaching, multiple players have suffered serious injuries confirm that they will not head to the World Cup. Most of them play for renowned clubs in Europe, and this might be their most precious opportunity to be in this prestigious tournament.
The list of players who will not be in World Cup 2026:
Xavi Simons, Tottenham/Netherlands, ACL
Militao, Real Madrid/Brazil, Hamstring injury
Estevao, Chelsea/Brazil, Hamstring injury
Rodrygo, Real Madrid/Brazil, ACL
Ekitike, Liverpool/France, Achilles Tendon
Foyth, Villarreal/Argentina, Achilles Tendon
Panichelli, Strasbourg/Argentina, ACL
Salisu, Monaco/Ghana, ACL
Kudus, Tottenham/Ghana, Hamstring
Minamino, Monaco/Japan, ACL
Endo, Liverpool/Japan, Ankle injury
Gnabry, Bayern/Germany, Muscle Strain
Malagon, CF America/Mexico, Achilles