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