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FIFA World Cup 2026: Key Players Missing Due to Injuries and Coaching Decisions

Several high-profile football players will miss the upcoming FIFA World Cup due to injuries and coach decisions.

By Staff Correspondent
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ফোডেন, রদ্রিগো, টের স্টেগান, কামাভিঙ্গা, এস্তেভাওসহ যাঁদের দেখা যাবে না এবারের বিশ্বকাপে

Several high-profile football players will miss the upcoming FIFA World Cup due to injuries and coach decisions. Notable absences include Phil Foden, Rodrygo, Marc-André ter Stegen, Eduardo Camavinga, and Estevao. Injuries have sidelined key players, while others have been omitted due to tactical choices by their national team coaches.

Injuries Sideline Key Players

Players like Estevao, Foden, Rodrygo, ter Stegen, and Camavinga will miss the World Cup due to injuries. Estevao suffered a hamstring injury, Foden has struggled with form, Rodrygo faced a cruciate ligament injury, ter Stegen dealt with a hamstring issue, and Camavinga had an injury-filled season.

Coach Decisions Omit Talented Players

Other players, such as Arnold, Pedro, Dani Carvajal, Harry Maguire, and Palmer, were omitted due to coach decisions. Arnold and Pedro were not selected despite their club performances, Carvajal and Maguire faced competition for spots, and Palmer's exclusion surprised many given his big-match capabilities.

FAQ

Why is Phil Foden not in the World Cup?
Foden was omitted due to inconsistent national team performance and club form.
What injury did Rodrygo suffer?
Rodrygo suffered a cruciate ligament injury.

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