World Cup 2026: Which star players will miss the tournament?

Key Takeaways

• Al Jazeera takes a look at the high-profile players who will play no part in the tournament in North America.
• The world’s best football players will travel to North America this summer for the most anticipated sporting event of the year: the FIFA World Cup 2026.
• While the 48-team tournament will feature young prodigies and veterans alike, some stars will not be at the tournament, having missed out due to injuries or because their nations failed to qualify.
• Al Jazeera takes a look at the top stars who will not be at the World Cup Khvicha Kvaratskhelia (Georgia) One of the most feared wingers in European football, Kvaratskhelia will not be on the plane to North America as his country, Georgia, failed to qualify for the finals in June and July.
• The Paris Saint-Germain winger, the standout player in the Champions League this season, is yet to play at a World Cup.