The list of players unavailable for the 2026 FIFA World Cup is quite extensive with Brazil's Rodrygo, France's Hugo Ekitike and the Netherlands' Xavi Simons among the injured stars. There's also a handful of injuries to watch heading into the start of group stage,

Alphonso Davies will have to wait to make his 2026 World Cup debut. Canada's team captain will miss Friday's opener against Bosnia and Herzegovina as he continues to recover from a hamstring injury.

Several key injuries could factor into the 39-day 2026 World Cup tournament, including those to Lamine Yamal, Lionel Messi and Neymar Jr.

Canada captain Alphonso Davies has been ruled out of his country's World Cup opening fixture against Bosnia-Herzegovina. Head coach Jesse Marsch confirmed that the Bayern Munich left-back is still recovering from a hamstring injury sustained in May.

GUADALAJARA, Mexico (AP) — Spain will have a full squad available for its World Cup opener against Cape Verde on Monday with forward Víctor Muñoz returning to training a day after Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams also were back.

Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano 'Dibu' Martínez has completed his first full glove session after recovering from a finger injury.

Brazil has been hit with major Neymar Jr news just ahead of the 2026 World Cup opener. His latest injury update ahead of the clash vs Morocco.

The World Cup will feature many of the planet's best talents, but there is a whole host of world-class names who will be watching from the sidelines.We've put together a best XI of players missing

The latest news and updates as the 2026 FIFA World Cup continues in the United States, Mexico and Canada