The 2026 FIFA World Cup will see several star players absent due to injuries or failure to qualify. Brazil's Rodrygo, who plays for Real Madrid, will miss the tournament after rupturing his ACL during a league match against Getafe. Argentina's Juan Foyth, a defender for Villarreal, is sidelined with a ruptured Achilles tendon sustained in January. Poland's Robert Lewandowski, who plays for Barcelona, will not participate as Poland did not qualify for the World Cup. Additionally, Liverpool's Hugo Ekitike suffered a serious injury during their Champions League exit against Paris Saint-Germain. Other notable absences include Dominik Szoboszlai from Hungary, Gianluigi Donnarumma from Italy, and Victor Osimhen from Nigeria, all due to their teams not making it past the qualifiers. The fate of Neymar, who is battling to recover in time for what could be his last World Cup, remains uncertain.