01.05.2026 11:23
With weeks to go until the World Cup, the injury nightmare grows, with some stars confirmed to miss the tournament, while uncertainty continues for critical names like Mbappe and Arda Güler. Here are the details...
Ahead of the 2026 World Cup, the football world faces a major crisis. With only days left until the tournament, injuries are piling up, and uncertainty continues for many star players.
MAJOR ALARM BEFORE THE BIG TOURNAMENT
With approximately 40 days left until the tournament, the rapidly increasing number of injured players draws attention. While it has become clear that key names such as Rodrygo, Ekitike, Gnabry, and Xavi Simons will definitely be out of the squad, the status of stars like Mbappe and Arda Güler is being closely monitored.
HOPE FOR ARDA GÜLER
Turkish star Arda Güler, who plays for Real Madrid, ended his season after an injury sustained in the match against Alaves. However, according to evaluations, the young player is expected to recover in time for the World Cup, and hopes are being maintained on the Turkish front.
UNCERTAINTY FOR MBAPPE AND SALAH
While the severity of the injury to France's most important star, Kylian Mbappe, has not yet been clarified, Mohamed Salah's condition due to a hamstring problem is also being closely monitored. Whether both players will be able to make it to the tournament is a matter of great curiosity.
THE DEFINITIVE ABSENTEES LIST IS GROWING
It has been confirmed that important stars such as Rodrygo, Militao, Gnabry, and Xavi Simons will miss the World Cup. This situation has directly impacted the plans of powerhouse teams like Brazil and Germany.
FAVORITES' CALCULATIONS ARE CHANGING
With the increasing injuries shaking up the balance before the tournament, many countries have had to reconsider their squad plans. The impact of the intense season schedule on players has once again come to the forefront.