😢 No footballing 'hype'? The stars watching the 2026 World Cup at home | OneFootball

The 2026 World Cup expands to 48 teams, but even then we still won’t see all the album’s premium stickers. Between last-minute injuries, random coaching decisions, and traumatic eliminations, the North American tournament loses tons of flow. Get the tissues ready, because these names won’t set foot on the pitches of the U.S., Mexico, or Canada.

Fermín López

Barça’s engine and grit misses out on Spain’s squad list. An absence that takes some electricity out of La Roja’s midfield.

Rodrygo Goes

Real Madrid’s “lightning bolt” suffered an untimely injury just before the tournament, leaving Brazil without one of its most creative and decisive attackers.

Eder Militao

Another massive blow for the Canarinha. Physical problems will keep him from leading Brazil’s back line in the biggest tournament of all.

Robert Lewandowski

Poland collapsed in the European qualifiers. We’re denied the legendary killer’s final World Cup goals.

Gigi Donnarumma

Italy stumbled again in the UEFA playoffs. The Manchester City giant won’t be able to guard the Azzurra goal.

Victor Osimhen

Nigeria failed to make it through in Africa. Galatasaray’s complete striker misses out on football’s biggest global showcase.

Xavi Simons

A ligament injury at Tottenham clipped the wings of the young Dutch talent, who was set to be one of the tournament’s most eye-catching players.

Kaoru Mitoma

The king of dribbling and take-ons in the Premier League broke down in the final stretch, leaving Japan without its most dangerous wide player.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇪🇸 here.