{"id":30265,"date":"2026-04-15T18:14:37","date_gmt":"2026-04-15T18:14:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eplvip.com\/index.php\/2026\/04\/15\/2026-world-cups-biggest-loser-star-player-absent-due-to-injury\/"},"modified":"2026-04-15T18:14:37","modified_gmt":"2026-04-15T18:14:37","slug":"2026-world-cups-biggest-loser-star-player-absent-due-to-injury","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eplvip.com\/index.php\/2026\/04\/15\/2026-world-cups-biggest-loser-star-player-absent-due-to-injury\/","title":{"rendered":"2026 World Cup&#8217;s biggest loser Star player absent due to injury"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ue-c-article--first-letter-highlighted\"><span class=\"capital-letter\">B<\/span>Becoming a professional soccer player is the dream of many children around the world. Playing in the top league is part of that journey, but representing your country at a World Cup is something only a few can achieve. It is the highest level of the sport where careers are defined and legacies are built.<\/p>\n<p>Being selected and missing the World Cup due to injury is a different kind of reality. This is a tough situation that is more common than many people realize and affects even the best national teams. Playing at the highest level comes with physical demands and risks, and the timing may not work in a player&#8217;s favor as tournaments approach.<\/p>\n<p>    Hugo Ekitike<\/p>\n<p>Liverpool and France national team forwards are also among the names affected. A physical stumble in a key moment kept him out of contention and interrupted his opportunity to strengthen his role within a competitive team.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"ue-c-article__media ue-c-article__media--image\">\n<div class=\"ue-c-article__media-img-container ue-l-article--expand-edge-right-until-tablet ue-l-article--expand-edge-left-until-tablet\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1978\" height=\"1318\" class=\"ue-c-article__image lazyload\" alt=\"Hugo Ekitike\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/objetos.estaticos-marca.com\/assets\/multimedia\/imagenes\/2026\/04\/15\/17762668782510.jpg\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"ue-c-article__media-caption\">\n<p><span class=\"ue-c-article__media-description\">Hugo Ekitike<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>rodrigo goes<\/p>\n<p>    Real Madrid and Brazil&#8217;s key players are also facing a similar situation. His injury comes at a time when he is becoming increasingly important to both club and country, and his absence leaves a huge gap in Brazil&#8217;s attacking options.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"ue-c-article__media ue-c-article__media--image\">\n<div class=\"ue-c-article__media-img-container ue-l-article--expand-edge-right-until-tablet ue-l-article--expand-edge-left-until-tablet\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1978\" height=\"1318\" class=\"ue-c-article__image lazyload\" alt=\"rodrigo goes\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/objetos.estaticos-marca.com\/assets\/multimedia\/imagenes\/2026\/04\/15\/17762669313487.jpg\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"ue-c-article__media-caption\">\n<p><span class=\"ue-c-article__media-description\">rodrigo goes<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Jack Grealish<\/p>\n<p>    Everton and England internationals join the list. Known for his ability to carry the ball and create chances, his injury has limited England&#8217;s depth in the wide areas and removed a different profile from their attacking set-up.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"ue-c-article__media ue-c-article__media--image\">\n<div class=\"ue-c-article__media-img-container ue-l-article--expand-edge-right-until-tablet ue-l-article--expand-edge-left-until-tablet\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1978\" height=\"1318\" class=\"ue-c-article__image lazyload\" alt=\"Jack Grealish\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/objetos.estaticos-marca.com\/assets\/multimedia\/imagenes\/2026\/04\/15\/17762669752710.jpg\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"ue-c-article__media-caption\">\n<p><span class=\"ue-c-article__media-description\">Jack Grealish<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>louis maran<\/p>\n<p>    The Club Amrica and Mexican goalkeeper was building a case for involvement at international level. His absence will force adjustments to Mexico&#8217;s goalkeeping plan, where consistency is key.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"ue-c-article__media ue-c-article__media--image\">\n<div class=\"ue-c-article__media-img-container ue-l-article--expand-edge-right-until-tablet ue-l-article--expand-edge-left-until-tablet\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1978\" height=\"1318\" class=\"ue-c-article__image lazyload\" alt=\"louis marag\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/objetos.estaticos-marca.com\/assets\/multimedia\/imagenes\/2026\/04\/15\/17762670824569.jpg\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"ue-c-article__media-caption\">\n<p><span class=\"ue-c-article__media-description\">louis maran<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Barenton Carboni<\/p>\n<p>    Emerging talent with links to racing clubs and Argentina are missing out at a stage when young players often use tournaments like this to make their breakthrough. The timing of his injury halted that progression.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"ue-c-article__media ue-c-article__media--image\">\n<div class=\"ue-c-article__media-img-container ue-l-article--expand-edge-right-until-tablet ue-l-article--expand-edge-left-until-tablet\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1978\" height=\"1318\" class=\"ue-c-article__image lazyload\" alt=\"Valent\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/objetos.estaticos-marca.com\/assets\/multimedia\/imagenes\/2026\/04\/15\/17762671702605.jpg\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"ue-c-article__media-caption\">\n<p><span class=\"ue-c-article__media-description\">Barenton Carboni<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Juan Foyth<\/p>\n<p>    The Villarreal defender and Argentina international also lost a defensive option. His versatility and experience at the back would have added to the balance of the team.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"ue-c-article__media ue-c-article__media--image\">\n<div class=\"ue-c-article__media-img-container ue-l-article--expand-edge-right-until-tablet ue-l-article--expand-edge-left-until-tablet\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1978\" height=\"1318\" class=\"ue-c-article__image lazyload\" alt=\"Juan Foyth\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/objetos.estaticos-marca.com\/assets\/multimedia\/imagenes\/2026\/04\/15\/17762672753656.jpg\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"ue-c-article__media-caption\">\n<p><span class=\"ue-c-article__media-description\">Juan Foyth<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Marcel Lewis<\/p>\n<p>    The Toluca and Mexico midfielder also believes his chance will be missed. His role in controlling the tempo and connecting plays is important at club level, and his absence will be another adjustment for Mexico.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"ue-c-article__media ue-c-article__media--image\">\n<div class=\"ue-c-article__media-img-container ue-l-article--expand-edge-right-until-tablet ue-l-article--expand-edge-left-until-tablet\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1978\" height=\"1318\" class=\"ue-c-article__image lazyload\" alt=\"Marcel Lewis\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/objetos.estaticos-marca.com\/assets\/multimedia\/imagenes\/2026\/04\/15\/17762673528622.jpg\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"ue-c-article__media-caption\">\n<p><span class=\"ue-c-article__media-description\">Marcel Lewis<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Joaquin Panicelli<\/p>\n<p>    Junger&#8217;s prospect, linked to RC Strasbourg Alsace and the Argentine system, is missing out on a potential breakthrough moment. For players at this stage, tournaments like the World Cup can define their trajectory.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"ue-c-article__media ue-c-article__media--image\">\n<div class=\"ue-c-article__media-img-container ue-l-article--expand-edge-right-until-tablet ue-l-article--expand-edge-left-until-tablet\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1978\" height=\"1318\" class=\"ue-c-article__image lazyload\" alt=\"Hoak\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/objetos.estaticos-marca.com\/assets\/multimedia\/imagenes\/2026\/04\/15\/17762674443226.jpg\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"ue-c-article__media-caption\">\n<p><span class=\"ue-c-article__media-description\">Joaquin Panicelli<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Sam Agehowa<\/p>\n<p>    Forwards linked to FC Porto and Spain&#8217;s set-up are also excluded. His physical presence and attacking potential gave Spain another option, especially in close games.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"ue-c-article__media ue-c-article__media--image\">\n<div class=\"ue-c-article__media-img-container ue-l-article--expand-edge-right-until-tablet ue-l-article--expand-edge-left-until-tablet\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1978\" height=\"1318\" class=\"ue-c-article__image lazyload\" alt=\"Sam Agehowa\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/objetos.estaticos-marca.com\/assets\/multimedia\/imagenes\/2026\/04\/15\/17762676905182.jpg\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"ue-c-article__media-caption\">\n<p><span class=\"ue-c-article__media-description\">Sam Agehowa<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Mohamed Salisu<\/p>\n<p>    The AS Monaco and Ghana defender joins the defensive absentee list. His strength and stability made him a reliable figure, especially for the national team, which relies on the structure of the last place.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"ue-c-article__media ue-c-article__media--image\">\n<div class=\"ue-c-article__media-img-container ue-l-article--expand-edge-right-until-tablet ue-l-article--expand-edge-left-until-tablet\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1978\" height=\"1318\" class=\"ue-c-article__image lazyload\" alt=\"Mohamed Salisu\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/objetos.estaticos-marca.com\/assets\/multimedia\/imagenes\/2026\/04\/15\/17762677801134.jpg\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"ue-c-article__media-caption\">\n<p><span class=\"ue-c-article__media-description\">Mohamed Salisu<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>cameron carter vickers<\/p>\n<p>    Playing for the United States at Celtic is another loss on defense. His absence will affect the depth and stability of a team looking to compete strongly in their homeland.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"ue-c-article__media ue-c-article__media--image\">\n<div class=\"ue-c-article__media-img-container ue-l-article--expand-edge-right-until-tablet ue-l-article--expand-edge-left-until-tablet\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1978\" height=\"1318\" class=\"ue-c-article__image lazyload\" alt=\"cameron carter vickers\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/objetos.estaticos-marca.com\/assets\/multimedia\/imagenes\/2026\/04\/15\/17762678870148.jpg\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"ue-c-article__media-caption\">\n<p><span class=\"ue-c-article__media-description\">cameron carter vickers<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Jess Orozco <\/p>\n<p>    The Cruz Azul and Mexican native was part of a new generation seeking the position. Missing a tournament will slow down your momentum at a crucial time.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"ue-c-article__media ue-c-article__media--image\">\n<div class=\"ue-c-article__media-img-container ue-l-article--expand-edge-right-until-tablet ue-l-article--expand-edge-left-until-tablet\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1978\" height=\"1318\" class=\"ue-c-article__image lazyload\" alt=\"jess\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/objetos.estaticos-marca.com\/assets\/multimedia\/imagenes\/2026\/04\/15\/17762680487759.jpg\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"ue-c-article__media-caption\">\n<p><span class=\"ue-c-article__media-description\">Jess Orozco<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Takumi Minamino<\/p>\n<p>    The AS Monaco midfielder and Japanese representative rounded out the list. His experience and attacking movement will be valuable to Japan, and his absence will leave them without a familiar presence in big matches.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"ue-c-article__media ue-c-article__media--image\">\n<div class=\"ue-c-article__media-img-container ue-l-article--expand-edge-right-until-tablet ue-l-article--expand-edge-left-until-tablet\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1978\" height=\"1318\" class=\"ue-c-article__image lazyload\" alt=\"Takumi Minamino\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/objetos.estaticos-marca.com\/assets\/multimedia\/imagenes\/2026\/04\/15\/17762681563144.jpg\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"ue-c-article__media-caption\">\n<p><span class=\"ue-c-article__media-description\">Takumi Minamino<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The 2026 World Cup will still feature the usual level of competition, but this absence is a reminder of how quickly the landscape of football can change. 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