World Cup 2026: Which star players will miss the tournament?
The FIFA World Cup 2026 will see several star players missing due to injuries or their nations' failure to qualify. Notable absentees include Robert Lewandowski from Poland and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia from Georgia. The tournament will still feature a mix of young talents and seasoned veterans.
- ▪Khvicha Kvaratskhelia will miss the World Cup as Georgia did not qualify.
- ▪Robert Lewandowski expressed disappointment after Poland's failure to qualify for the tournament.
- ▪Gianluigi Donnarumma and Sandro Tonali from Italy will also be absent from the World Cup.
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