Key Players Missing World Cup in Qatar Due to Injury

1- Fawaz Al-Qarni (Saudi Arabia)

Fawaz Al-Qarni, the Saudi national team goalkeeper, was injured during his country's national team camp in Abu Dhabi, and Al-Shabab club announced on October 31 that he had undergone a successful surgery, and it was reported that he would miss several months.

2- Presnel Kimpembe (France)

The Paris Saint-Germain defender suffered a hamstring injury.

3- Yuta Nakayama (Japan)

The defender will miss the Finals with an ankle injury that will keep him out for the remainder of the season.

4- Paul Pogba (France)

Pogba injured his knee during pre-season and had surgery in September to repair a meniscus injury.

The 29-year-old resumed training but on October 31 his agent said the midfielder would not return to action until 2023.

5- N'Golo Kante (France)

The Chelsea midfielder's hopes have taken a hit while recovering from a hamstring injury that has limited him to just two appearances this season.

He will be out for four months after undergoing surgery.

6- Timo Werner (Germany)

Germany striker Timo Werner, 26, injured his ankle in the first half during his team's 4-0 victory over Shakhtar Donetsk in the group stage of the Champions League in early November.

7. Reece James (England)

The 22-year-old suffered a knee injury during Chelsea's Champions League clash with AC Milan and will therefore not be part of England's squad for the finals.

8- Diogo Jota (Portugal)

The Liverpool forward will miss the World Cup due to a calf injury sustained in the win over Manchester City, but his manager Juergen Klopp said he probably would not need surgery.

9- Pedro Neto (Portugal)

The 22-year-old Wolverhampton Wanderers winger will undergo ankle surgery due to his injury against West Ham United in October.

10 - Karim Benzema

The best player in the world will miss the World Cup due to his left thigh injury.

11. Scott Kennedy (Canada)

The 25-year-old defender suffered a shoulder injury at the end of October while playing for Jan Rigensburg in the German second division.

12- Jesus “Tecateto” Corona (Mexico)

The Sevilla winger fractured his left ankle while training with his club last August and underwent surgery.

13- Ben Chilwell (England)

England left-back Ben Chilwell injured his hamstring in injury time in Chelsea's 2-1 win over Dinamo Zagreb in the Champions League.

14- Giovanni Lo Celso (Argentina)

The midfielder injured his hamstring while playing for Villarreal.

15- Marco Reus (Germany)

The Borussia Dortmund captain suffered an ankle injury, and his recovery was not completed in time.

16- Sadio Mane (Senegal)

Bayern Munich striker Sadio Mane suffered a knee injury, but he nevertheless joined the Senegalese national team list, with an almost non-existent chance of his participation.

17- Amine Harit (Morocco)

Olympique de Marseille striker Amine Harit suffered a knee injury during a Ligue 1 match against Monaco.

18- Christopher Nkunku (France)

The Leipzig striker joined France's World Cup squad but was later ruled out after a left knee injury due to his teammate Camavinga's tackle during training.

19- José Gayà (Spain)

Valencia's left defender was excluded from the Spain squad after suffering an ankle injury during training.