European Football · Sunday, May 31, 2026
The Absences That Could Have Changed the 2026 World Cup
Marca draws up the list of key players excluded from the ten favorites for the tournament in North America.
By Editorial team
A few months before the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada, Marca looks back at the notable absences in the selections of the ten favorite teams. Several high-level players have been left out for technical reasons or strategic choices. These decisions by the coaches could affect the final competitiveness of their respective teams.