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🚨 Official: another star pulls out of the World Cup!
TL;DR
Xavi Simons has officially withdrawn from the 2026 World Cup due to an injury sustained while playing for Tottenham. He joins other stars like Hugo Ekitiké, Serge Gnabry, and Rodrygo in missing the tournament.
Key points
- Xavi Simons withdraws from the 2026 World Cup
- Injury sustained while playing for Tottenham
- Joins other stars like Hugo Ekitiké and Serge Gnabry
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🚨 Official: another star pulls out of the World Cup!
Another withdrawal for the World Cup!
After Hugo Ekitiké, Serge Gnabry and Rodrygo, another star has officially withdrawn from the 2026 World Cup!
Injured this Saturday on the Wolverhampton pitch with Tottenham, Xavi Simons will not play in the World Cup with the Netherlands.
The former Leipzig and PSG player announced the terrible news on his Instagram account during the night from Sunday to Monday!
"My season has come to an abrupt end. All I wanted was to fight for my team. My chance to do that has been taken away from me, just like the World Cup. It will take time to come to terms with this, but I will continue to be the best teammate I can be," the player said in his message.
Suffering from a knee injury, the Dutch playmaker had to be stretchered off on Saturday.
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As a reminder, the Netherlands are in World Cup Group F, alongside Japan, Sweden and Tunisia.
Q&A
Why did Xavi Simons withdraw from the 2026 World Cup?
Xavi Simons withdrew from the 2026 World Cup due to an injury he sustained while playing for Tottenham.
Which players have withdrawn from the 2026 World Cup so far?
Players who have withdrawn from the 2026 World Cup include Xavi Simons, Hugo Ekitiké, Serge Gnabry, and Rodrygo.
What impact will Xavi Simons' withdrawal have on the Netherlands team?
Xavi Simons' withdrawal is a significant loss for the Netherlands team as he is a key player, impacting their chances in the World Cup.
