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The (long) list of injured players, 45 days before the World Cup
TL;DR
With 45 days until the 2026 World Cup, several star players, including Kylian Mbappé and Mohamed Salah, are currently injured. The growing list of sidelined international players raises concerns for their teams ahead of the tournament.
Key points
- Several star players are injured ahead of the World Cup
- Kylian Mbappé and Mohamed Salah are among the injured
- The World Cup starts on June 11, 2026
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The (long) list of injured players, 45 days before the World Cup
Some very big names, unfortunately...
Lamine Yamal on Wednesday; Kylian Mbappé on Friday; Mohamed Salah, Kai Havertz, Eberechi Eze and Xavi Simons this Saturday: with less than two months to go before the start of the 2026 World Cup (June 11 to July 19), the list of injured international players has grown significantly this week.
With 45 days to go before the World Cup kicks off, hereâs a look at the star players currently sidelined.
Some are already ruled out, others are expected to return just in time before June 11, while for others the mystery remains and the race against the clock is on.
Lamine Yamal / Spain (expected to return for the World Cup)
Kylian Mbappé / France (expected to return by the end of the club season)
Hugo Ekitike / France (ruled out of the World Cup)
Q&A
Which star players are injured 45 days before the World Cup?
Injured players include Kylian Mbappé, Mohamed Salah, Kai Havertz, and Xavi Simons.
What is the date range for the 2026 World Cup?
The 2026 World Cup is scheduled to take place from June 11 to July 19.
How many days are left until the World Cup starts?
There are 45 days remaining until the World Cup begins.