The 2026 World Cup is still years away, but injury concerns are already threatening the participation of some of football's biggest names. From Spanish prodigy Lamine Yamal to Egypt's Mohamed Salah and France's Hugo Ekitike, a list of 10 players could be sidelined due to fitness issues.
While the full extent of their injuries varies, the worry is that prolonged recovery or recurring problems might keep them out of the tournament. For fans and national teams, it's a race against time to get these stars back to full fitness before the qualifying rounds and the final event.
Stay tuned as we track their progress and hope for their return to the pitch.