​2026 World Cup injuries tracker: Which players are out?

Serge Gnabry, Germany
Injury: Torn adductor

An adductor injury sustained in mid-April ruled Gnabry out for the rest of the domestic season for Bayern Munich and the World Cup for Germany. He was set to play a major part for his nation this summer; no player played more games (eight) across qualifying and March's friendlies.

His absence could open the door for Jamal Musiala -- back from his own injury nightmare -- to start for Die Mannschaft. It also strengthens fellow Bayern star youngster Lennart Karl's chances of making the squad.

Rodrygo, Brazil
Injury: Torn ACL and meniscus

Real Madrid's shock 1-0 loss to Getafe in March was made all the worse by the fact they lost Rodrygo to serious injury in the process. A torn ACL and meniscus ruled him out for what is likely to be the rest of 2026.

He was second-top scorer with three goals during a difficult qualifying campaign for Brazil. With Estêvão also an injury concern ahead of the tournament, the Seleção look light on the wings. They may yet turn to 34-year-old Neymar in response.

Xavi Simons, Netherlands
Injury: Torn ACL

Tottenham Hotspur's first Premier League win of 2026 -- 1-0 against Wolves at the end of April -- came at a great cost: Simons tore an ACL in the second half.

While no guaranteed starter, Simons was set to play a strong role across the attacking midfield line for the Dutch. This injury strengthens Manchester City midfielder Tijjani Reijnders' grip on the playmaking role and potentially reopens the door for Justin Kluivert -- who is about to return from a four-month knee injury of his own -- to make a late bolt for the squad.

Hugo Ekitiké, France
Injury: Torn Achilles tendon

Ekitiké hit the deck very suddenly during Liverpool's 2-0 loss to Paris Saint-Germain in April, and it quickly became clear why.

An excellent debut season with the Reds had helped him work his way into Didier Deschamps' squad, scoring in both the November and March international breaks, and he looked set to nab a place in Les Bleus' squad. Crystal Palace's Jean-Philippe Mateta might be the next man up, but fit-again, experienced Lyon midfielder Corentin Tolisso is also getting some buzz.

Éder Militão, Brazil
Injury: Torn hamstring

Militão has endured a series of bad injuries over the past few years, with the latest -- a hamstring tear that required surgery -- ruling him out of the World Cup.

Those previous physical issues had already seen his influence for the Brazilian national team fade, with Arsenal's Gabriel Magalhães rising to partner PSG's Marquinhos regularly in the center, but he would still have been a valuable squad member -- and potentially an option at right back. As a result of this, Bremer (Juventus), Fabrício Bruno (Cruzeiro) and perhaps even Roger Ibañez (Al-Ahli) look set for more prominent roles.

Patrick Agyemang, United States
Injury: Torn Achilles tendon

Agyemang's very impressive first season in English football ended prematurely as he tore an Achilles against Stoke City in early April.

He wasn't expected to lead the line for the USMNT on home soil, but he was certainly in the mix as an option off the bench. Mauricio Pochettino will still look primarily to Folarin Balogun and Ricardo Pepi for goals, but this might help bring Josh Sargent in from the cold as a third option.

Jerdy Schouten, Netherlands
Injury: Torn ACL

PSV midfield enforcer Schouten suffered severe cruciate ligament damage while stretching to intercept a ball against Utrecht in April. The 29-year-old said he "felt right away that [something] was wrong."

He did not command a starting spot but was likely next man up if Frenkie de Jong or Ryan Gravenberch needed a breather. That role will now likely pass to hugely experienced 35-year-old Atalanta midfielder Marten de Roon.