Top players miss out on World Cup 2026 squads ahead of opening match
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 10, 2026, 2:15 PM
Last updated Jun 10, 2026
The World Cup 2026 squads were finalized ahead of the tournament's opening fixture this week. Among the most notable omissions are Eduardo Camavinga from France, Cole Palmer from England, Joao Pedro from Brazil, Dean Huijsen from Spain, and Youssef En-Nesyri from Morocco. Camavinga's absence follows a difficult season with Real Madrid, whereas Pedro's exclusion from Brazil raises questions, given his successful debut campaign at Chelsea. Spain’s selection lacks any Real Madrid players for the first time in history. The tournament promises to showcase a mix of seasoned talent and emerging stars.
- •Eduardo Camavinga misses out on France squad due to limited club appearances.
- •Cole Palmer's non-selection surprises after a disappointing season with Chelsea.
- •Joao Pedro's omission raises eyebrows after scoring 23 goals for Chelsea.
- •Spain has no Real Madrid players for the first time in World Cup history.
- •Youssef En-Nesyri, pivotal in Morocco's past success, is excluded from the squad.
- 2:15 PMYahoo Sports — No Real Madrid in Spain’s ranks and other big-name snubs: The five most shocking World Cup 2026 selection calls
"The 2026 World Cup squads are locked in ahead of the tournament's opening fixture this week. Some of the game's top talent will be on show this summer, though there are some high-profile omissions.Whi...
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