Top players missing 2026 World Cup include Donnarumma and Alexander-Arnold

Several prominent soccer players will miss the 2026 World Cup in North America due to injuries or lack of national team qualification. Among them are Gianluigi Donnarumma, whose Italy team failed to qualify for a third consecutive tournament, and Trent Alexander-Arnold, omitted from England's squad. Other stars absent include Eder Militao of Brazil and Alessandro Bastoni of Italy, both sidelined by injury. Sandro Tonali and Eduardo Camavinga also highlighted the list of notable omissions. The Sporting News has compiled an all-star lineup of absent players, examining their circumstances leading to this year's absence.

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