Spain, Brazil, Argentina, U.S. injuries could factor into World Cup

Several key injuries could factor into the 39-day 2026 World Cup tournament, including those to Lamine Yamal, Lionel Messi and Neymar Jr.

Is Neymar playing at the World Cup? Brazil superstar's status for 2026 revealed

Neymar has been one of Brazil's biggest names since his days with FC Barcelona, but is he suiting up this summer after his struggles with injuries?

Netherlands keeper Bart Verbruggen day-to-day with hip injury ahead of World Cup game against Japan

Netherlands goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen was held out of training Wednesday, two days after hurting his hip in a collision during a tune-up match with Uzbekistan, leaving his status in question for the team's World Cup opener against Japan this weekend.
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World Cup Injuries: Player Statuses That Could Affect World Cup Odds

Track the latest World Cup injuries, including key players ruled out, questionable stars, and injury concerns that could impact World Cup odds.

Netherlands hit with World Cup injury crisis ahead of showdown vs. Japan

Netherlands starting goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen is 'day to day' with an injury ahead of the World Cup opener against Japan.

Brazil right back Wesley is out of the World Cup with a thigh injury, and Éderson is replacing him

Brazil has made an injury replacement to its World Cup roster less than a week before its first match against Morocco.

The marquee snubs and injury absences from the 2026 World Cup

The FIFA World Cup brings together soccer's best talents, but not everyone gets to make it. The 2026 tournament will feature the most ever teams and players, so there definitely won't be a shortage of stars under the spotlight.

Some World Cup teams will be without top players for games in Kansas City

Argentina won't be at 100% when it takes the pitch in Kansas City to begin defense of its World Cup title.