Several big-name football stars have been left out of the World Cup squad, leading to some surprise snubs.
A host of countries have already confirmed their squads for the summer tournament, while others are set to announce soon. Some of the biggest names in world football have been surprisingly snubbed, and below we look at a few of these stars.
But he hasn’t been selected, probably due to his poor record with the national side. The forward is yet to score in eight appearances. Tuchel’s decision has merit, as the attacking midfielder has struggled with injury issues throughout the season. Wharton has greatly enhanced his reputation since switching Crystal Palace for Blackburn Rovers in January 2024.
However, the 22-year-old has been snubbed for a place in the World Cup, with Tuchel picking Declan Rice, Elliot Anderson, Jordan Henderson and Kobbie Mainoo. Camavinga is one of the biggest names to be left out by Didier Deschamps. At 23, he has made over 200 appearances for Real Madrid, with two La Liga titles and two Champions League trophies to his name. Fernandes’ World Cup omission was a surprise, given his impressive performances for West Ham United in 2025-26.
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