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12 Superstars Facing Race Against Time to Be Fit for 2026 World Cup
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12 Superstars Facing Race Against Time to Be Fit for 2026 World Cup

SI·Ewan Ross-Murray·about 1 month ago
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There will be no shortage of talent taking to fields across North America for this summer’s World Cup, but there are still numerous superstars at risk of missing the tournament entirely. Injuries are threatening to rob the tournament of some elite talent representing the leading nations, an array of high-profile names facing a race against time to feature at soccer’s most prestigious event. Pretty much all of the favorites for the crown are sweating on the fitness of key performers ahead of the opening fixture on June 11, many of whom have already been ruled out for the remainder of the club campaign. With that in mind, here are the stars at risk of missing the World Cup through injury. Lamine Yamal Lamine Yamal will miss the rest of the club season. | Xavi Bonilla/DeFodi Images/Getty Images Lamine Yamal will be among the leading contenders for the Player of the Tournament as he seeks to propel Spain to its second world title.…

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