The recent injuries sustained by several players have raised concerns ahead of the World Cup, as reports from the Spanish newspaper "AS" revealed confirmed absences and significant doubts that could impact the tournament.

At the top of the list of those affected are Lamine Yamal, Estevao, and Serge Gnabry, with the German player's absence from the World Cup confirmed, while the readiness of the other two to participate with the Spain and Brazil national teams remains in doubt.

According to "AS" newspaper, the physical condition of several players has started to deteriorate due to the accumulation of matches and significant fatigue during the 2025/2026 season, leading to a noticeable increase in injury rates.

The newspaper pointed out that the tournament will indeed witness notable absences due to the accumulation of injuries over the season and the transfer of physical pressure from clubs to national teams.

It was also noted that serious injuries, such as Achilles tendon tears, have caused the absence of several players, including Hugo Ekitike with the French national team, Juan Foyth with Argentina, Luis Malagón with Mexico, Carter-Vickers with the United States, and Lundgren with Sweden. These injuries require urgent surgical intervention.

In the same context, the newspaper highlighted the increase in cruciate ligament injuries during the season, such as Rodrigo with Brazil and Joaquin Panichelli, along with other cases like Samuel Agyewah, Minamino, and Salisu, which raised concerns about the players' physical readiness.

Reports have also indicated that Serge Gnabry's absence from the World Cup is confirmed, while the participation of Lamine Yamal and Estevao remains undecided. Additionally, other players like Militao and Guler are still in doubt until the final rosters are announced.

The list of those affected also includes goalkeepers like Alisson and Ter Stegen, who are striving to participate in the tournament despite injuries, amidst efforts to expedite their recovery.

The report indicated that the pressure and intensity of matches during the season directly contributed to the increase in the number of injuries, which makes the upcoming World Cup threatened by significant absences of prominent football stars.