10 big-name players who never played a minute at 2026 FIFA World Cup
Despite his experience and key role in France’s 2018 World Cup triumph, coach Didier Deschamps left the 35-year-old unused throughout the tournament, including the third-place playoff against England.
While each of these players will still receive a World Cup medal or official tournament recognition for being part of their national squads, the 2026 edition will likely be remembered as a missed opportunity, with none managing to make their mark on the field.
Victor Munoz (Spain) Spain’s World Cup-winning squad included Liverpool’s new signing Victor Munoz, but the young forward never got the opportunity to play.
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