Source: Getty ImagesBest players who will miss World Cup 2026However, every four years, the tournament always tells a harsher story where several elite players miss out after their nations fall short. We take a look at the top players who will watch the 2026 World Cup from home. Kvaratskhelia, who has never played at a World Cup, failed to inspire his country to qualify from a group won by Spain. Gianluigi Donnarumma reacts after Italy failed to qualify for World Cup 2026. Highest-ranked nations that didn't qualify for World Cup 2026We also ranked the best nations that failed to qualify for the World Cup.

Source: Daily Nation April 02, 2026 02:05 UTC