World Cup 2022: Which major players are missing FIFA tournament?

Following is a list of players who have been ruled out or are doubtful through injury for the World Cup, which runs through Dec. 18.

PAUL POGBA (FRANCE)

Pogba injured his knee in pre-season and underwent surgery in September to repair a damaged meniscus.

The 29-year-old resumed training, but on Oct. 31 his agent said the midfielder would not return to action for Juventus or world champions France before the World Cup.

N'GOLO KANTE (FRANCE)

The Chelsea midfielder suffered a setback in his rehabilitation from a hamstring injury that has restricted him to two league appearances this season. He will be sidelined for four months after undergoing surgery.

GEORGINIO WIJNALDUM (NETHERLANDS)

AS Roma midfielder Wijnaldum fractured his leg in August, ruling him out of the World Cup.

FLORIAN WIRTZ (GERMANY)

Bayer Leverkusen's Wirtz played four times for Germany in 2021, but has not made any appearances for club or country since injuring his knee in March.

MIKE MAIGNAN (FRANCE)

AC Milan keeper Maignan, who has made four appearances for France, was left out of their squad for the World Cup because of a calf injury.

MIKEL OYARZABAL (SPAIN)

Real Sociedad forward Oyarzabal ruptured his anterior cruciate ligament during training in March and was unable to recover in time to make Spain's World Cup squad.

TIMO WERNER (GERMANY)

The RB Leipzig forward, 26, sustained an ankle injury during their 4-0 Champions League victory over Shakhtar Donetsk at the start of November and will be sidelined for the rest of 2022.

REECE JAMES (ENGLAND)

The 22-year-old right back injured his knee in Chelsea's Champions League clash against AC Milan in October and said he will not be a part of the England team.

DIOGO JOTA (PORTUGAL)

The Liverpool forward will miss the tournament