FIFA World Cup: Key players missing for their teams

November 2, 2022 By Sports Tak Web

The FIFA World Cup is just around the corner, with Qatar and Ecuador kicking off the tournament on November 20.

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But a few teams will be missing key players ahead of the marquee tournament.

France's Paul Pogba, unavailability after a new injury confirmed that he will miss out on the FIFA World Cup.

The midfielder will be joined by Ngolo Kante on the bench for France.

In a blow to Portugal, star forward Diogo Jota has also been ruled out of the premier football competition.

Joining in injury list along with these players is Chelsea and England defender Reece James.

Another injured defender is Barcelona and Uruguay's Ronald Araujo, who has been scintillating for club and country this season.

It will be interesting to see how these teams fair in the absence of their star players.