World Cup 2026 injury watch: Key names racing to be ready

World Cup 2026 injury watch: Key names racing to be readyImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Spain forward Lamine Yamal will miss the remainder of Barcelona's seasonPublished4 minutes agoByPrudent NsengiyumvaBBC Sport journalistWith the World Cup fast approaching, several high-profile players are sidelined or in a race against time to prove their fitness.Injuries have left international managers facing difficult decisions as the tournament in the United States, Canada and Mexico draws closer to its 11 June start.Lamine Yamal caused Spain concern when he suffered a hamstring injury in scoring for Barcelona against Celta Vigo on Wednesday - although his club expect him to be fit for the World Cup.Nonetheless, he has added his name to a growing list of key players with injury troubles as the tournament nears.And there are some big names on that list.Injured Lamine Yamal 'expected to be fit' for World CupPublished4 hours agoImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Marc-Andre ter Stegen helped Barcelona win the Champions League in 2014-15Marc Andre ter Stegen (Barcelona and Germany)Germany's first-choice goalkeeper is fighting to be recover from a long-term hamstring problem. The injury has severely limited his preparation, and his chances of being ready for the opening matches in June are fading. His absence would be a major setback for a squad built around experience at major tournaments.Rodrygo (Real Madrid and Brazil) Brazil face a significant blow with the Real Madrid forward ruled out after tearing his anterior cruciate ligament in March. The five-time world champions will be without one of their most explosive attacking options, with his injury ending any hopes of a tournament comeback.Cristian Romero (Tottenham Hotspur and Argentina)The Argentina defender is out for the remainder of the Premier League season with a knee injury. The 27-year-old was visibly upset as he limped off following a collision with goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky during T...