The absence of a number of big stars at the World Cup means many of the world’s best players will be missing at Russia 2018.
Some of the dominant football powers failed to make it their way to the Russian World Cup. The Europeans giants Italy failed to qualify for the World Cup, for the first time since 1958. Prominent teams like Netherlands, USA, and Chilli couldn't make their road to Russia due to their poor performance in qualifying stages.
We’ve collaborated a team of players all denied by qualification failure and here is the list of World's best 11 who missed out the World Cup 2018.
With one of the planets best goalkeeper, Buffon not going to World is one of the mournful news for the football fans out there. The man who lifted the World Cup in 2006 against Zidane's national team, won't be playing in this Russian World Cup.
Italy’s most capped player couldn’t lead his team to Russia after losing out to Sweden during qualifiers. The legend will be sorely missed as it was his last chance to lift the World Cup as Italy captain.
Antonio Valencia, the Manchester United's right back has proven to be one of the world's best right backs but couldn't make his way to Russia.
Equador has been one of the best South American sides, their poor performance in qualifying campaign couldn't make their way to Russia. Valencia will be turning 36 by the time Qatar World Cup, so this was the last time we could see him playing in the FIFA World Cup.
The year 2018 has been really disappointing for the Dutch football team and fans, the star-studded Dutch squad couldn't qualify for the 2018 FIFA World Cup. Liverpool's star center back, Virgil Van Dijk will be missed in Russian World Cup due to his team's bad performance.
One of the world's best center-back, known for their regimented defensive tactics, Giorgio Chiellini won't be appearing in the 2018 FIFA World Cup.
The Italians always do well in major competitions, especially with players like Giorgio Chiellini mopping up at the back.
Bayern Munich’s ever-consistent left back, David Alaba won’t be making his World Cup debut any time soon after his national team, Austria failed to qualify yet again. The 25 years aged star left-back hasn't yet debuted in World Cup, he will be sorely missed in 2018 FIFA World Cup.
Paris Saint Germain's star midfielder Verratti is having best of his game with his club, despite the fact he couldn't qualify in this World Cup. Italy's poor performance in qualification round couldn't make their way to the World Cup.
Bayern Munich's star midfielder Arturo Vidal has been dominating the midfield of Bundesliga this season. The box-to-box Chilean star will be missed this year as they couldn't qualify for the World Cup.
The Dutch Wizard, Arjen Robben has been a nightmare for many defenders, this man has gifted several magical moments in World Cup. Sadly, he too will be missing in Russian World Cup.
One of the World's fastest and dangerous left winger, Gareth Bale will be Sorely be Missed by the football fans. The Real Madrid star couldn't lead his team to the FIFA World Cup 2018.
Manchester United's star forward, Alexis Sanchez also couldn't qualify for the Russian World Cup. Despite the fact he led his country to win the Copa America 2016, he couldn't help his team for qualifying in World Cup.
Aubameyang had started hitting his straps in England after the big-money move to Arsenal. But his failure to qualify for a first World Cup means he won’t get to build on it in Russia. The 28 years aged striker is yet to debut in World Cup.
