While the 48-team tournament will feature young prodigies and veterans alike, some stars will not be at the tournament, having missed out due to injuries or because their nations failed to qualify.

Discover how Kylian Mbappe, Erling Haaland, and other top World Cup stars are preparing for the first-ever 48-team tournament across North America.

Al Jazeera takes a look at the high-profile players who will play no part in the tournament in North America.