Real Madrid has endured a disastrous season, and the consequences now extend to the World Cup 2026. Several players from the Spanish club hoped to represent their national teams this summer, but injuries, poor performances, and difficult relationships inside the dressing room have ruined many ambitions.
Rodrygo, Éder Militão, and Ferland Mendy will all miss the tournament because of serious physical problems, while Eduardo Camavinga and Trent Alexander-Arnold also failed to secure places in their respective national squads despite their status and experience at the highest level.
The situation became even more painful for Real Madrid after Spain coach Luis de la Fuente decided not to select a single player from the club for the national team. Raúl Asencio, Álvaro Carreras, Dean Huijsen, Fran García, Dani Ceballos, and Gonzalo García all hoped to earn a call-up, but none succeeded. This unprecedented decision highlights the difficult atmosphere surrounding Real Madrid after a trophyless campaign marked by tensions inside the squad and major disappointments on and off the pitch.
Despite these setbacks, Real Madrid will still have several representatives at the World Cup 2026, including Kylian Mbappé with France and Vinicius Jr. with Brazil. However, the numerous absences remain a major blow for the Madrid club, which now hopes its players can recover mentally and physically before the start of next season.
