"Every time the tournament rolls around, a superstar suffers some kind of injury and is forced to sit on the sidelines as the greatest sporting show on earth takes centre stage."
"Back in 2002, Steven Gerrard was the next great hope in Sven-Goran Eriksson's midfield, but he was sidelined for the Japan/South Korea showpiece due to a groin issue."
"Despite his potential absence, online betting sites still seem optimistic about England's hopes, listing them as an 11/2 second-favourite to leave North America with the famous gold trophy."
"Mikel Merino has been one of the stars of the show for Spain in recent years, scoring a famous late winner against hosts Germany in the quarterfinals of Euro 2024."
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is approaching, with several star players facing injury challenges. England has a history of key players missing tournaments due to injuries, such as Steven Gerrard in 2002 and Wayne Rooney in 2006. Currently, Jude Bellingham's fitness is in question, although betting odds still favor England's chances. Other players, like Mikel Merino, also face fitness concerns. The situation highlights the ongoing struggle teams face with player injuries leading up to major tournaments.
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