Diomande? Nakamura? Picking the eliminated players the World Cup will miss most
As the knockout stages unfold, experts pick the standout talents who have already been eliminated from the 2026 World Cup.

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As the knockout stages unfold, experts pick the standout talents who have already been eliminated from the 2026 World Cup.

AS Monaco have completed the permanent signing of Ansu Fati from Barcelona on a contract running until 2030.
Manchester United are awaiting medical reports after Manuel Ugarte was stretchered off during Uruguay's World Cup clash against Spain.
After a difficult start, Ecuador defeated Germany to reach the round of 32, securing the head coach's future in the process.
France head coach Didier Deschamps has publicly defended Ousmane Dembele after the winger scored his first World Cup goal in a win over Iraq.
Paris Saint-Germain's youth academy concluded a historic season with double national championship success in the U19 and U17 categories this weekend.
Arsenal's head of sports medicine Dr Zafar Iqbal is departing the club after two years in the role.
Head coach Sebastian Beccacece has officially confirmed his 26-man roster, featuring players from clubs across several continents.
Italian coach Davide Ancelotti has been named the new head coach of Lille, signing a two-year contract with the French side.
Paris Saint-Germain forward reflects on the club's second consecutive Champions League title victory.

Ousmane Dembele scored a 65th-minute penalty to pull Paris Saint-Germain level against Arsenal in the Champions League final.
Paris Saint-Germain forward Ousmane Dembele has declared himself fully fit, while Achraf Hakimi is also cleared for the Champions League final against Arsenal.
Arsenal co-chair Josh Kroenke says behind-closed-doors football during the pandemic allowed Mikel Arteta the space to transform the "sleeping giant".
Brazil has set a strict deadline for Neymar to prove his fitness after a calf injury disrupted the squad's preparations for the World Cup.
Arsenal defender Riccardo Calafiori shares his thoughts on winning the Premier League, the upcoming Champions League match, and his desire to play for Roma again.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani attended Eid al-Adha prayers wearing a traditional kurta inspired by Arsenal's 2025-26 away kit.
Arsenal have opened talks to sign 23-year-old Aston Villa midfielder Morgan Rogers for a reported £80 million.
Arsenal are preparing a move for Morgan Rogers, while PSG and Liverpool compete for Yan Diomande and Jack Grealish eyes a Man City return.
Martin Odegaard lifted the Premier League trophy as Arsenal celebrated their first title in 22 years following a final day win against Crystal Palace.
Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice admitted he could not watch the Manchester City game that secured the Gunners their first Premier League title in 22 years, opting for nervous laps instead.