Will Marcus Rashford miss FIFA World Cup 2026 for England with injury?
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The English star missed Barca’s last match due to injury.
Due to an unforeseen physical setback that prevented him from featuring in training and ultimately led to his missing Barcelona’s LaLiga match against Real Betis, Marcus Rashford’s participation in the 2026 FIFA World Cup is uncertain.
As the tournament draws near, clubs and the English national team are keeping an eye on the matter, despite manager Hansi Flick’s original hope that the problem was small.
Marcus Rashford was supposed to play a few minutes in Barcelona’s 3-1 triumph against Real Betis, but a late physical problem kept him from playing in what may have been his final home game at Spotify Camp Nou.
The English attacker was supposed to be used by Barcelona’s coaching staff in the second half of the game as he faced a late fitness decision. According to coach Hansi Flick. “Marcus we have to see, there is still hope he can play.”
Marcus Rashford suffers injury setback ahead of 2026 World Cup
However, the club ultimately decided not to take any needless risks after he experienced discomfort before the game.
Barcelona’s coaching staff and medical staff apparently decided it was safer to keep him out completely as the condition worsened, especially with the World Cup coming up.
Rashford’s long-term future at Barcelona is still up in the air, so that decision might now have more emotional weight. The Real Betis match was the English forward’s last chance to play at home while wearing a Barcelona shirt, if he departs the team this summer.
With the World Cup approaching, Rashford will be more focused on getting back to full fitness in the coming days and will be keen on playing in the competition.
Which injury has Marcus Rashford suffered?
He hasn’t suffered an injury but has had minor discomfort.
Will he miss the World Cup?
It remains to be seen.
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After earning a bachelor's degree in mass media, Rajarshi began his career as a sports writer in 2019, driven by his passion for sports journalism. He has been working in the field for over six years. A devoted fan of Lionel Messi and Barcelona, Rajarshi has been involved in sports since childhood. Before turning his focus to journalism, he even represented his college at the state level. Along with covering football, he enjoys playing the game, watching movies, and experimenting with new recipes in his spare time, as cooking is one of his favorite hobbies.