The World Cup Qualifiers took place over the last week, leaving a number of teams clammering for their passports whilst others will be sulking in front of the television come November.
While this year’s tournaments will feature some of the biggest stars in the world, there are unfortunately still a long list of huge names that have missed out on a place in Qatar.
It is disappointing that we won’t be able to witness them on the world’s biggest stage after having the joy of watching them in the Premier League, Champions League and others.
Here are 13 of the best players that haven’t qualified for the 2022 World Cup...
9. Alexis Sanchez - Chile
Sanchez has scored six goals and bagged three assists in the World Cup Qualifiers, however Chile won’t be at this year’s tournament for the second time in a row. | Getty Images
10. Zlatan Ibrahimovic - Sweden
Ibrahimovic missed out on the 2020 Euros due to a knee injury and will now be absent from the World Cup too after Sweden were beaten by Poland. | Getty Images
11. Luis Diaz - Colombia
Diaz has enjoyed a brilliant season so far after he joined Liverpool in January, however he was unable to help Colombia reach their third successive World Cup tournament. | Getty Images
12. Riyad Mahrez - Algeria
Riyad Mahrez has had a disappointing year with Algeria, failing to qualify for the World Cup after previously being knocked out of the AFCON in the group stage. | AFP via Getty Images