Injuries are mounting for soccer's biggest names before the World Cup, including Kylian Mbappe and Mohamed Salah.

All three are expected to be fine for the World Cup, but others have not been so fortunate.

France's Hugo Ekitike has an Achilles injury that could take over six months to recover, ruling him out of the tournament.

Brazil stars Rodrygo and Éder Gabriel Militão are out, as is Bayern Munich's Serge Gnabry after an adductor injury.

Arsenal defender Ben White is out of contention for the World Cup with medial ligament damage, confirmed by the Premier League leader.

Players and coaches have warned about the impact of a packed playing schedule, with the expanded World Cup and Champions League.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta describes the demand on players as an accident waiting to happen.

With the World Cup approaching, players are walking a tightrope to avoid injury before the tournament kicks off.

Argentina: Joaquin Panichelli has an ACL injury.

Brazil: Eder Militão has a hamstring injury, Rodrygo has an ACL injury.

England: Ben White has a knee ligament injury.

France: Hugo Ekitike has an Achilles injury.

Germany: Serge Gnabry has an adductor injury.

Netherlands: Xavi Simons has a knee ligament injury.

United States: Cameron Carter-Vickers and Patrick Agyemang have Achilles injuries.

Algeria: Goalkeeper Luca Zidane is a doubt after a facial injury.

Argentina: Cristian Romero has a knee injury, but his World Cup status is uncertain.

Canada: Alphonso Davies injured his hamstring during Bayern Munich's Champions League exit.

Croatia: Luka Modric broke his cheekbone, but is expected to be available for the World Cup.

Morocco: Achraf Hakimi has a right thigh injury.

United States: Johnny Cardoso sprained his right ankle while training with Atletico Madrid.