June 10 (UPI) -- Several key injuries could factor into the 39-day 2026 World Cup, including those to Lamine Yamal, Lionel Messi and Neymar Jr. While some national teams have known for months about expected injury-related absences, allowing them to prepare replacements, others are in limbo about the status of key players, which could hinder their tournament aspirations. The 48-team tournament will be held from Thursday through July 19 in the United States, Canada and Mexico. Spain, the No. 2