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Ismael Saibari of Morocco lies injured on the ground during the 2026 World Cup match between Canada and Morocco at Houston Stadium in Houston, United States, on July 4, 2026. (Photo by Stefan Koops/EYE4IMAGES/NurPhoto via Getty Images) | NurPhoto via Getty Images The relationship between club and international football has always been shaky at best. Clubs fear injuries that could derail an entire season while international teams pine for their nation’s top talents — a complex conflict of interest.
Nowhere is the conflict as prominent as the FIFA World Cup. Clubs have no choice but to surrender their talent to their national teams. The hesitancy isn’t a product of not wanting players to represent their countries on the world’s greatest stage. It is rather a matter of risk.
Already fatigued after a long season of club football, players are at a heightened risk of injury — not to mention…
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