As always there are some world class players who failed to inspire their nation to qualify. Our team of football experts have chosen their BEST XI who have missed out on the competition
Goalkeeper
Gigi Buffon (Italy)
Defenders
Antonio Valencia (Equador) Virgil Van Dijk (Netherlands) Leonardo Bonucci (Italy) David Alaba (Austria)
Midfielders
Arturo Vidal (Chile) Marek Hamsik (Slovakia) Naby Keita (Guinea)
Forwards
Alexis Sanchez (Chile) Patrick Aubemeyang (Gabon) Gareth Bale (Wales)
The World Cup will surely miss these players but nonetheless we are counting down the days till this spectacular tournament kicks off.