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USMNT Injury Status Summary
Overview of key player status ahead of the World Cup
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USA Midfielder Johnny Cardoso To Miss World Cup Due To Ankle Surgery
United States men's national team midfielder Johnny Cardoso is set to miss the World Cup because of a right ankle injury that requires surgery.His Spanish club Atlético Madrid announced the surgery on Monday. The procedure usually requires months of recovery time and the World Cup begins in one month.Atlético didn’t give a timetable for his return. It also didn’t immediately say when or where the surgery will take place.The 24-year-old Cardoso sprained his ankle during training last week.He has 23 appearances for USA since his debut in 2020.Last month, Cardoso became the third American to start a Champions League semifinal, joining Demarcus Beasley and Christian Pulisic.USA opens its World Cup campaign in Group D on June 13 against Paraguay in Inglewood, California. Mauricio Pochettino's team will also face Australia on June 19 before wrapping up the group stage June 25 against Turkey.The Associated Press contributed to this report. Get more from the FIFA Men's World Cup Follow your favorites to get information about games, news and more
USA's Johnny Cardoso expected to miss World Cup through ankle injury
Atletico Madrid midfielder Cardoso is the latest name in the growing list of injured players for tournament cohosts USA.Atletico Madrid’s midfielder Johnny Cardoso will undergo surgery on his right ankle, the La Liga club has confirmed, dealing a significant blow to his hopes of playing at next month’s World Cup for the United States (USA).“Cardoso sustained the injury during training last Thursday, resulting in a severe sprain that has affected the joint,” Atletico said in a statement on Monday.It is the latest setback for Cardoso, whose debut season at Atletico has been hampered by injuries. The 24-year-old also saw limited action during the March international window, playing only 45 minutes in a friendly against Belgium.USA coach Mauricio Pochettino is expected to name his 26-man World Cup squad later this month, with the cohosts already facing injury concerns.Captain Christian Pulisic recently missed matches for AC Milan with a muscular problem, while Olympique de Marseille winger Tim Weah and Olympique Lyonnais midfielder Tanner Tessmann have also been sidelined.The USA, who cohost the tournament alongside Mexico and Canada, will play Senegal on May 31 and Germany on June 6 in warm-up matches before opening their Group D campaign against Paraguay in California, on June 12.They will also face Australia and Turkiye at the World Cup.(Al Jazeera)
Johnny Cardoso injury news: USMNT midfielder needs ankle surgery
The U.S. national team received tough news Monday, May 11, with Atlético Madrid announcing midfielder Johnny Cardoso's ankle injury requires surgery, likely putting him out of the World Cup ...
USMNT's Johnny Cardoso set to miss FIFA World Cup due to ankle surgery
United States midfielder Johnny Cardoso is set to miss the 2026 FIFA World Cup because of a right ankle injury that requires surgery. His Spanish club Atletico Madrid announced the surgery on Monday.
