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- Real Madrid said on Tuesday that following tests, Rodrygo has been diagnosed with a torn anterior cruciate ligament and a torn outer meniscus in his right leg, likely sidelining him from the 2026 World Cup.
- After entering around the 54th minute, Rodrygo's leg caught in the turf during Getafe's 1-0 victory on Monday, and he felt pain after a challenge in the 66th minute.
- The 25-year-old had just returned from a muscle problem and Spanish reports estimate a six to seven month recovery window, affecting the 2026/27 club campaign with 12 La Liga matches remaining and Champions League fixtures this month.
- The Brazil federation expressed solidarity and said `wishes the athlete a speedy recovery`, while Brazil retain options including Neymar, Raphinha, Estevao, Matheus Cunha, Gabriel Martinelli, and Antony to replace Rodrygo.
- The 2026 World Cup begins on June 11 and runs through July 19, with Brazil opening Group C against Morocco at MetLife Stadium on June 13, followed by matches against Haiti and Scotland.
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Rodrygo ruled out of FIFA World Cup, posts 'Do I deserve this?' on social media
Real Madrid and Brazil forward Rodrygo Goes has been ruled out of the season, including the FIFA World Cup, scheduled to begin on June 11, 2026. The 25-year-old hurt his ACL and meniscus in his right knee and will be out of action for nine months, meaning that the winger will only return in December. However, if he recovers quickly after the surgery, Rodrygo could target being fit by October, though no timeline can be predicted. “Following tests…
Rodrygo set to miss World Cup with knee injury
Real Madrid said Tuesday their winger Rodrygo Goes has suffered a severe knee injury which will keep him out of the World Cup with Brazil this summer. "Following the tests carried out today on our player Rodrygo by Real Madrid's medical services, he has been diagnosed with a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament and a tear of the lateral meniscus in his right leg," said Los Blancos in a statement. Rodrygo appeared as a substitute in Madrid's 1-0 h…
Official announcement: 99 days until the World Cup, Rodrygo suffers shocking news... A torn cruciate ligament and meniscus, out for the season. A major obstacle has arisen in my life. OSEN = Reporter Ko Seong-hwan Another bad news has arrived at Real Madrid. Rodrygo, 25, is out for the season due to a major injury. He will not be able to participate in the 2026 North and Central America World Cup.
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