US Midfielder Cardoso Sprains His Ankle Five Weeks Out From World Cup
The injury comes five weeks before the tournament begins, leaving the United States midfielder’s availability uncertain for a 48-team event.
- On Thursday, USMNT midfielder Johnny Cardoso suffered a high-grade right ankle sprain, casting doubt on his availability for the 2026 FIFA World Cup beginning June 11.
- Atletico Madrid confirmed the injury after Cardoso left training on a golf cart, following his recent Champions League semifinal appearance against Arsenal on Tuesday.
- Medical tests confirmed the 24-year-old sustained the sprain during a possession-based rondo drill; he has a history of ankle injuries, sidelined for 11 games in September/October.
- Atletico's four remaining La Liga matches this season will proceed without Cardoso, who will undergo physiotherapy and rehabilitation to determine his recovery timeline.
- USMNT manager Mauricio Pochettino must finalize his 26-man World Cup roster by May 26, as this marks the fourth injury setback to his player pool in the past month.
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U.S. MF Johnny Cardoso sprains ankle 5 weeks before World Cup
U.S. midfielder Johnny Cardoso is dealing with a "high-grade" sprain in his right ankle just five weeks before the World Cup, Atletico Madrid announced on Thursday.
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