"United States midfielder Johnny Cardoso will miss the 2026 World Cup after Atletico Madrid confirmed he requires surgery on an ankle injury. Cardoso suffered the injury in a training session last Thursday. In a statement released on Monday, the club announced that Cardoso had suffered a "high-grade sprain with joint involvement", which will require surgical repair."
"Cardoso was likely to be a key figure for the USA in their first home World Cup since 1994. The 24-year-old has won 23 caps for the USA, who kick off their campaign on June 12 with their opening Group D clash against Paraguay in Los Angeles."
"Mauricio Pochettino's men then face Australia a week later in Seattle before rounding off their group stage fixtures by returning to Southern California for a difficult game against Turkey at SoFi Stadium."
Johnny Cardoso will miss the 2026 World Cup due to an ankle injury requiring surgery. Atletico Madrid confirmed the injury involves a high-grade sprain with joint involvement. Cardoso sustained the injury during a training session last Thursday. The injury removes a likely key midfield presence for the United States in their first home World Cup since 1994. Cardoso is 24 years old and has earned 23 caps for the USA. The United States begins its campaign on June 12 against Paraguay in Los Angeles. The team then plays Australia in Seattle a week later and finishes group play against Turkey at SoFi Stadium in Southern California.
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