Real Madrid have suffered a major blow with one of their stars set to miss the 2026 World Cup after sustaining a serious injury. Details in the comment.
Real Madrid’s Rodrygo is set to miss the 2026 FIFA World Cup due to a serious knee injury. The Brazilian winger suffered a rupture of the anterior cruciate ligament and a tear of the lateral meniscus in his right knee during Real Madrid’s 1-0 loss to Getafe on Monday, March 2. This injury will sideline him for up to seven months, and possibly longer, with recovery typically taking 9-12 months.
Rodrygo had recently returned from a three-week spell out with tendinitis and had played 19 matches for Real Madrid this season, scoring one goal and three assists. His absence is a significant blow to both Real Madrid and the Brazilian national team.
The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) has wished Rodrygo a speedy recovery, stating, “The CBF wishes the athlete a speedy recovery and hopes he returns to the pitch as soon as possibl.
