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Rodrygo to miss World Cup 2026 with ACL tear

Real Madrid star Rodrygo faces a lengthy absence after suffering an ACL tear that rules him out of the 2026 World Cup.

Real Madrid and Brazil forward Rodrygo is set for months on the sidelines after suffering a knee injury.

The 22-year-old has torn his ACL, effectively ending his 2025/26 season and ending his hopes of appearing at the World Cup in the United States and Canada.