USA’s Johnny Cardoso expected to miss World Cup through ankle injury
Key takeaways
- Atletico Madrid midfielder Cardoso is the latest name in the growing list of injured players for tournament cohosts USA.
- “Cardoso sustained the injury during training last Thursday, resulting in a severe sprain that has affected the joint,” Atletico said in a statement on Monday.
- It is the latest setback for Cardoso, whose debut season at Atletico has been hampered by injuries.
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Atletico Madrid midfielder Cardoso is the latest name in the growing list of injured players for tournament cohosts USA.
xwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogle Add Al Jazeera on Googleinfo Johnny Cardoso plays in the midfield for the USA national team and Atletico Madrid in the Spanish league [File: Steve Roberts/Reuters]By Reuters Published On 12 May 202612 May 2026Atletico Madrid’s midfielder Johnny Cardoso will undergo surgery on his right ankle, the La Liga club has confirmed, dealing a significant blow to his hopes of playing at next month’s World Cup for the United States (USA).
“Cardoso sustained the injury during training last Thursday, resulting in a severe sprain that has affected the joint,” Atletico said in a statement on Monday.