Ankle surgery puts US midfielder out of World Cup

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May 12, 2026

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Ankle surgery puts US midfielder out of World Cup

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United States midfielder Johnny Cardoso is set to miss the World Cup because of a right-ankle injury that requires surgery.

His Spanish club Atlético Madrid announced the surgery yesterday. The procedure usually requires months of recovery time and the World Cup begins in one month.

Atlético didn't give a timetable for his return. They also didn't immediately say when or where the surgery will take place.

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