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Rodrygo to miss World Cup 2026 with ACL tear

Real Madrid and Brazil star Rodrygo has suffered a severe ACL tear, ruling him out of the 2026 World Cup.

Rodrygo's 2025/26 season and World Cup dreams appear to be over after the Real Madrid forward underwent surgery for a torn ACL.

The injury is expected to keep him sidelined for several months, dealing a significant blow to Brazil's attacking options.