Éder Militao and Luca Zidane Suffer Serious Injuries and Could Miss the 2026 World Cup
Real Madrid defender Éder Militao underwent surgery on Tuesday for his left leg injury, making it likely he will miss the World Cup in Canada, the United States, and Mexico with Brazil.
TL;DR
- Éder Militao of Real Madrid had successful surgery for a torn proximal hamstring tendon in his left leg.
- Militao is expected to be out for approximately five months, missing the rest of the season and the World Cup.
- Granada's goalkeeper Luca Zidane suffered a fractured chin and jaw.
- Zidane's injury could also lead to his absence from the World Cup.
- Algeria's goalkeeping situation is further complicated by the injuries to Mandrea and Mastil.
- Militao's injury occurred during a league match against Alavés.
- This is not Militao's first muscle injury this season, having previously missed matches in November and December.
- Zidane's injury happened during a match against Almería.
- If Zidane undergoes surgery, his recovery time could impact his World Cup availability.
- Algeria is in Group J of the World Cup with Argentina, Austria, and Jordan.