Johnny Cardoso is ruled out for the 2026 World Cup. The American national team’s midfielder is offic…

Johnny Cardoso has been ruled out for the 2026 World Cup. The American national team’s midfielder is officially out of the running for the home World Cup. The national team’s medical staff has confirmed that surgical intervention is necessary for his right ankle injury. Recovery will take several months, which means that the player will be unable to participate in the tournament. The coach has already started adjusting the team’s tactics, as he loses a key player in the center of the field. The injury occurred during club matches, but conservative treatment didn’t yield the expected results. Further scans and consultations with doctors have confirmed that surgery is necessary to fully recover without the risk of recurrence. – OFFICALLY