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Brazil’s Eder Militao Ruled Out of 2026 World Cup After Undergoing Hamstring Surgery
Real Madrid defender Eder Militao finds himself sidelined from the upcoming World Cup after undergoing surgery for a hamstring tear, as confirmed by the club on Tuesday. This marks a significant setback not only for Militao but also for the Brazilian national team, given the World Cup is set to kick off in just under 50 days, on June 11.
In an official statement, Real Madrid disclosed, “Our player Eder Militao underwent successful surgery today for a tear in the proximal biceps femoris tendon in his left leg. The operation was performed by Dr. Lasse Lempainen under the supervision of Real Madrid’s medical staff. Militão will begin his rehabilitation in the coming days.”
The injury occurred when Militao felt a twinge during a challenge shortly before halftime while playing against Alaves. He promptly signaled for a substitution. Initially, there were hopes that the 28-year-old could recover in time for the World Cup; however, subsequent tests revealed a recurrence of a previous injury he sustained back in December.
Militao’s injury woes are compounded by a history of two serious knee injuries in recent years, further complicating his fitness trajectory and availability for upcoming competitions.
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