USMNT’s Johnny Cardoso sprains ankle five weeks out from World Cup
Summary
US soccer player Johnny Cardoso has badly sprained his right ankle during practice. This injury may stop him from playing in the 2026 World Cup, which starts in five weeks.Key Facts
- Johnny Cardoso plays midfield for both Atlético Madrid and the US national team.
- Atlético Madrid called his injury a "high grade" sprain of the right ankle.
- Recovery from this kind of sprain usually takes at least one month.
- The US begins the World Cup on June 13 against Paraguay in California.
- Atlético Madrid did not say exactly when Cardoso would return to play.
- Cardoso has played 23 times for the US team since 2020.
- If Cardoso cannot play, other midfielders like Cristian Roldan or Tanner Tessmann might be chosen instead.
- Coach Mauricio Pochettino will decide the US squad less than three weeks before the World Cup starts.
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