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Atletico Madrid midfielder Johnny Cardoso racing against time ahead of World Cup after suffering ankle injury
TL;DR
Atletico Madrid midfielder Johnny Cardoso has suffered a high-grade ankle sprain, jeopardizing his participation in the 2026 World Cup. Recovery typically takes at least a month, leaving his availability uncertain.
Key points
- Johnny Cardoso suffered a high-grade ankle sprain
- Recovery time is expected to be at least a month
- His availability for the 2026 World Cup is uncertain
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Atletico Madrid midfielder Johnny Cardoso racing against time ahead of World Cup after suffering ankle injury
Atletico Madrid have confirmed that midfielder Johnny Cardoso has suffered a ‘high-grade’ ankle sprain, casting doubts over his availability for the 2026 World Cup.
Such injuries normally take at least a month to recover from, meaning he is not expected to feature for Atletico again this season.
It is now unclear whether USMNT coach Mauricio Pochettino will name Cardoso in his World Cup squad. Pochettino is expected to name his roster in less than three weeks.
The 24-year-old has been tipped to play a key role for the US midfield at the tournament, alongside Bournemouth’s Tyler Adams.
Cardoso played in the 5-2 friendly defeat to Belgium in March, marking his 23rd appearance for the Yanks. He played in central midfield alongside Tanner Tessmann.
Should he fail to recover in time, Tessmann and Cristian Roldan will compete for a place in the starting XI, with Adams guaranteed a starting berth.
Q&A
What type of injury did Johnny Cardoso sustain?
Johnny Cardoso sustained a high-grade ankle sprain.
How long is the recovery time for Cardoso's ankle injury?
Recovery from a high-grade ankle sprain typically takes at least a month.
Will Johnny Cardoso be included in the USMNT World Cup squad?
It is currently unclear if Johnny Cardoso will be named in the USMNT World Cup squad due to his injury.