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Dutch defender Matthijs De Ligt has been ruled out of the World Cup due to back surgery. His withdrawal adds to the growing list of injured stars missing the tournament.
Key points
- Matthijs De Ligt ruled out of the World Cup
- De Ligt underwent back surgery
- Growing list of injured stars missing the tournament
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🥐☕️ FC Breakfast: World Cup fast approaching, another withdrawal!
De Ligt ruled out of the World Cup 🇳🇱
After undergoing back surgery, Dutch defender Matthijs De Ligt has been forced to give up on the World Cup. The list of stars set to miss the tournament through injury keeps growing...
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Q&A
Why is Matthijs De Ligt missing the World Cup?
Matthijs De Ligt is missing the World Cup due to undergoing back surgery.
How many players are currently ruled out of the World Cup due to injury?
The article mentions that the list of stars missing the tournament through injury is growing, but does not specify a number.
How many World Cups has Matthijs De Ligt played in?
Matthijs De Ligt is set to miss the World Cup, marking his absence in what would have been his first World Cup appearance.