Sidelined Before Kickoff: ACL Injuries and Their Impact on the 2026 FIFA World Cup! .

As the 2026 FIFA World Cup approaches, injuries are set to keep several star players off the pitch. Soccer has one of the highest rates of ACL injuries, which often require surgery and up to a year of rehabilitation. While players such as Kylian Mbappé, Lamine Yamal, and Mohamed Salah are expected to recover in time, others, including Rodrygo, Éder Militão, and Ben White, are likely to miss the tournament. As the biggest World Cup in history kicks off, the impact of ACL injuries will be felt far beyond the sidelines, highlighting the challenges athletes face on the road back to competition.