Headache for Carletto: Rodrygo misses World Cup!
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Reading Time: 2min | Tue. 03.03.26. | 18:34
Real Madrid forward suffered a severe ACL injury last night against Getafe and won't be able to represent Brazil in the USA, Canada, and Mexico
Last night, there was only fear. Today, the catastrophic news has been confirmed. According to Marca, Real Madrid forward and Brazil international Rodrygo suffered a severe ACL injury last night during the clash against Getafe and will miss the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup!
🚨 Real Madrid confirm Rodrygo has suffered a rupture of the ACL and lateral meniscus in his right leg.
— Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) March 3, 2026
A devastating blow for the Brazilian 🇧🇷 pic.twitter.com/RBjUHcx6Nc
The 25-year-old came off the bench in the 55th minute and just a minute later felt discomfort in his knee, falling to the sidelines. Despite the evident signs of pain, he somehow managed to stay on the pitch until the end of the game, clocking 40 minutes with a torn ACL.
After the game, the severity of his condition wasn't known, but the tests he underwent this morning proved the worst possible situation.
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Apart from being a devastating blow for the player himself, it will be a huge blow for both Real Madrid, who are left with Vinicius Junior, Franco Mastantuono, and Gonzalo Garcia as the only healthy forwards in the squad, and the Brazil national team.
Yes, the Selecao has the greatest possible pool of players to choose from, and Carlo Ancelotti will undoubtedly find a proper replacement for the World Cup, but neither the national team nor Los Blancos is the same with and without Rodrygo.