Defender Éder Militão is at serious risk of missing the 2026 World Cup. According to Spanish radio “Cope” and “Reuters”, the case of a recurrence of the injury, suffered in December, could require surgery.
just before half-time of Tuesday’s (22) victory against Alavés in La Liga.
Although Real Madrid coach Álvaro Arbeloa initially expressed optimism after the match, an MRI later revealed a muscle injury to the Brazilian’s left thigh.
Now, the defender faces an agonizing wait. According to “Reuters”, a final decision will be made and announced on Monday (27), when Militão will undergo a new series of tests with Real Madrid doctors to determine the next steps.
Militão Drama
Militão has suffered a series of injuries in recent seasons, including ruptures of the anterior cruciate ligament in consecutive years. In October 2025, during FIFA Data, .
“After the second injury, a lot of things went through my head. I thought about stopping playing because it’s not easy, but with the help of my wife, my daughter and my teammates, I’m here today. It was a difficult two years, with very complicated injuries. You face the second one differently because you already know the process. It’s not easy to deal with it. You have to be very connected to your family, to God”, he said, during the national team’s press conference before the friendly against South Korea.
