Samu setback, Porto striker to miss 2026 World Cup after ACL surgery | OneFootball

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·19 February 2026

Samu setback, Porto striker to miss 2026 World Cup after ACL surgery

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On Wednesday in Madrid, a Porto forward underwent surgery to repair a complete rupture of the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee, according to O Jogo.

The striker is out of the 2026 World Cup.


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He will only return next season.

Catanha said it is a major loss for Spain and for Porto supporters.

He described the player as a physical monster on the pitch.

Source: O Jogo

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