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De Ligt to Miss World Cup After Surgery

Updated 2026-05-15 16:50 UTC 1 source Negative

Manchester United defender Matthijs de Ligt will miss the 2026 World Cup due to back surgery. The injury is a setback for both his personal career and Manchester United’s defense.

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Manchester United defender Matthijs de Ligt will miss the 2026 World Cup after finally accepting defeat in his battle to avoid surgery on a long-standing back problem.
2026-05-15 15:19 UTC
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