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Eder Militão set to miss World Cup 2026 after hamstring surgery with months-long recovery
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Published on 28 April 2026
Surgery performed Tuesday as Brazil faces a huge defensive gap
Real Madrid defender Éder Militão has undergone surgery for a hamstring problem, a setback that is expected to rule him out of the FIFA World Cup 2026. Spanish reports suggest recovery from this type of procedure can take at least a few months, leaving Brazil without one of its key defenders at a crucial stage.
- Éder Militão underwent hamstring surgery on Tuesday
- The injury is expected to keep him out of World Cup 2026
- Recovery timelines from similar surgeries run for months
- Brazil risks a major defensive reshuffle
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