
The Mexico national team received absolutely devastating news on Friday as it was confirmed that starting midfielder Marcel Ruiz tore his ACL and will miss the 2026 World Cup.
Ruiz sustained the injury while playing for Toluca in the Concacaf Champions Cup against MLS side San Diego FC. Ruiz was fighting for the ball with center back Manu Duah when he landed awkwardly on his right leg and immediately went to the ground grabbing at the back of his knee.