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Roberto Casillas

Mexico Star Midfielder Still Set on World Cup Despite Tearing ACL—Report

Mexico national team midfielder Marcel Ruiz is reportedly trying to postpone knee surgery on his torn ACL as long as possible in hopes that conservative treatment can suffice for him to play in the 2026 World Cup.

Ruiz’s World Cup dreams appeared to be completely shattered when it was announced he suffered the dreaded knee injury while playing for Toluca in the Concacaf Champions Cup on March 11, exactly three months before Mexico’s tournament debut vs. South Africa.

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