Marcelo Flores ruptures cruciate ligament, misses World Cup

Jun 9, 2026

Marcelo Flores has suffered a ruptured cruciate ligament, ending his World Cup dreams with Canada and dealing Tigres UANL a significant blow. The midfielder has been cut from Canada's squad and replaced by Austin FC forward Jayden Nelson for the 2026 tournament (1). The injury compounds what has already been a difficult period for the club, with Flores now facing an extended spell on the sidelines. No timeline for his return has been set, but a knee ligament rupture of this nature typically means months of rehabilitation.

Sources

1. ge.globo.com — Canadá corta Marcelo Flores e convoca o atacante Jayden Nelson para a Copa do Mundo

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