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USMNT’s Johnny Cardoso a major doubt for World Cup after suffering ankle injury
- Cardoso suffered a high-grade ankle sprain for Atlético Madrid, clouding his World Cup plans.
- The injury leaves Cardoso’s World Cup participation in serious doubt with five weeks until kickoff.
- Atlético Madrid did not publish a timetable for Cardoso’s return after the injury in practice.
- Cardoso has 23 USMNT appearances since 2020, with his most recent cap in March against Belgium.
- Mauricio Pochettino faces midfield selection questions if Cardoso cannot participate.
- Possible beneficiaries include Cristian Roldan and Tanner Tessmann for the US squad.
- Atlético Madrid aims for a top-four finish after Champions League exit this week.
- Cardoso is a defensive midfielder for club and country, with varied club and national-team form.
- The U.S. open their World Cup group against Paraguay on June 13 in Inglewood, California.
- US coach Mauricio Pochettino will name his squad before the start of the tournament.
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