2026 World Cup: Éder Militão ruled out for Brazil

Éder Militão will miss the 2026 World Cup

World Cup 2026 28 April 2026 at 07:04

Real Madrid defender Éder Militão is set to undergo surgery this week in Finland to address a left leg hamstring injury.

The Brazilian picked up the injury during a recent La Liga clash against Alavés (2-1). According to the latest reports, Eder Militao has opted for surgery after careful consideration. This is a major decision from the Brazilian, as it aims to prevent any long-term setbacks—even though a more conservative approach could have seen him return to action sooner, according to Marca.

The consequences are immediate. Militão will be sidelined for around five months and will miss the 2026 World Cup with Brazil.

🚨 Éder Militão will be OUT of World Cup 2026, confirmed. ❌🏆

Brazil lose their defender after Real Madrid staff verdict now made official.

Militão will undergo surgery today in Finland,
as @cahemota confirms — out for the Seleção.

Real Madrid expect Éder back in October. ✨ pic.twitter.com/OHlgEEvcZb
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) April 28, 2026