World Cup 2026: major withdrawal for the Netherlands

World Cup 2026 27 April 2026 at 05:06

Joshua SOSSOU

News Editor

Terrible news for Xavi Simons and Tottenham. The Dutch international midfielder suffered a serious knee injury during the match against Wolves. He was forced to leave the pitch on a stretcher.

At this time, medical tests have confirmed that Xavi Simons has torn his anterior cruciate ligament, which means his season is over immediately. It's a brutal halt as Tottenham are still fighting to secure their place in the Premier League. Xavi Simons will also miss the 2026 World Cup with the Netherlands.

"They say life can be cruel, and today, that's exactly how I feel. My season has come to an abrupt end and I'm doing my best to cope. Honestly, my heart is broken. None of this makes sense. All I wanted was to fight for my team, and now that chance has been taken away from me... along with the World Cup. Representing my country this summer... all of that is gone. It will take me time to recover, but I will continue to be the best teammate I can be. I am convinced that together, we will win this battle. I will now follow this path, guided by faith, with strength, resilience, and conviction, counting the days until I can return to the pitch. Please be patient with me," wrote the former PSG prodigy on Instagram.