Real Madrid defender Eder Militao will miss the World Cup after undergoing surgery for a hamstring tear, the Spanish club said on Tuesday, dealing a major blow to club and country less than 50 days before the tournament starts on June 11.
«Our player Eder Militao underwent a successful operation today due to a tear of the proximal biceps femoris tendon in his left leg. The operation was performed by Dr. Lasse Lempainen under the supervision of the Real Madrid medical staff. Militão will begin his rehabilitation in the coming days,» Real Madrid said in a statement.
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Militao felt a twinge in a challenge shortly before half-time during last week’s win over Alaves and immediately signaled he needed to be replaced.
It was initially thought the 28-year-old could recover in time for the World Cup, but further tests showed a recurrence of the injury he suffered in December.
Militao has also suffered two serious knee injuries in recent years.
Published on April 28, 2026
