Hakimi’s injury worries Morocco amid wave of cuts hitting Brazil and France

Full-back Achraf Hakimi has begun intensive treatment to treat a thigh injury that threatens his participation in the Copa of the 2026 Mundo. The situation of the Moroccan defender is closely monitored by the technical committee, who still maintains hopes of having the player in the Catar. Enquanto Marrocos awaits the evolution of its main defensive name, other world football powers are already starting to make official definitive drops in their squad lists.

The scenario is alarming for the coaches of the main teams on the planet. The accumulation of games in the European season resulted in a series of serious physical problems. Além of medical doubts, elite names have already had the cut confirmed as they are unable to recover in the short term. The Moroccan medical department works in two shifts with Hakimi, but the complexity of the muscle injury requires extreme caution to avoid a worsening that could definitively rule him out of the competition.

Brasil suffers important losses in the defensive system and attack

The Brazilian team is one of the most affected by the physical exhaustion of athletes in this final preparation cycle. Coach Dorival Júnior received confirmation that he will not be able to count on striker Rodrygo and defender Éder Militão. Rodrygo suffered a torn knee ligament in March and the healing process made his return unfeasible. Já Militão, a key player in the defense of Real Madrid and Amarelinha, will have to undergo surgery on his thigh.

The list of Brazilian concerns does not stop at definitive cuts. The Vanderson side is also practically ruled out after undergoing a recent surgical procedure. However, optimism falls on names that present less severe conditions. The CBF medical team projects the return of important players for the month of May, guaranteeing time to prepare for the tournament.

• Estêvão: Trata thigh injury and performs specific physiotherapy work.
• Raphinha: In the final phase of muscle recovery, he should play in May.
• Alisson: The starting goalkeeper should resume training with the ball in the coming weeks.

França and Holanda lose young talents for 2026 tournament

On the European continent, absences also change the planning of the favorite teams for the title. França confirmed the absence of Hugo Ekitiké, who suffered a tear in Aquiles’s tendon, an injury considered one of the most complex for explosive players. On the other hand, the Kylian Mbappé star, although he is under medical care for discomfort in his thigh, is not a concern for his Mundial debut. The French captain is expected to be ready for the preparatory training period.

Holanda faces a similar situation with the confirmed loss of Xavi Simons. The midfielder suffered a torn ligament and is officially out of Laranja Mecânica’s plans. Para compensates for the loss, the attacker Memphis Depay has started the physical transition and must reinforce the group. The balance between cut players and those attempting the “miracle” of recovery defines the climate of tension behind the scenes of European federations with just over a month to go until the start of the games.

Panorama global injury report indicates caution with veteran stars and promises

Além of Hakimi and Brazilian casualties, Copa of Mundo’s medical map spans several elite teams. Alemanha will not have Serge Gnabry, victim of a persistent thigh muscle injury. Na Espanha, the young Lamine Yamal gave fans a scare when he was removed from the rest of the season at his club, but the most recent tests indicate that the 18-year-old athlete will be able to defend Fúria at Mundial.

Luka Modric’s situation also generates apprehension in Croácia. The veteran suffered an injury to his face, in the cheekbone region, and uses protections to maintain his physical shape. Em Portugal, the expectation is for the return of Rúben Dias, while Uruguai awaits the evolution of Piquerez. The Palmeiras full-back underwent surgery and is trying to make an accelerated recovery so as not to lose his place on the final squad list. The majority of pending cases must have an official definition by the second half of May, the deadline for sending pre-lists to FIFA.