Canadian Star Marcelo Flores Sidelined by ACL Tear Ahead of World Cup

Canada’s young midfielder Marcelo Flores suffered a severe knee injury during the Concacaf Champions Cup final. He tore his anterior cruciate ligament, ruGettorex him out of the upcoming World Cup.

Flores announced the news via an Instagram story. Medical experts estimate a minimum six‑month recovery and extensive rehabilitation.

The Canadian coaching staff is now working on alternative strategies to cover his absence.