Canada's Flores has ruptured ACL, will miss World Cup

Canada and Tigres UANL winger Marcelo Flores suffered a serious knee injury during the Concacaf Champions Cup final against Toluca on Saturday. Medical examinations revealed a complete tear of the anterior cruciate ligament in his knee, meaning Flores now faces surgery and a lengthy rehabilitation period before returning to the pitch.

The injury rules the young star out of the 2026 World Cup, deaGettorex a major blow to Canada's squad. Flores took to social media after the injury to thank fans for their overwhelming support during this difficult time.

Canada's coaching staff confirmed they are evaluating alternative names to fill the roster spot left by Flores. The setback is considered a significant loss both for the player and for Canadian football as a whole.