Key Takeaways:
- Eder Militao will be absent from the 2026 World Cup after undergoing an operation for a hamstring injury, as confirmed on Tuesday
- The Real Madrid defender sustained the tear during last week’s match against Alaves and signaled for substitution before half-time
- Further medical assessments revealed a recurrence of the previous injury from December, ending hopes of his World Cup recovery
Injury and Surgical Details
Real Madrid confirmed that Eder Militao recently underwent successful surgery to repair a tear in the proximal biceps femoris tendon of his left leg. The procedure was performed by Dr Lasse Lempainen with Real Madrid’s medical staff overseeing. The Brazilian international is scheduled to commence rehabilitation in the coming days.
🚨 Real Madrid defender Eder Militão will undergo SURGERY for his left thigh injury and is set to MISS the World Cup with Brazil. ⛔️🇧🇷
His final consultation in Finland failed to avoid the operation, with doctors issuing a clear warning: “without surgery, your career is at risk… pic.twitter.com/pKR4OpFz3G
— Transfer News Live (@DeadlineDayLive) April 29, 2026
Timeline of the Injury
Militao experienced discomfort during a challenge shortly before the break in Real Madrid’s victory over Alaves last week, promptly requesting to be substituted. Initial assessments suggested the 28-year-old might recover ahead of the World Cup, set to begin on June 11. However, advanced tests revealed that the injury was a recurrence of the problem he first encountered in December, ultimately ruling him out of the upcoming global tournament.
Injury History
The setback compounds Militao’s recent fitness difficulties, as he has previously endured two significant knee injuries in recent years, further impacting both club and country ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
| Player | Injury | Date of Surgery | Expected Absence | Previous Major Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eder Militao | Tear in proximal biceps femoris tendon (left leg) | Tuesday (exact date not specified) | Out of 2026 World Cup | Two serious knee injuries, recurrence of December injury |
