Matthijs de Ligt: Man Utd's Netherlands defender to miss World Cup after back surgery
- Posted on May 15, 2026
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Matthijs de Ligt: Man Utd's Netherlands defender to miss World Cup after back surgery
Manchester United defender Matthijs de Ligt will miss the 2026 World Cup after finally accepting defeat in his battle to avoid surgery on a long-standing back problem.