Kevin De Bruyne may miss World Cup 2026 due to thigh injury

Napoli midfielder Kevin De Bruyne risks not traveling with the Belgium national team to the 2026 World Cup.

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The 34-year-old footballer sustained a thigh injury during a recent Italian Championship match against Inter (3:1) while taking a penalty kick.

According to The Sun, medical examinations revealed a muscle tear in the same area where the player underwent surgery back in 2023. On Wednesday, Kevin underwent surgery in Antwerp and has already started the recovery process in his homeland.

Sources close to De Bruyne fear that the injury might prevent him from playing in the World Cup, which kicks off on June 28.