Marcelo Flores injures himself during CCC final for Canada
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 1, 2026, 2:13 AM
Last updated Jun 1, 2026
Marcelo Flores sustained an injury in the second half of Tigres' Concacaf Champions Cup final against Toluca on Saturday. The match, which is pivotal for the team, raised concerns about his availability for Canada ahead of the World Cup. Flores exited the game, prompting immediate worry among Canadian supporters and coaching staff regarding his health and recovery timeline. A full assessment of his injury is expected soon, after which further updates will be provided.
- •Flores injured during Champions Cup final against Toluca
- •Tigres played in the Concacaf Champions Cup final
- •Injury raises concerns for his World Cup eligibility
- •Flores exited the match and was evaluated afterward
- •Canada's World Cup campaign starts in the coming weeks
- 2:13 AMYahoo Sports — Marcelo Flores to miss World Cup for Canada after injuring his right knee
- 9:36 PMESPN Soccer — Flores has ruptured ACL, will miss WC for Canada
- 3:21 AMESPN Soccer — Canada's Flores injured in CCC final ahead of WC
"Marcelo Flores is set to miss the World Cup for Canada after injuring his right knee in the CONCACAF Champions Cup final, his club UANL Tigres announced Sunday. Flores, 22, sustained the ACL injury in a non-contact play in the 77th minute on Saturday during Tigres' loss to Toluca. The UANL Tigres said Flores “will undergo surgery in the coming days.”
"Marcelo Flores has given Canada a major scare ahead of the World Cup after he exited the field with an injury in the second half of Tigres' Concacaf Champions Cup final against Toluca on Saturday.
"Canada and Tigres UANL winger Marcelo Flores ruptured his ACL during the Concacaf Champions Cup final against Toluca on Saturday and will miss the 2026 World Cup.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 1, 2026, 2:13 AMMarcelo Flores to miss World Cup for Canada after injuring his right knee
Marcelo Flores is set to miss the World Cup for Canada after injuring his right knee in the CONCACAF Champions Cup final, his club UANL Tigres announced Sunday. Flores, 22, sustained the ACL injury in a non-contact play in the 77th minute on Saturday during Tigres' loss to Toluca. The UANL Tigres said Flores “will undergo surgery in the coming days.”
- ESPN SoccerMay 31, 2026, 9:36 PMFlores has ruptured ACL, will miss WC for Canada
Canada and Tigres UANL winger Marcelo Flores ruptured his ACL during the Concacaf Champions Cup final against Toluca on Saturday and will miss the 2026 World Cup.
- ESPN SoccerMay 31, 2026, 3:21 AMCanada's Flores injured in CCC final ahead of WC
Marcelo Flores has given Canada a major scare ahead of the World Cup after he exited the field with an injury in the second half of Tigres' Concacaf Champions Cup final against Toluca on Saturday.
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