Injuries lead to player replacements ahead of 2026 World Cup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 3:58 PM
Last updated Jun 9, 2026
As the 2026 FIFA World Cup approaches, several national teams have faced player injuries prompting roster changes. Scotland's Billy Gilmour will miss the tournament due to a knee injury, replaced by Tyler Fletcher. Austria's Christoph Baumgartner sustained a thigh injury but will not be replaced. South Korea's Cho Yu-min is out for eight weeks with a foot injury, and Jeonbuk defender Jo Wi-je has taken his place. Canada replaced Marcelo Flores with Jayden Nelson following a serious knee injury. Sweden's Emil Holm also exits due to a muscular injury, with Herman Johansson stepping in.
- •Gilmour ruled out for Scotland, replaced by Fletcher.
- •Baumgartner out for Austria, no replacement called up.
- •South Korea's Cho injured, Jo Wi-je elevated to main squad.
- •Flores replaces by Nelson for Canada after knee injury.
- •Holm sidelined for Sweden, Johansson joins squad.
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"The final squads for all 48 nations at the FIFA World Cup are in. But what if players get injured?
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