Johnny Cardoso (midfielder for the United States men's national team) has suffered a high-grade sprain in his right ankle, as confirmed by his club, Atlético Madrid. With only five weeks remaining until the 2026 World Cup, the injury raises significant concerns about his participation in the tournament. High-grade ankle sprains typically require at least a month for recovery, which complicates his chances of being fit in time. The USMNT is set to open its World Cup campaign on June 13 against Paraguay in Inglewood, California, followed by matches against Australia and Turkey in Group D. Cardoso, who has 23 appearances for the national team since his debut in 2020, was injured during practice and will begin rehabilitation, although the club has not provided a specific timeline for his return. Should Cardoso be unable to play, US head coach Mauricio Pochettino may turn to Cristian Roldan of the Seattle Sounders or Tanner Tessmann, both of whom have shown versatility and experience in previous matches.