Netherlands winger Xavi Simons out for 2026 World Cup with torn ACL
Tottenham Hotspur winger Xavi Simons will miss the 2026 World Cup due to a torn ACL, sustained during a Premier League match against Wolves. Simons underwent a season-ending injury in the second half of Spurs' 1-0 win on Saturday.
Tottenham Hotspur winger Xavi Simons will not play for the Netherlands in the 2026 World Cup due to a torn ACL. Spurs announced that Simons will undergo surgery in the coming weeks and begin rehabilitation with the club's medical team. Simons sustained the right knee injury during Spurs' 1-0 win over Wolves on Saturday in Wolverhampton, England. The Netherlands will host Algeria in a pre-World Cup friendly on June 3 and take on Japan in their Group F opener on June 14 in Arlington, Texas. Simons totaled five goals and six assists over 41 appearances for Spurs this season.
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