00:00Mexico's star goalkeeper, Luis Angel Malagon,
00:03is officially out of the 2026 World Cup.
00:07Malagon suffered a torn left Achilles tendon
00:10during a CONCACAF Champions Cup match.
00:14The injury occurred in the 37th minute
00:16of Club America's 1-0 win over Philadelphia Union.
00:21Club America confirmed on Wednesday
00:23that the 29-year-old will require immediate surgery.
00:28Malagon shared his heartbreak on Instagram,
00:31saying his soul is in pieces after the news.
00:35He was the reigning best goalkeeper
00:37in the CONCACAF Nations League and Gold Cup.
00:40The loss is a massive blow for Mexico,
00:43as Malagon was the projected starter for the tournament.
00:47Rodolfo Cota replaced him in the match,
00:50but the national team search now begins.
00:53Raul Tala Rangel and Carlos Achevedo
00:56are now in the mix for the starting position.
00:5940-year-old legend Guillermo Ochoa
01:02could also return for his fourth World Cup cycle.
01:05Fans across Mexico are sending prayers to Malagon
01:09as he begins his long recovery journey.
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