# Militao’s World Cup Dream Crushed

URL: https://technosports.co.in/militaos-world-cup-dream-crushed/  
Published: 2026-06-21  
Updated: 2026-06-21  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

Devastation for Real Madrid and Brazil as Eder Militao faces season-ending surgery. A brutal hamstring relapse against Alaves has reopened old scar tissue, effectively ending his 2026 World Cup campaign. The elite defender faces a grueling four-month recovery window. With his championship hopes shattered, the focus shifts to his long-term rehabilitation and the massive void left in the Brazilian backline.