Field Level Media
07 Apr 2026, 20:25 GMT+10
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U.S. men's national team striker Patrick Agyemang will miss this summer's World Cup due to an Achilles injury.
Agyemang, 25, sustained the injury Monday while playing for Derby County against Stoke City in England. He landed awkwardly after leaping to challenge for the ball and left on a stretcher in the 41st minute of a 2-0 win.
'Everyone at Derby County is fully behind Patrick at this difficult time and will continue to support him every step of the way,' the team said in a news release on Tuesday.
'As a result of this injury, Patrick will unfortunately miss this summer's FIFA World Cup. At this stage it would be wrong to put a timeline on his recovery.'
Agyemang played in both USMNT friendlies last month in losses against Portugal and Belgium, scoring a goal in the latter. He has recorded six goals in 14 caps for the U.S. since making his debut in January 2025.
His absence from the World Cup is a blow to coach Mauricio Pochettino's roster, which must be finalized by May 30. The U.S. plays its first game in group play on June 12 at Inglewood, Calif., against Paraguay.
Agyemang will also miss the last five regular-season matches for Derby County, which is currently two spots out of the playoffs in England's second tier.
--Field Level Media
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