Mohammed Salisu will miss the 2026 FIFA World Cup due to a serious knee injury. The Ghana national football team defender suffered an ACL injury in January. He was injured during a Ligue 1 match while playing for AS Monaco. The 26-year-old has undergone successful surgery in France.
Team doctor Prince Pambo confirmed he needs at least nine months to recover. This means he will miss the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Coach Otto Addo will have to adjust his defensive plans. Ghana will face Panama, England, and Croatia in Group L.