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Derby's Patrick Agyemang Suffers Serious Achilles Injury, Ruled Out of 2026 World Cup

The setback shifts the USMNT striker picture ahead of Mauricio Pochettino’s final roster call.

Overview

  • Derby County confirmed Tuesday that Patrick Agyemang has a serious Achilles tendon injury and will miss this summer’s World Cup.
  • The 25-year-old went down without contact Monday after landing awkwardly while controlling a pass, then left on a stretcher for scans.
  • The club said further assessment is underway and declined to set a recovery timetable, pledging full medical support during his rehabilitation.
  • His absence opens a World Cup roster path for other U.S. strikers such as Ricardo Pepi and Haji Wright, with Josh Sargent also in contention before the May 26 deadline.
  • Derby lose a leading scorer during a playoff push, as Agyemang’s debut Championship season stands at 10 league goals in 37 appearances.