Overview
- Toluca announced Ruiz tore the ACL and medial meniscus in his right knee and will undergo surgery, with the timeline dependent on post‑operation progress.
- The injury occurred Wednesday during the Concacaf Champions Cup first leg against San Diego FC, and he was substituted in the 40th minute.
- Mexico will prepare without him for friendlies against Portugal on March 28 and Belgium on March 31 and for the June 11 World Cup opener versus South Africa at Estadio Azteca.
- The setback follows Club América goalkeeper Luis Ángel Malagón’s ruptured Achilles earlier in the week, removing another expected World Cup selection.
- Ruiz, 25, has 17 senior caps under Aguirre and was instrumental in Toluca’s recent back‑to‑back titles, making his absence consequential for both club and country.