The Ghana national football team has been dealt a significant blow with the news that Mohammed Salisu will miss the 2026 World Cup. The 26-year-old central defender suffered an anterior cruciate ligament tear in his left knee during a 1-3 defeat to Lyon in the 17th round of Ligue 1. Dr. Prince Bampo, the national team doctor, confirmed the news, stating that Mohammed will miss the World Cup and his knee will need nine months to recover. This injury is a huge loss for the Black Stars, who were counting on Salisu's defensive skills in the upcoming tournament. After successful surgery, Salisu is now undergoing a rehabilitation program to regain his fitness and return to competitive action. The Ghana national football team's fans were hoping that Salisu would recover in time for the World Cup, but unfortunately, that will not be the case. The team will have to find alternative defensive solutions to compensate for Salisu's absence. Mohammed Salisu's injury is a significant setback for the Ghana national football team, and it remains to be seen how the team will cope without him in the 2026 World Cup.