USMNT’s Chris Richards has torn ligaments in ankle, putting World Cup status in doubt
Chris Richards, a center-back for the US men's national team, has suffered torn ligaments in his ankle, raising doubts about his participation in the upcoming World Cup. The injury occurred during a match for Crystal Palace against Brentford, and he is expected to miss the season finale. With the World Cup starting in three weeks, Richards' recovery will be closely monitored as he is a key player for the team.
- ▪Chris Richards has two torn ligaments in his ankle, according to Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner.
- ▪He will miss the upcoming match against Arsenal and is uncertain for the Conference League final.
- ▪Richards has been a crucial player for the USMNT, earning 13 caps since the start of 2025.
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Chris Richards was injured in Crystal Palace’s match against Brentford last weekend. Photograph: John Walton/PAView image in fullscreenChris Richards was injured in Crystal Palace’s match against Brentford last weekend. Photograph: John Walton/PAUSAUSMNT’s Chris Richards has torn ligaments in ankle, putting World Cup status in doubtCrystal Palace center-back will miss season finale26-year-old uncertain for Conference League finalRichards has been vital to Pochettino’s US plansJeff RueterThu 21 May 2026 12.49 EDTLast modified on Thu 21 May 2026 12.51 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleUS national team center-back Chris Richards has “two torn ligaments in his ankle”, Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner said on Thursday, casting uncertainty on the stalwart defender’s status for this…
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