Manuel Ugarte undergoes successful surgery following 2026 World Cup injury

Manchester United midfielder Manuel Ugarte has successfully undergone surgery to repair knee ligament damage. The 25-year-old sustained the injury while representing the Uruguay national team at the 2026 World Cup.

The incident occurred late in the first half of the decisive group stage match against Spain, which ended in a 0:1 defeat. Ugarte suffered the injury after an awkward movement while attempting a tackle and had to be stretchered off the pitch.

Everyone at Manchester United wishes Manuel a speedy recovery and will support him throughout his rehabilitation. Manchester United

While the club has not specified a timeline for his return, the nature of the ligament injury suggests he could miss a significant portion of the first half of the upcoming season.

During the 2025/26 campaign, the 25-year-old defensive midfielder was a key rotation player for the Red Devils, making 24 appearances across all competitions while receiving one yellow card.