Breaking: Socceroos dealt World Cup injury blow with star midfielder ruled out
Riley McGree has been ruled out of the FIFA World Cup due to a hamstring injury. The midfielder suffered the injury during the Championship playoff final while playing for Middlesbrough. The Socceroos will begin their World Cup campaign against Türkiye on June 14.
- ▪Riley McGree will miss the FIFA World Cup due to a hamstring injury.
- ▪He limped off during the Championship playoff final where Middlesbrough lost to Hull City.
- ▪McGree's injury adds to the Socceroos' growing injury list ahead of the tournament.
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Riley McGree to miss FIFA World Cup for Socceroos with injuryTopic:FIFA World CupTue 26 May 2026 at 8:11amTue 26 May 2026 at 8:11amTue 26 May 2026 at 8:11amRiley McGree has been ruled out of the FIFA World Cup. (Getty Images: FIFA/Morgan Hancock)In short:Socceroo Riley McGree will miss next month's FIFA World Cup with a hamstring injury.McGree limped off the field while playing for English club Middlesbrough last weekend in the Championship playoff final at Wembley.What's next?The Socceroos begin their World Cup campaign against Türkiye on June 14 (AEST), followed by matches against the United States and Paraguay.abc.net.au/news/riley-mcgree-to-miss-fifa-world-cup-for-socceroos/106721264Link copiedShareShare articleThe Socceroos have been dealt a massive injury blow ahead of next month's…
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