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Austin forward Brandon Vázquez tears his right ACL, an injury that will hamper his World Cup chances
TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS, JUL 10 – Brandon Vázquez tore his right ACL after scoring a penalty and will miss the 2026 World Cup, ending his 2025 season according to Austin FC and club officials.
- Austin FC’s Brandon Vázquez suffered a torn ACL in his right knee during the U.S. Open Cup quarterfinal match against San Jose on July 8, 2025, in Austin, Texas.
- Four minutes after scoring a penalty that leveled the match at 1-1, Vázquez collapsed without any physical challenge in the 69th minute and had to be taken off the field on a stretcher.
- At 26 years old, Vázquez transferred to Austin FC from Monterrey in January and is currently the team's top scorer, having netted nine goals across all tournaments this season.
- On July 10, Austin confirmed that Vázquez will need season-ending surgery, which jeopardizes his inclusion on the U.S. squad for the 2026 World Cup.
- Austin FC, holding the final MLS playoff wild card spot with 26 points, will rely on forwards Diego Rubio, Osman Bukari, and Myrto Uzuni to cover Vázquez’s absence.
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Austin forward Brandon Vázquez tears his right ACL, an injury that will hamper his World Cup chances
Austin forward Brandon Vázquez has torn his right ACL, ending his season and impacting his World Cup hopes. The injury occurred Tuesday during the U.S.
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