Ghana hit hard as Mohammed Kudus at risk of missing 2026 World Cup with new injury

The Black Stars of Ghana have been rocked by a devastating injury blow as talismanic forward Mohammed Kudus faces a race against time to be fit for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Fresh reports emerging from the UK indicate that the Tottenham playmaker has suffered a serious setback in his recovery from a long-standing quad tendon issue, placing his participation in the global showpiece in serious jeopardy.

Kudus originally sustained the injury in early January during a domestic clash against Sunderland. While he had recently returned to light training with the hope of a late-season comeback, he has since aggravated the area.

Sources close to the player suggest that medical staff are now considering surgery to address the persistent problem.

If the 25-year-old undergoes a procedure, he will almost certainly be ruled out for the remainder of the Premier League season and, crucially, the World Cup starting this June.

The timing could not be worse for both club and country. At the club level, Tottenham Hotspur find themselves in a precarious 16th position, battling a grim relegation fight.

Losing their most creative spark for the run-in is a massive hit to their survival hopes. However, the impact on the Ghanaian national team is perhaps even more profound.

Kudus has been one of their big performers at recent tournaments, including a brace against South Korea at the last World Cup.

Ghana has been drawn into a challenging Group L alongside England, Croatia, and Panama. Without Kudus, the Black Stars lose the technical brilliance and goal-scoring threat that made them a dark horse for the knockout rounds.