Canada midfielder Ali Ahmed will miss an extended period after suffering a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee, his English club Norwich City announced Thursday.
Toronto native suffered the setback after helping his country reach the round of 16 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup
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Canada midfielder Ali Ahmed will miss an extended period after suffering a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee, his English club Norwich City announced Thursday.
Ahmed, 25, was injured after landing awkwardly during the second half of Norwich’s pre-season friendly against Spain’s CA Osasuna on Saturday.
Subsequent scans confirmed the injury, and Ahmed is set to undergo surgery.
The Toronto native played a key role in Canada’s run to the round of 16 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Canada’s next international window includes home matches against Chile on Sept. 26 in Toronto and Peru on Oct. 3 in Montreal before playing the United States on Oct. 6 in St. Paul, Minn.
Norwich teammate Mohamed Toure will wear Ahmed’s No. 21 shirt this season as a show of support while the Canadian recovers.
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