Manchester United midfielder Manuel Ouarte suffers ACL tear at World Cup

Manuel Ouarte, the 25‑year‑old Uruguay midfielder for Manchester United, suffered a serious knee ligament injury – a torn anterior cruciate ligament – while representing Uruguay in the World Cup group match against Spain, which ended 1‑0 to Spain. He was forced to leave the field before halftime.

Medical assessment confirms an ACL tear and other ligament damage, with an expected rehabilitation period of up to nine months. United announced the injury and said the player will undergo further examinations in Manchester. The club may receive up to £6 million under FIFA’s club‑protection scheme, which compensates clubs for long‑term injuries sustained during international windows.

Ouarte, who joined United from Paris Saint‑Germain for a reported £55 million in 2024, has made limited appearances this season, featuring in only eight Premier League games and starting once in the last 16 matches. His absence adds to United’s squad rebuilding challenges ahead of the summer transfer window.