Schouten to miss World Cup after surgery on cruciate ligament injury
Published on April 5, 2026.
PSV Eindhoven captain Jerdy Schouten will not play in the World Cup due to a cruciate ligament injury sustained during a match against Utrecht. The injury required surgery and is expected to take six to nine months for a full recovery. Despite the setback, Schoutan made 40 appearances for PSV this season, making 17 times for the Netherlands.
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