Three notable foot and ankle injuries struck during the 2026 FIFA World Cup tournament, each with real consequences. Nico Schlotterbeck (Germany) suffered a high-ankle sprain in the group stage and didn't play another minute, a significant blow to Germany's defensive core. Jurrien Timber (Netherlands) went down mid-tournament and was confirmed out, further depleting a Dutch backline already stretched thin. Kylian Mbappé (France) rolled his ankle in the quarterfinal against M