México Forward Tecatito Breaks Leg, Likely to Miss World Cup

Mexico's Jesus Corona looks on during the second half of a FIFA World Cup qualifying soccer match between Mexico and the United States, Nov. 12, 2021, in Cincinnati. Mexico forward Jesús “Tecatito” Corona is set to miss the World Cup because of a serious injury sustained while training with Sevilla on Aug. 18, 2022, according to the Spanish club. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)

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By Associated Press

August 18, 2022 at 2:30 PM UTC

Updated on

August 18, 2022 at 9:45 PM UTC

Madrid (AP) -- Mexico forward Jesús “Tecatito” Corona is expected to miss the World Cup after breaking his left leg while training with Sevilla on Thursday, the Spanish club said.

Sevilla said Tecatito broke his left fibula and ruptured ankle ligaments and will be out for four to five months. The World Cup begins in Qatar on Nov. 20.