Patrick Agyemang to miss World Cup with Achilles injury

Derby County's Patrick Agyemang (right) holds his head in his hands after picking up an injury during the Sky Bet Championship match at Pride Park, Derby. Picture date: Monday April 6, 2026. (Photo by Mike Egerton/PA Images via Getty Images) | PA Images via Getty Images The United States Men’s National Team will be short of an option at center forward this summer.

Today, Derby County announced that USMNT forward Patrick Agyemang will miss the 2026 World Cup after suffering a “ serious Achilles tendon injury ” during the first half of their match yesterday against Stoke City. The injury caused Agyemang to be stretchered off the field, and it was apparent very quickly that the injury was serious. Derby County didn’t identify what the exact injury was to his Achilles, but it was deemed serious enough that he will not be available for selection by USMNT head coach Mauricio Pochettino for the World Cup.

The full statement from Derby County: “The club can confirm Patrick Agyemang suffered a serious Achilles tendon injury during the first half of the Sky Bet Championship fixture against Stoke City. Patrick will be undergoing a further assessment of the injury later today. The club will provide Patrick with the highest level of medical care and rehabilitation throughout his recovery.

” “Everyone at Derby County is fully behind Patrick at this difficult time and will continue to support him every step of the way. As a result of this injury, Patrick will unfortunately miss this summer’s FIFA World Cup. At this stage it would be wrong to put a timeline on his recovery.