Ecuador defender Joel Ordóñez played 2026 World Cup with broken leg

Joel Ordóñez revealed he played the 2026 World Cup for Ecuador despite suffering a fracture that required recovery time.

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Joel Ordóñez, a defender for Ecuador, revealed via social media that he played in the 2026 World Cup despite suffering a fracture. ^[1] Ecuadorian defender Joel Ordóñez revealed on social media that he suffered a foot injury at the end of the season which has since worsened. ^[2] Joel Ordóñez played through the pain during the 2026 World Cup with Ecuador, continuing to play matches until the team was eliminated by Mexico. ^[3] Medical checks revealed that Ordóñez suffered a fracture in the navicular bone of his foot. ^[4] The transfer to Crystal Palace in the Premier League of England fell through at the last moment because Ordóñez did not pass the medical tests. ^[5] Medical studies after the tournament determined the gravity of the injury, leading to a recovery period involving a boot and crutches. ^[6] Ordóñez stated he received a strong tackle on May 17 while playing for Club Brugge, which caused pain that worsened during the World Cup. ^[7]

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Joel Ordóñez, a defender for Ecuador, revealed via social media that he played in the 2026 World Cup despite suffering a fracture. · El Universo

Ecuadorian defender Joel Ordóñez revealed on social media that he suffered a foot injury at the end of the season which has since worsened. · Primicias

Joel Ordóñez played through the pain during the 2026 World Cup with Ecuador, continuing to play matches until the team was eliminated by Mexico. · Primicias

Medical checks revealed that Ordóñez suffered a fracture in the navicular bone of his foot. · Primicias

The transfer to Crystal Palace in the Premier League of England fell through at the last moment because Ordóñez did not pass the medical tests. · Primicias

Medical studies after the tournament determined the gravity of the injury, leading to a recovery period involving a boot and crutches. · El Universo

Ordóñez stated he received a strong tackle on May 17 while playing for Club Brugge, which caused pain that worsened during the World Cup. · El Universo

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