The lack of continuity, added to the physical demands of an international tournament, could work against him compared to other candidates who arrive in better shape. Thus, with each day of recovery and against the clock, the dream of playing in his first World Cup seems to become more complicated; with it, the World Cup dream of Chino Huerta begins to fade little by little. This news would also mean a major blow to the Mexican national team, as before his injury, the 25-year-old winger was a regular in Javier Aguirre's call-ups and even started in some matches thanks to his ability to play on both wings. The outlook for the 2026 World Cup has become significantly more complicated for Mexican winger César Huerta, who is going through one of the most delicate moments of his career. Did he suffer a relapse of his injury? According to the press in Belgium, the Aztec attacker recently went back to the operating room, just a few days ago, after the discomfort in his pelvic area did not disappear despite a first procedure performed at the end of 2025. That initial intervention was due to a sports hernia, a common injury in footballers that causes constant pain in the groin and limits physical performance, a situation that forced him to stop his activity in the middle of the season. Far from improving completely, the player continued to present discomfort during his rehabilitation process, which set off alarms in his medical environment. After various evaluations, it was decided to perform a second surgery with the objective of correcting the problem from the root and preventing relapses that could compromise his professional future. When would he return to the pitch? The estimated recovery time places his possible return to the pitch in May, that is, a few weeks before the start of the World Cup. This scenario represents a considerable challenge, as the footballer has not had official activity since last October, accumulating several months without competitive rhythm, something that is usually decisive when defining national team call-ups. He would say goodbye to the World Cup Although there is no official exclusion, his presence in the final squad looks uncertain.
