FIFA World Cup 2026: Australia's Jordan Bos to miss three months after knee injury
Rotterdam, July 12
Feyenoord left-back Jordan Bos is set to miss the opening three months of the new season after sustaining a knee injury during Australia's FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign, the Dutch club announced on Saturday, according to Reuters.
The Eredivisie club confirmed that the 23-year-old underwent successful surgery on his left knee on Saturday following the injury.
Bos was forced off in the first half of Australia's Round of 32 clash against Egypt in Dallas on July 3 after suffering the injury in a heavy challenge. Australia eventually exited the tournament following a penalty shootout defeat, the Reuters report added.
The defender featured in every match for Australia at the World Cup, marking a successful return after overcoming a series of serious hamstring injuries.
Bos joined Feyenoord from Belgian club Westerlo ahead of last season and made an immediate impact, scoring four goals in 36 appearances during his debut campaign with the Dutch side.
Meanwhile, Australia striker Mitch Duke has announced his retirement from international football, bringing an end to a career with the Socceroos that spanned more than a decade, according to Reuters.
The 35-year-old made 50 appearances for Australia and was a key member of the national side during his international career. Duke featured at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, where he scored the decisive headed goal against Tunisia to secure Australia's first World Cup victory in 12 years.
He also played an important role in Australia's successful qualification campaign for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, netting the match-winning goal against Saudi Arabia during the qualifiers last year. However, Duke was not included in Australia's final squad for the 2026 World Cup in North America.
"After a lot of reflection, the time has come for me to officially announce my retirement from international football," Duke said in a statement on Saturday, as quoted Reuters.
"As a kid growing up in Australia, I dreamed of wearing the green and gold just once. To have gone on to represent my country 50 times is a dream come true 50 times over, and a privilege I never took for granted. While I will cherish every memory, scoring for Australia at the 2022 FIFA World Cup remains the absolute highlight of my career. It has been the greatest honour of my life to pull on the Socceroos jersey and represent our nation," he added.
— ANI
Reader Comments
My heart goes out to Bos. Injuries are part and parcel of the game, but this comes at the worst possible time for him and Feyenoord. On the brighter side, Mitch Duke's contribution to Australian football is phenomenal—scoring that goal against Tunisia in 2022 was legendary, we still talk about it in our football circles here in Bangalore!
🌟 That header by Duke against Tunisia in 2022 was pure magic. Shows what determination can do even at 35! Football in Australia is on the rise—wish we had similar moments for India in the World Cup. Duke's retirement marks the end of an era for the Socceroos.
I just hope the medical team at Feyenoord and the Australian setup provide Bos with the best rehabilitation. He's only 23 and has a long career ahead—we need players like him to make football more competitive globally. And what a career Duke has had; 50 caps is no joke! 🇦🇺⚽
Honestly, seeing Australia exit on penalties is painful—they've improved so much as a team. Bos's injury is a massive blow for them and for the Eredivisie. I hope he recovers fully. Duke's retirement is emotional, but he leaves with his head held high. Indian football could learn from Australia's grassroots development.
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