USMNT defender Cannon ruled out with groin injury ahead of Saudi Arabia clash

• Right-back featured against Japan on Friday
• Has sustained a groin injury
• Will not feature in final pre-World Cup match vs Saudi Arabia

WHAT HAPPENED? The 24-year-old featured in the second half of his side's 2-0 defeat against Japan on Friday and has since picked up a groin strain.

THE BIGGER PICTURE: He will now miss the team's game against Saudi Arabia on Tuesday - their last warm-up match before the World Cup.

AND WHAT'S MORE: Cannon's injury is the latest in a string of fitness issues to hit Gregg Berhalter's team, as Timothy Weah, Cameron Carter-Vickers, Chris Richards, Antonee Robinson, Zack Steffen and Yunus Musah are among those missing, while Christian Pulisic is also struggling ahead of Tuesday's match.

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THE VERDICT:

Cannon's injury is not considered serious

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He is the only member of the current squad not in training

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But USMNT's fitness issues are building up

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WHAT NEXT FOR USMNT? The U.S. will take on Saudi Arabia in their last pre-World Cup match. Cannon may miss the midweek tie, and perhaps some matches with his club Boavista, but he is expected to be fit for the tournament in Qatar.