Australia’s Socceroos midfielder Aiden O’Neill is reported to be delaying ankle surgery until after the World Cup. Across multiple outlets, Stan Sport’s James Dodd says O’Neill is “in absolute bits” as he continues playing and preparing for the tournament while managing the ankle issue. The reports indicate that O’Neill plans to undergo the surgery only after Australia’s World Cup involvement concludes, rather than during the tournament period. While the accounts focus on O’Neill’s condition and timing of the procedure, they do not provide further medical details about the severity of the ankle problem, the expected recovery timeframe, or whether he will miss any matches. The coverage is largely based on Dodd’s on-air comments, presented consistently by each outlet, and does not include independently verified information from medical professionals. Overall, the shared points are that O’Neill is dealing with an ankle injury, he is postponing surgery until after the World Cup, and he is experiencing significant frustration or discomfort while waiting.