This is the 8623rd most frequent Japanese word.
故障
Breakdown; malfunction; failure.
In this case, '故障' points to the failure of a computer that renders it unusable.
パソコンが故障してしまったので、新しいのを買う必要があります。
Since the computer broke down, I need to buy a new one.
In this sentence, '故障' refers to the mechanical malfunction of the washing machine.
この洗濯機は故障しています。
This washing machine is out of order.
Here, '故障' is used to imply a physical injury affecting a person's ability to perform during the match.