Fermin Lopez Out of 2026 World Cup After Suffering Broken Foot
Barcelona midfielder Fermin Lopez suffered a broken foot injury during a La Liga match that will require surgery and sideline him from Spain's 2026 World Cup campaign.
Barcelona midfielder Fermin Lopez will miss Spain's 2026 FIFA World Cup squad after suffering a broken foot injury requiring surgery. The young midfielder injured his right foot, specifically the fifth metatarsal, during Barcelona's 3-1 La Liga victory over Real Betis over the weekend. While the club has not disclosed a precise recovery timeline, injuries of this nature typically require a minimum of 2-3 months rehabilitation. Lopez has earned seven caps for Spain's senior team and played three matches in European World Cup qualifying. The 23-year-old was also a key player in Spain's Euro 2024 championship-winning squad. Since joining Barcelona's senior squad in 2023, Lopez has made 136 appearances across all competitions, scoring 32 goals.