The Spain National Team received a heavy blow just weeks before the start of the 2026 World Cup. Fermín López suffered a fracture in the fifth metatarsal of his right foot and all indications suggest he will miss the World Cup, marking another significant loss for Luis de la Fuente's team.
The midfielder from Barcelona had been dealing with physical discomfort after the match against Real Betis, and on Monday the worst-case scenario was confirmed following medical examinations conducted by the Catalan club. "The first team player Fermín López suffered a fracture in the fifth metatarsal of his right foot during yesterday's match. The player will undergo surgical treatment", Barcelona reported in an official statement.
The injury will require the 23-year-old player to undergo surgery and face a recovery period estimated between six and eight weeks, timelines that are incompatible with the start of the World Cup, which will begin in less than a month. Although his absence has not yet been officially confirmed by the Spanish national team, in Spain, he is already practically ruled out of the final roster that Luis de la Fuente will announce on May 25.
