FC Barcelona's Fermín López sustained a fracture to the fifth metatarsal in his right foot during the club's penultimate LaLiga match, requiring surgery and ruling him out of the upcoming 2026 World Cup.
After an exceptional season for club and country, Fermín López would have been hoping to light up the world stage at this year's World Cup.
However, due to this injury he has sustained, this now appears unlikely.
We assess Lopez's injury and his chances of featuring at the 2026 World Cup below.
What is Fermín Lopez's injury?
The Barcelona youngster suffered a fracture in the fifth metatarsal of his right foot during the penultimate league game of the season.
Following consultation with the club's medical staff, it was determined that the midfielder will undergo surgical treatment to address the injury.
How long will Fermín Lopez be out for?
The recovery period is estimated to be between six and eight weeks.
This timeline makes his chances of being fit for the 2026 World Cup extremely unlikely.
Which matches will Fermín Lopez's miss?
The Barça player is confirmed to miss the final league match of the season against Valencia.
If the injury has him out for the minimum of the six to eight weeks, the first match that Fermín would return for would be a prospective round of 32 match, should Spain make it there.
However, if the injury is towards the eight week mark, he would in all likelihood miss the entirety of the 2026 World Cup.
