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Spanish midfielder Fermín López is expected to miss the World Cup due to a broken right foot.
Barcelona announced on Monday that López, 23, will undergo surgery to treat the injury suffered during Sunday’s Spanish league match.
The club stated that “López suffered a fracture of the fifth metatarsal of his right foot during the match against Betis. The player will undergo surgery.”
Barcelona have not given a time frame for Lopéz’s recovery, but he is not expected to be ready in time for next month’s World Cup. Spain will make its debut against Cape Verde on June 15 in Atlanta.
López was part of the Spanish team that won the 2024 European Championship, as well as the under-23 team that won gold at the 2024 Paris Olympics. He scored six goals at the Olympics, including two in the final against hosts France.
Associated Press reporting.
