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Spain's Fermin Lopez ruled out of World Cup with broken foot

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Spain Suffers World Cup Blow as Barcelona Star Fermin Lopez Ruled Out With Broken Foot

By IANS News May 19, 2026 • 10:15 AM View: 982

Spain coach Luis de la Fuente has suffered a major setback ahead of naming his World Cup squad after FC Barcelona midfielder Fermin Lopez was ruled out of the tournament with a broken foot.

Lopez fractured the fifth metatarsal bone in his right foot during the 3-1 win against Real Betis on Sunday. The Spanish champions announced that Lopez will have surgery, but did not give a timeframe for his return.

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