Article by Alexandru Stanciu – Published Monday, May 18, 2026, 2:02 p.m. / Updated Monday, May 18, 2026, 2:02 p.m.
Fermin Lopez (23 years old), the attacking midfielder of Barcelona, risks missing the participation in the World Championship with the Spanish national team.
Fermin Lopez was substituted at half-time in Barcelona's 3-1 win over Betis in the 37th round of La Liga, and Mundo Deportivo claim that the midfielder felt discomfort in the fifth metatarsal of his right foot.
Fermin Lopez, in danger of missing the World Championship
This morning the player underwent medical investigations and full information is awaited. There is some concern within the club awaiting details of the diagnosis. The World Championship starts in less than a month and Fermin is considered a sure participant in Luis de la Fuente's squad.
Fermin Lopez was one of the most important players used by Hansi Flick this season, in which Barcelona captured the 29th La Liga title.
The attacking midfielder has made 30 league appearances, scoring 6 goals and providing 9 assists. Fermin Lopez also scored 6 goals and provided 4 assists in his 11 Champions League appearances.
In total, Fermin Lopez made 136 appearances in all competitions for Barcelona's first team, scoring 32 goals and providing 28 assists.
Fermin Lopez has been capped 7 times and scored two goals for Spain's first team, but is expected to be a key piece for Luis De La Fuente at this year's World Cup.
Fermin Lopez was in Spain's 2024 European Championship triumph as well, but scored just 28 minutes in the 1-0 win over Albania in the last group stage.
In his 3 seasons at Barcelona, Fermin Lopez won 5 trophies: two La Liga titles, a Copa del Rey and two Spanish Super Cups.
