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Barcelona star Fermin Lopez has broken his silence following the devastating news that his 2026 World Cup dreams have been crushed by injury. The midfielder has undergone successful surgery on a fractured metatarsal and shared an emotional message with his supporters as he begins a long road to recovery.

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Lamine Yamal is reportedly set to miss the start of Spain's World Cup campaign as he continues his recovery from a hamstring injury. The Barcelona superstar will definitely sit out the Euro 2024 winners' first group game in North America, and he is a major doubt for the second, with the Spain coaching staff taking cautious steps regarding his integration.

Fermin Lopez has seen his World Cup dreams go up in smoke after Barcelona confirmed the midfielder requires surgery on a fractured metatarsal. The 23-year-old was forced off during the Blaugrana's 3-1 La Liga victory over Real Betis, leaving Spain boss Luis de la Fuente with a major selection headache just days before naming his squad.