Barcelona midfielder Fermín López is expected to miss the upcoming World Cup after suffering a fracture in his right foot, according to multiple reports. The Athletic and BBC Sport say the injury occurred during Barcelona’s 2-0 win over Real Betis on Sunday. The Athletic reports that López, 23, will undergo surgery for the right foot fracture. BBC Sport similarly states that the injury is expected to rule him out of the tournament. The Athletic adds that the timing of the injury is close to Spain’s squad announcement, which is described as occurring a week after the match. With the fracture requiring surgical treatment and recovery, all reports indicate that López will not be available for selection or play at the World Cup. No source provided additional details on the severity of the fracture, the specific medical timeline, or whether he will be able to return for other matches after the tournament.