Juan Foyth ruled out of the Argentine National Team: injury confirmed after collision with Real Madrid

Juan Foyth, World Cup champion defender in Qatar 2022, suffered a serious injury during the match against Real Madrid, becoming the first absence from the Argentine National Team for the 2026 World Cup. Villarreal has confirmed the injury and the need for surgery.

Sergio Llorente | Sun, 01/25/2026 - 15:40
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Juan Foyth is out of the Argentine National Team: confirmed injury after collision with Real Madrid.
Juan Foyth is out of the Argentine National Team: confirmed injury after collision with Real Madrid.

Juan Foyth, defender and world champion in Qatar 2022, suffered a serious injury during the match against Real Madrid, becoming the first casualty for the Argentine National Team in the 2026 World Cup. Villarreal has confirmed the injury and the need for surgery.

An Injury of Concern

Juan Foyth, a versatile player for the Argentine National Team, experienced a rupture of the Achilles tendon during the game against Real Madrid. Villarreal, the club where he is captain, made the news official and announced the necessary surgical intervention.

The Critical Moment

The defender, who had regained his place in the national team, got injured without the involvement of another player during the match. Franco Mastantuono from Real Madrid showed his support by consoling Foyth on the field.

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