Archive · 25 Jan 2026
Argentina Defender Juan Foyth Injured, Misses World Cup
Juan Foyth, a defender for Argentina, got hurt in a soccer game.
He played for Villarreal against Real Madrid and got a bad injury in his leg called a ruptured Achilles tendon.
The injury happened in the 23rd minute of the game, which Villarreal lost 2-0.
Doctors did tests and confirmed the injury.
It will take a long time to get better, maybe up to a year.
Because of this, Juan won't be able to play in the World Cup, which starts in June.
His team said they will tell more about his surgery later.
Juan Foyth ruptured his left Achilles tendon during Villarreal's match against Real Madrid.
The injury occurred in the 23rd minute of the game, which Villarreal lost 2-0.
Tests confirmed the severity of the injury.
Foyth will likely miss the World Cup due to a recovery time of up to a year.
Villarreal will provide further details about the surgical procedure later.
- Who
- Juan Foyth, Argentina defender
- What
- Ruptured his left Achilles tendon
- When
- During a match on Saturday
- Where
- In Villarreal's match against Real Madrid
- Why
- Injury occurred during play, confirmed by tests
- Player
- Juan Foyth
- Team
- Villarreal
- Injury
- Ruptured left Achilles tendon
- Match
- Villarreal vs. Real Madrid
- Injury Time
- 23rd minute
- Match Result
- 2-0 loss to Real Madrid
- Recovery Time
- Up to a year
- Event Impacted
- World Cup