Juan Voyt, getty images January 25, 2026, 11:25 p.m

Villarreal and Argentina national team defender Juan Foyt suffered a serious injury in the match of the 21st round of La Liga against Real Madrid, which ended in a 0-2 defeat for his team. This was announced by the official website of the Spanish club.

The football player was diagnosed with a rupture of the left Achilles tendon. In the near future, Foyt will undergo surgery, after which he will face a long period of rehabilitation.

According to Sport.es, recovery from such an injury usually lasts from six to nine months. In this regard, the defender’s participation in the 2026 World Cup, which will be held from June 11 to July 19 in the USA, Canada and Mexico, is under serious threat.

Foyt has made 17 appearances for Villarreal in all competitions this season. As part of the Argentina national team, he became the 2022 world champion, won the Finalissimo and won the bronze medals of the 2019 Copa America.