Isco's Latest Surgery Threatens World Cup 2026 Dreams
28 December 2025
Isco to Undergo New Surgery
A Spanish press report today says Isco Alarcon, Real Betis' midfield star, will undergo a new surgical operation.
Isco suffered the injury in Betis' Europa League match against Utrecht, colliding with teammate Sofyan Amrabat and injuring his ankle.
AS reports Isco will undergo surgery tomorrow, Monday, and will be out for about a month.
The paper added Betis doctors tried non-surgical treatment, but Isco did not respond, making surgery necessary.
Isco (33) had already undergone another ankle surgery at the start of the season after a friendly fracture.
Impact and Outlook
Betis now prepares to face Real Madrid after the holidays. He is at risk of missing the 2026 World Cup because he has not played regularly in recent times.
This season he has appeared in only two matches, managing to fashion a single goal involvement.
Betis are set to play Real Madrid after the holidays.
Punchline 1: If injuries had a transfer window, Isco would be on everyone’s loan list.
Punchline 2: World Cup 2026 could feature Isco in rehab mode—talk about a long-term loan to fitness.
