FIFA World Cup 2026: Lamine Yamal, Pedro Porro train separately ahead of Spain's final clash against Argentina
Atlanta, July 17
Spain's Lamine Yamal and Pedro Porro trained separately from the rest of the squad on Thursday as they began preparations in New Jersey for the FIFA World Cup 2026 final against Argentina, as per Reuters.
The duo spent time lying on the pitch at one of New York's training facilities during the opening session of Luis de la Fuente's squad.
The Spanish football federation (RFEF) said that both players are expected to be fit for Sunday's final, adding that their separate training session was only a precautionary measure to manage their workload.
After Spain's semifinal victory over France, coach Luis de la Fuente revealed that Pedro Porro had been dealing with a knock, as per Reuters. According to the report, the full-back suffered a hamstring strain, though the injury is not considered serious.
About Yamal's situation, De la Fuente had said after the France game that the teenager had "nothing" serious, but the physical toll of his battles with France's Lucas Digne and Theo Hernandez was evident the following day, with the forward managing some soreness and bruises after a demanding match.
Spain secured a place in the FIFA World Cup final for the first time since their 2010 triumph after defeating France 2-0 with a composed performance. Lamine Yamal played a key role in the win, winning a penalty after dispossessing Lucas Digne, which Mikel Oyarzabal converted in the 22nd minute to give Spain the lead.
Pedro Porro doubled Spain's advantage after the break following a fine move with Dani Olmo, while France struggled to create clear chances. Yamal had a goal ruled out for offside, and despite late efforts from Kylian Mbappe and Aurelien Tchouameni, Spain's defence held firm to secure their sixth clean sheet in seven tournament matches.
The victory booked Spain's second-ever World Cup final appearance, where they will face Argentina.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Finally a non-European team in the final! Argentina vs Spain – what a matchup. I'm rooting for Messi's boys, but Spain's defense has been rock solid. Those clean sheets are no joke. Hope Yamal recovers in time – he's been a revelation this tournament. Exciting times for world football!
As someone who watched Spain's 2010 triumph live, this feels nostalgic. But I'm a bit concerned about the injury situation – Porro's hamstring strain could be tricky. In IPL we've seen how hamstring issues can flare up under pressure. Hope the Spanish medical team handles it well. Argentina won't be easy!
Love how Spain is playing – patient, possession-based football but with more directness now. Yamal is a gem! Reminds me of how we Indians celebrate young cricketers like Shubman Gill. That said, I feel De la Fuente should rest them both and give others a chance in the final. No point risking half-fit players. Argentina's attack will punish any weakness.
Spain vs Argentina in a World Cup final – feels like a dream for football purists. Yamal's energy on the wing is just phenomenal, but I'm worried about burnout. At 17, playing a World Cup final, that's massive pressure. Hope Spain's rotation policy works. And yeah, after watching India's football team grow, seeing Spain's youth system is an inspiration. 🇮🇳⚽
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