Published: 09:09, July 17, 2026
Spain's Yamal, Porro remain fitness concerns before World Cup final
By Xinhua
Lamine Yamal (left) of Spain vies with Theo Hernandez of France during the semifinal match between France and Spain at the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Dallas Stadium in Dallas, the United States, July 14, 2026. (PHOTO / XINHUA)

NEW JERSEY – Lamine Yamal and Pedro Porro trained separately from the rest of the Spain squad on Thursday as the team began preparing for Sunday's World Cup final against Argentina.

Both players were seen stretching on the sidelines as their teammates trained at the New York Red Bulls' facility in New Jersey.

Yamal, who was troubled by a hamstring strain before the tournament, had his left thigh strapped, though the extent of his condition was unclear.

Pedro Porro of Spain celebrates after the semifinal match between France and Spain at the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Dallas Stadium in Dallas, the United States, July 14, 2026. (PHOTO / XINHUA)

Spain manager Luis de la Fuente said after his side's semifinal victory over France that Porro was suffering from muscle tightness and would be assessed before the final.

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Sunday's match will be Spain's first World Cup final since it won the tournament in 2010. Argentina is chasing back-to-back titles and a fourth overall, having previously won in 1978, 1986 and 2022.