Spain winger Lamine Yamal missed his team’s first training session in New Jersey as preparations intensified for Sunday’s 2026 FIFA World Cup final against Argentina.
Spain arrived in New Jersey on Wednesday, a day after defeating France 2-0 in the semi-finals, and held their first training session on Thursday at the New York Red Bulls’ training facility.
Yamal was absent from the session alongside Tottenham Hotspur defender Pedro Porro. However, according to AS, both players are still expected to be available for selection when Spain face Argentina at New York New Jersey Stadium.
With the World Cup reaching its climax, both finalists are hoping to avoid any late injury setbacks that could derail their quest for the trophy.
Below is the latest injury update involving key players.
