Spain Trains Without Yamal and Forou Ahead of World Cup Final Against Argentina

Spain held its first training session since reaching the 2026 World Cup final on Thursday, but key players Pedro Forou and Amin Yamal did not participate fully due to physical issues. Both players finished the semifinal match against France, which Spain lost 0-2, while dealing with injuries. Forou was seen with a bandage on his left thigh, and Yamal was still affected by a kick from Lucas Digne that led to a penalty, resulting in Spain's first goal conceded. After the match in Dallas, Yamal received physiotherapy treatment as his pain worsened when the area cooled down.

Forou, named the standout player of the semifinal, is dealing with fatigue from heavy exertion, which caused him to be substituted late in the game by Marcos Llorente. He had experienced discomfort since his first start against Saudi Arabia and missed the Uruguay match but started consecutively against Austria, Belgium, and France. Spain's coach Luis de la Fuente expressed confidence that both players will be fit for the final against Argentina on Sunday at 22:00. On the morning of the training, Forou and Yamal trained separately from the rest of the squad but were present on the field.

Despite the concerns, the Spanish team remains calm about their availability, focusing on recovery ahead of the decisive match in Dallas.