Football
Published ByMichael Adesina
Date16th July, 2026
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Spain have been handed a potential injury scare ahead of the <a href="https://absafricatv.com/winners-and-losers-of-the-fifa-world-cup-semifinals/" title="Winners and Losers of the FIFA World Cup semifinals”>FIFA World Cup final after teenage star Lamine Yamal missed training
Spain have been handed a potential injury scare ahead of the FIFA World Cup final after teenage star Lamine Yamal missed training due to discomfort.
The Barcelona forward did not participate in the team’s latest training session as he continues to manage what was described as “some discomfort.”
No further details have been provided regarding the nature or severity of the issue, leaving uncertainty over the 19-year-old’s availability for Sunday’s showdown against defending champions Argentina.
Yamal has been one of Spain’s standout performers at the tournament, playing a key role in the team’s run to the final with a series of influential displays.
His absence from training is likely to be closely monitored by Spain’s coaching staff as they prepare for one of the biggest matches in the nation’s football history.
Spain are set to face Lionel Messi’s Argentina in the World Cup final, with both sides aiming to lift football’s biggest prize.
The Spanish camp is yet to indicate whether Yamal’s absence was precautionary or whether he remains a doubt for the final.
More updates on his condition are expected before the match.
