Lamine Yamal skips training, but expected to play in World Cup final
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 17, 2026, 7:00 PM
Last updated Jul 17, 2026
Lamine Yamal of Spain missed training on July 16 due to discomfort after a knock in the semi-final against France. Spain manager Luis de la Fuente provided an update, stating that Yamal sat out as a precaution but is in good shape ahead of the World Cup final against Argentina on July 20. Yamal returned to training on July 17 and is eager to perform in New York. De la Fuente expressed confidence in Yamal's potential and overall team performance.
- •Yamal missed training due to a knock from the semi-final.
- •De la Fuente describes Yamal's condition as precautionary.
- •Yamal returned to normal training on July 17.
- •Spain faces Argentina in the World Cup final on July 20.
- 7:00 PMYahoo Sports — ‘He had a knock’ – Luis de la Fuente offers Lamine Yamal fitness update ahead of World Cup final
"The teenager sat out training earlier this week.
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