Spain coach De la Fuente says Pino's World Cup participation is in jeopardy

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Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Spain coach De la Fuente says Pino's World Cup participation is in jeopardy
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Spain forward Yeremy Pino's World Cup could be over due to an injury, as stated by coach Luis de La Fuente. Pino substituted in during the 66th minute of Spain's 1-0 victory over Uruguay, which secured a place in the knockout stage. He experienced significant pain at the end of the match and is set to undergo further examinations. De La Fuente mentioned the possibility of a collarbone injury, praising Pino for his effort despite the discomfort. Spain has advanced as Group H winners and will face either Austria or Algeria in the round of 32 on Thursday.

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  • •Yeremy Pino suffered an injury in the match against Uruguay
  • •Pino was a substitute and played from the 66th minute
  • •De La Fuente described Pino's performance as heroic despite his injury
  • •Spain secured their knockout stage spot with a 1-0 win over Uruguay
  • •Spain will face either Austria or Algeria in the next round
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The World Cup could be over for Spain forward Yeremy Pino after the 23-year-old due to an injury, coach Luis de La Fuente said. Pino came on as a substitute in the 66th minute of the 1-0 win against Uruguay, which secured Spain a spot in the knock-out stage on Friday.

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Spain coach Luis de la Fuente fears that forward Yéremy Pino could miss the rest of the World Cup with a shoulder injury. Pino came on as a substitute during the second half of their 1-0 victory on Friday in Guadalajara but got injured late in the game.

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