Spain trains ahead of World Cup Round of 16 despite four absences
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 4, 2026, 7:30 AM
Last updated Jul 4, 2026
Spain's national soccer team resumed training on July 4 at Dignity Health Sports Park in Los Angeles after qualifying for the World Cup Round of 16. Four players, Lamine Yamal, Aymeric Laporte, Pedro Porro, and Nico Williams, were absent from the session, focusing instead on recovery in the gym. Despite their absence, there are no fitness concerns regarding their availability for the upcoming clash against Portugal. Dani Olmo also trained separately but is expected to be fit for selection. Spain will face Portugal in three days, marking a significant matchup in the tournament.
- •Spain secured qualification with a win over Austria.
- •Lamine Yamal had a standout performance against Austria.
- •Dani Olmo trained separately on a stationary bike.
- •The team travels to Dallas for continued preparations.
- •Spain will face Portugal in three days.
- 7:30 AMYahoo Sports — Barcelona winger among four players absent from Spain training ahead of World Cup Ro16 clash
"Spain returned to training on Monday after securing qualification for the World Cup Round of 16 with victory over Austria.Luis de la Fuente’s squad trained at Dignity Health Sports Park, home of LA ...
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