Yeremy Pino, Nico Williams injured as Spain advances in World Cup
ESPN Soccer • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 27, 2026, 3:54 AM
Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Spain secured a 1-0 victory over Uruguay in their latest World Cup match on June 26, advancing to the last 32. However, the win came at a cost as Yeremy Pino is likely out for the tournament due to a shoulder injury, and Nico Williams faced another muscle issue late in the game. Coach Luis de la Fuente expressed concern over Pino's injury, indicating it is serious, while Williams experienced discomfort that may signal a strain or fatigue. Spain's top spot in Group H allows them to move on, but they will need to improve ahead of their next match against either Austria or Algeria in Los Angeles.
- •Spain defeated Uruguay 1-0 to advance in the World Cup.
- •Yeremy Pino's shoulder injury may end his tournament.
- •Nico Williams suffered a muscle issue late in the match.
- •Spain will face Austria or Algeria in the knockout stage.
- •Coach Luis de la Fuente emphasized the need for improvement.
- 5:43 AMESPN Soccer — Spain win group but could lose Pino for rest of WC...
- 3:54 AMYahoo Sports — Pino, Williams injuries mar Spain's World Cup progress
"Spain's progress to the last 32 of the World Cup came at a cost as Yeremy Pino's tournament appears over, while Nico Williams suffered another muscle injury in Friday's 1-0 win over Uruguay.Lamine Yamal is yet to play 90 minutes in over two months on his return from a hamstring injury and Liverpool's new signing Victor Munoz has not featured at the World Cup after a setback in his return from a muscle problem.
"Spain coach Luis de la Fuente has confirmed that the team's qualification for the World Cup knockout stage -- topping Group H after a 1-0 win over Uruguay -- came at a cost, with injury concerns over wingers Nico Williams and Yéremy Pino.
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External links- ESPN SoccerJun 27, 2026, 5:43 AMSpain win group but could lose Pino for rest of WC...
Spain coach Luis de la Fuente has confirmed that the team's qualification for the World Cup knockout stage -- topping Group H after a 1-0 win over Uruguay -- came at a cost, with injury concerns over wingers Nico Williams and Yéremy Pino.
- Yahoo SportsJun 27, 2026, 3:54 AMPino, Williams injuries mar Spain's World Cup progress
Spain's progress to the last 32 of the World Cup came at a cost as Yeremy Pino's tournament appears over, while Nico Williams suffered another muscle injury in Friday's 1-0 win over Uruguay.Lamine Yamal is yet to play 90 minutes in over two months on his return from a hamstring injury and Liverpool's new signing Victor Munoz has not featured at the World Cup after a setback in his return from a muscle problem.
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