Lamine Yamal sits out Spain training ahead of World Cup final against Lionel Messi’s Argentina

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Spain's forward #19 Lamine Yamal takes part in a training session at Melanie Lane Training Grounds in East Hanover, New Jersey, on July 16, 2026, ahead of the 2026 World Cup football tournament final match between Spain and Argentina. (Photo by MAURO PIMENTEL / AFP via Getty Images) | AFP via Getty Images

Lamine Yamal trained separately from his Spain team-mates on Thursday as Luis de la Fuente’s side continued preparations for Sunday’s World Cup final against Argentina.

The Barcelona teenager was spotted limping after the semi-final win over France, although there’s been no announcement that he has an injury.

However, Yamal and Pedro Porro were both on the sidelines as Spain were put through their paces, with the Barcelona star also seen with strapping on his left thigh.

¡ALERTA LAMINE! ¡NO ENTRENA y TIENE UN VENDAJE en el MUSLO IZQUIERDO!

@guillecasquero#NuestroMejorMundialpic.twitter.com/AbaKX1MW83

— Diario AS (@diarioas) July 16, 2026

There’s no indication yet that Yamal will miss the big game against Lionel Messi and Co. but it seems that Spain are certainly being careful with the Barcelona star ahead of the showdown in New York.

Spain still have a couple of days to prepare for the game and do have an extra day’s rest over Argentina who booked their place in the final with victory over England on Wednesday.

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