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2026 FIFA WC: No Williams Or Pino, But Yamal's Fitness Is A Boost For Spain Ahead Of Austria Clash
World Cup Round: Spain will be without two key players for their World Cup Round-of-32 match against Austria in Los Angeles on Thursday, but Lamine Yamal looks likely to play an increasingly important role for coach Luis de la Fuente.
Spain's bruising final group match against Uruguay on Friday left Nico Williams nursing a groin injury after a heavy challenge from Nicolas de la Cruz, while Yeremy Pino suffered a shoulder injury following another bad tackle.
Although neither injury is as serious as first feared, neither player will be fit to face Austria, and both are doubts for a possible last-16 tie if Spain qualifies, robbing De la Fuente of two vital wide players.
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