Yamal and Porro train apart but Spain expect both fit for World Cup final

Lamine Yamal and Pedro Porro trained apart from the rest of Spain's squad on Thursday as the team began preparations in New Jersey for Sunday's World Cup final against Argentina. The pair spent time lying on the pitch at a Red Bull New York training facility during the opening session under coach Luis de la Fuente. The Spanish football federation confirmed to Reuters that both players remain on course to play, describing the separate work as a precautionary workload measure.

Will Yamal and Porro be fit for the World Cup final?

Spain's federation says both players are expected to be available for Sunday's match. Their separate training was described as routine workload management rather than a sign of a serious setback. De la Fuente's coaching staff appear to be prioritising rest and recovery over group training in the final days before kickoff.

What injury has Pedro Porro picked up?

De la Fuente said after Spain's semi-final win over France that Porro had been carrying a knock. Reuters understands the full back is dealing with a hamstring strain, though the issue is not considered serious.

The coaching staff are managing his workload carefully to have him ready for Sunday.

Is Lamine Yamal also a fitness concern?

Yamal's situation looks less serious than Porro's. De la Fuente said the teenager had "nothing" wrong after the France match, but he was visibly nursing aches and bruises the following day. Those marks came from a physical battle with Lucas Digne and Theo Hernandez during the semi-final.

How is the rest of the Spain squad preparing?

For the remaining players, the 15 minutes of training opened to media passed without incident. Spain's squad looked relaxed and upbeat despite humid conditions and temperatures around 30 degrees Celsius (86 Fahrenheit). The team has three days to adjust to the heat before playing only its second outdoor match of the tournament.