Spain and Argentina enter the 2026 FIFA World Cup final with most of their stars available, but several key players are managing injuries that could impact Sunday's championship match. Spain expects both Lamine Yamal and Pedro Porro to be fit after recovering from hamstring issues, while Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez continues to play through a fractured finger and defender Facundo Medina faces a late fitness test because of a calf strain. Here's the latest injury and availability outlook heading into the World Cup final.
Lamine Yamal, Spain - Left Hamstring
Lamine Yamal enters the 2026 World Cup final fully healthy after recovering from a left hamstring contusion suffered during Spain's semifinal victory over France. He sustained a painful blow to his left hamstring in the 20th minute after drawing the foul that led to Spain's opening penalty. Medical evaluations confirmed there was no structural damage and no recurrence of the hamstring injury that shortened his Barcelona season earlier in the year. As a precaution, Yamal briefly trained on an individualized program and sat out portions of passing drills while wearing a compression bandage on his left thigh. He returned to full team training without restrictions and enters the World Cup final against Argentina with no reported limitations, expected to lead Spain's attack.
Pedro Porro, Spain - Left Hamstring
Pedro Porro enters the 2026 World Cup final expected to be fully available after recovering from a minor left hamstring strain suffered late in Spain's semifinal victory over France. He left the match in the 84th minute after experiencing muscle tightness and fatigue, but subsequent medical evaluations revealed only minor edema and a slight hamstring strain rather than a muscle tear. As a precaution, Porro trained separately from the main squad and followed an individualized conditioning program to manage his workload. Spain's medical staff and head coach have expressed confidence that he will be fully fit, and Porro has stated he expects to have no limitations for the World Cup final against Argentina.
Emiliano Martínez, Argentina - Right Ring Finger
Emiliano "Dibu" Martínez enters the 2026 World Cup final continuing to play through a fractured ring finger on his right hand. He sustained the injury during pre-match warm-ups for Aston Villa's Europa League final on May 20, finished the match with the finger heavily strapped, and later postponed recommended corrective surgery to remain available for the World Cup. During the early stages of the tournament, Martínez's training workload was significantly modified, as he was unable to participate fully in standard goalkeeper drills and instead focused on individualized conditioning while wearing a protective splint. After the Round of 16, he resumed full team training as the fracture stabilized, though he has acknowledged the finger still causes daily discomfort. Martínez enters the World Cup final expected to start for Argentina with his hand heavily protected but with no expectation of missing the match.
Facundo Medina, Argentina - Calf
Facundo Medina enters the 2026 World Cup final as a game-time decision while continuing to recover from a calf strain suffered earlier in the tournament. He was forced off late in Argentina's Round of 32 victory over Cape Verde after experiencing an acute muscle spasm in his calf. Medical imaging confirmed a localized calf strain without significant structural damage, with tournament fatigue and dehydration contributing to the injury. Medina briefly returned for a one-minute appearance in the Round of 16 to test the leg, but the calf tightened again, leading the medical staff to restrict him to individual rehabilitation and gym work while he missed tactical team sessions. He enters the World Cup final facing a late fitness test, with Nicolás Tagliafico expected to start at left back if Medina is unavailable.
