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Spain Meets Austria at SoFi; Yamal Optimistic After Injury

7/2/2026

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Spain will face Austria at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, United States, on Thursday.
Coach Luis de la Fuente praised Lamine Yamal’s optimism after his injury, noting Yamal’s early goal versus Saudi Arabia.
Austria coach Ralf Rangnick said his team must defend Yamal rather than watch him.
De la Fuente said winger Nico Williams is uncomfortable, Yéremy Pino recovered from a suspected collarbone fracture, and he stays optimistic about Spain’s chances.

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Spain will face Austria at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, United States, on Thursday.
Coach Luis de la Fuente praised Lamine Yamal’s optimism after his injury, noting Yamal’s early goal versus Saudi Arabia.
Austria coach Ralf Rangnick said his team must defend Yamal rather than watch him.
De la Fuente said winger Nico Williams is uncomfortable, Yéremy Pino recovered from a suspected collarbone fracture, and he stays optimistic about Spain’s chances.