
Yeremy Pino's World Cup Hopes Diminish After Suspected Collarbone Injury
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Spain winger Yeremy Pino faces a potential exit from the 2026 World Cup due to a suspected broken collarbone. The injury occurred during the final moments of Spain's 1-0 win over Uruguay on Saturday, where Pino fell awkwardly on his left shoulder following a challenge.
Despite showing signs of significant pain, the Crystal Palace player finished the match because Spain had exhausted their substitution options. Head coach Luis de la Fuente expressed concern over the initial diagnosis, stating:
"It looks like Yeremy may have broken his collarbone. Tomorrow they are going to do some tests and we will see how far the injury is. The man is suffering a lot and the effort he has made is tremendous, possibly with a broken collarbone to hold on until the end of the match... It has been heroic and I am very grateful, like all his team-mates."
Should the injury be confirmed as a fracture, it would likely rule Pino out for the remainder of the tournament, particularly as the knockout stages approach.
Spain emerged at the top of Group H with seven points, setting the stage for a last-32 clash next Thursday in Los Angeles against either Austria or Algeria.
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