Why is Yéremy Pino benched for Spain vs Austria in FIFA World Cup 2026?

Yéremy Pino was not in Spain’s plans for the FIFA World Cup 2026 match against Austria, leaving the winger sidelined for the knockout clash. The 2026 tournament is in progress with Round of 32 fixtures, and Spain’s Round-of-16 spot is on the line in their Los Angeles Stadium matchup versus Austria. Pino was ruled out for the match, and he was not even named on the bench. Coach Luis de la Fuente said Pino sustained an acromioclavicular sprain in his shoulder and is officially sidelined as he recovers. The injury occurred late in Spain’s final Group H game against Uruguay after a collision involving Uruguay’s Brian Rodríguez. De la Fuente faces tactical constraints as winger Nico Williams also suffered an injury in that match, forcing new attacking combinations.