Spain have secured top spot in Group H at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but coach Luis de la Fuente faces a worrying injury situation heading into the knockout rounds. A 1-0 victory over Uruguay confirmed La Roja's place as group winners, yet the win came with a significant cost.

De la Fuente confirmed after the match that wingers Nico Williams and Yéremy Pino both sustained injuries during the contest. Williams' status for the next round remains uncertain, while Pino faces the possibility of missing the rest of the tournament entirely.

The timing could hardly be worse for Spain, who had been deploying their wide attackers as key weapons in breaking down opposition defences throughout the group stage. Losing either player — or both — would represent a major blow to De la Fuente's attacking options as the competition enters its decisive phase.