Notifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentIndependentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleWill CastleThursday 16 July 2026 01:00 BSTJude Bellingham slaps Argentinian player as England knocked out of World CupThe World Cup 2026 final between Argentina and Spain is approaching, with both teams and others managing significant player injuries.Spain's Yeremy Pino is unlikely to feature in the final due to an acromioclavicular sprain, and new Liverpool signing Victor Munoz will also be absent with calf and muscular injuries.Argentina's Facundo Medina is in a race against time to be fit for the final after sustaining a calf problem in the last-32 match.England faces injury concerns for the third-place play-off, with Reece James a doubt after a potential hamstring setback, though Rice has recovered from back pain and illness.France's William Saliba suffered an injury in the semi-final defeat, making him a doubt for the third-place play-off and raising concerns about a longer-term issue.In fullWho is injured for the World Cup final?More bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in