2026 World Cup: Lamine Yamal, absence announced!

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By: Nicolas Gerbault

2026 World Cup: Lamine Yamal, absence announced!

Victim of a hamstring injury at the end of April, Lamine Yamal is expected to miss the start of the 2026 World Cup with Spain.

All of Spain holds its breath. FC Barcelona prodigy Lamine Yamal was injured during the Blaugrana’s victory against Celta Vigo (1-0) on April 22 in La Liga. Packaged for the end of the season with his club, the 18-year-old winger suffered a hamstring injury.

Packaged for the end of the season with Barça, Lamine Yamal is launched into a race against in order to be restored in time to compete in the 2026 World Cup (from June 11 to July 19). But to believe The Athleticthe Spanish jewel will not be able to compete at the start of the competition with La Roja.

Still recovering, the young Barcelona player is almost certain to miss Spain’s first match against Cape Verde on June 15, according to the British media. He is also doubtful for the second match against Saudi Arabia on June 21. On the other hand, his debut in the World Cup could come against Uruguay on June 26.

Nicolas Gerbault

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Nicolas Gerbault

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