Lamine Yamal, the verdict falls for the World Cup
One week before Spain’s first match at the 2026 World Cup, Lamine Yamal continues his preparation and if the Barça prodigy is out of the preparation match against Peru, his availability for the World Cup is becoming clearer.
There is no doubt, Lamine Yamal will indeed play his first World Cup, at 18 years old. After his last two exceptional seasons with FC Barcelona (42 goals and 43 assists), the left-handed dribbler has the immense talent to burst the screen during the competition. But the number 19 of La Roja will approach the competition with caution. Victim of a torn hamstring on April 22, while scoring a penalty, he missed the last six matches of the season with the Blaugranas.
Lamine Yamal participated in the preparation of the reigning European champions but benefited from a reduced program. After missing the first preparation match against Iraq (1-1) last Thursday, the young star will not play the match in Puebla, Mexico, against Peru on Monday. We will be exactly seven days away from the start of the Seleccion against Cape Verde, on June 15 in Atlanta (12 p.m. in Georgia, 6 p.m. in France).
Lamine Yamal limited to 15 minutes?
Still have daily sports AceLamine Yamal is set on his possible playing time during the group stage of the World Cup 26 (which will be played entirely in the United States from the quarter-finals). Journalist Javi Miguel claims that Barça agreed to the use of their number 10 from the first meeting against the Cape Verdeans, but for only 15 minutes. He will then be able to start against Saudi Arabia, five days later, but playing for an hour.
Lamine Yamal could thus be used freely by his coach Luis de la Fuente for the clash against Uruguay on June 26 in Guadalajara. First place in Group H could be at stake against Celeste led by Marcelo Bielsa and it could be crucial to finish first in order to avoid Lionel Messi’s Argentina in the round of 16 of this 2026 World Cup!
