2026 World Cup - Spain: Lamine Yamal gives update on his condition

Yamal reassures about his fitness

World Cup 2026 19 June 2026 at 11:18

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2026 World Cup - Spain: Lamine Yamal gives update on his condition

21.06.26 FT World Cup

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Speaking to the press, Lamine Yamal insisted he feels great and is ready for the clash between Spain and Saudi Arabia.

After his recent hamstring injury at the end of last season, Lamine Yamal admits he needs some time to regain his rhythm and reach 100% for this 2026 World Cup. The Barcelona winger is therefore unlikely to be available for the full 90 minutes against Saudi Arabia on Sunday.

"At the end of the season, with every injury, you think about the World Cup, and of course about your team, but the World Cup is always on our minds. Luckily, the doctors told me I’d be ready and here I am, happy. Should I start? It’s too early, it’s not necessary, I’m still in the rehabilitation phase, it’s not the right moment to play a full match, but I can play as many minutes as the coach wants," he told RTVE.

🚨🇪🇸 Lamine Yamal: “On Sunday, we will go to achieve that win, and of course we will bring out our playing style and show who we are”

“Together we will overcome everything. I'm also sure that we will all be together on July 19. See you soon, a hug to everyone”,
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