Injuries impact World Cup preparations for multiple national teams
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 10, 2026, 3:25 PM
Last updated Jun 10, 2026
Key injuries are affecting several teams as the 2026 World Cup approaches. Lamine Yamal, Lionel Messi, and Neymar Jr. are among the notable players dealing with injuries. Spain's Yamal is uncertain for their opener against Cape Verde on June 15, while Messi has returned from a hamstring issue but faces minutes restrictions. Brazil's Neymar is recovering from a calf injury and is not expected to play in their first match on June 13 against Morocco. The tournament will take place from June 15 to July 19 across the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
- •Lamine Yamal's status for Spain's opener against Cape Verde is unclear.
- •Lionel Messi returns after a hamstring injury but will have limited minutes.
- •Neymar won't play for Brazil in the opener against Morocco due to injury.
- •The World Cup runs from June 15 to July 19 in North America.
- 3:25 PMYahoo Sports — Spain, Brazil, Argentina, U.S. injuries could factor into World Cup
"Several key injuries could factor into the 39-day 2026 World Cup tournament, including those to Lamine Yamal, Lionel Messi and Neymar Jr.
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