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Lamine Yamal aims for World Cup debut as Spain faces Cape Verde

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 8, 2026, 4:24 PM

Last updated Jun 8, 2026

Lamine Yamal aims for World Cup debut as Spain faces Cape Verde
Summary

Lamine Yamal, 18, is expected to be fit for Spain's opening World Cup match against Cape Verde on June 15. Despite a recent grade two hamstring injury, Yamal has shown promising recovery, adhering to management protocols suggested by Barcelona. As he prepares, Yamal carries the weight of expectations, being hailed as one of the best players globally. His entry into the tournament marks a historic moment, as no teenager has previously entered the World Cup with such acclaim. Spanish football's hopes rest heavily on his developing form as the nation anticipates his impact on the field.

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  • •Yamal recovering from a recent hamstring injury since April.
  • •Spain's first match is scheduled against Cape Verde on June 15.
  • •Yamal is already considered one of the best players in the world.
  • •Spanish football has not seen a talent like Yamal before.
  • •His participation could signify a shift in younger players' roles in competitions.
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  • 4:24 PMYahoo Sports — ‘Totally undaunted’ and the world at his feet: Welcome to the era of Lamine Yamal
What they're saying
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WORLD CUP 2026: The 18-year-old is already the best player on the planet before this World Cup, argues Miguel Delaney, and if fit, can crown his status with this tournament

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