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Lamine Yamal progressing for Spain's World Cup match against Cape Verde

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 8, 2026, 2:10 PM

Last updated Jun 8, 2026

Lamine Yamal progressing for Spain's World Cup match against Cape Verde

Summary

Lamine Yamal is on track to play in Spain’s opening World Cup match against Cape Verde on June 15. He has been sidelined since April 22 due to a hamstring injury, missing the end of Barcelona’s La Liga-winning season. Spain head coach Luis de la Fuente remains cautiously optimistic about Yamal’s availability, indicating that while he might not start, he is expected to be part of the squad. Yamal, along with Nico Williams and Victor Munoz, missed Spain's friendly match against Peru earlier this week while focusing on recovery. The team's preparations come amidst concerns following a heavy tackle on midfielder Rodri in training, but De la Fuente has expressed confidence in their commitment and readiness ahead of the tournament.

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Status Watch

•Yamal has not played since April 22 due to injury.
•Spain's opening match against Cape Verde is on June 15.
•Nico Williams and Victor Munoz are also recovering from injuries.
•Rodri was involved in a training incident but is expected to be fine.
•Spain remains a strong contender with only one loss in their last 29 matches.

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2:10 PMYahoo Sports — Yamal 'on track' for Spain's World Cup opener

What they're saying

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Lamine Yamal is on track to feature in Spain’s opening World Cup match against Cape Verde on June 15. A hamstring injury has sidelined Yamal since April 22, which meant the teenage forward missed the conclusion of Barcelona’s La Liga-winning season.
— Yahoo Sports

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