Lamine Yamal sits out Spain's friendly against Iraq ahead of World Cup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 4, 2026, 7:02 PM
Last updated Jun 4, 2026
Lamine Yamal is not starting for Spain in their friendly match against Iraq on June 4, 2026. This decision is part of Spain's strategy to rest key players as they prepare for the upcoming World Cup. In addition to Yamal, other notable absentees include Pedri, Rodri, and David Raya. Spain will play two friendlies, with the next match against Peru on June 8, before beginning their World Cup campaign against Cape Verde on June 15.
- •Lamine Yamal is not playing for Spain against Iraq today.
- •Spain aims to rest key players before the World Cup.
- •The next friendly match is against Peru on June 8.
- •Spain's first World Cup match is on June 15 against Cape Verde.
- 7:02 PMYahoo Sports — Why Lamine Yamal isn't playing today for Spain vs. Iraq before World Cup
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