Lamine Yamal spotted at Walmart as Spain readies for World Cup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 11, 2026, 7:52 PM
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
Lamine Yamal was seen shopping at a Walmart in Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia, as Spain prepares for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The 18-year-old FC Barcelona player is attracting significant attention ahead of Spain's first match against Cabo Verde on Monday. His visit to the store went viral, illustrating a moment of normalcy for the rising soccer star. Yamal's current low-profile status in the U.S. contrasts with the attention he faces in Europe.
- •Lamine Yamal seen at Walmart in Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia.
- •Spain's first World Cup match is against Cabo Verde on Monday.
- •Yamal is set to turn 19 shortly before the World Cup Final.
- •His visit garnered viral attention on social media.
- 7:52 PMYahoo Sports — Lamine Yamal at Walmart trends as Spain prepares for FIFA World Cup in Georgia
"Yamal is making the most of his time in the United States.
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