Luis de la Fuente optimistic about Lamine Yamal's return for World Cup
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 10, 2026, 8:37 AM
Last updated Jun 10, 2026
Spain head coach Luis de la Fuente reports that Lamine Yamal is recovering well from a hamstring injury. Ahead of the World Cup 2026, speculation about Yamal's fitness has increased, particularly regarding his availability for Spain’s opening match against Cape Verde on June 15. De la Fuente expressed confidence that Yamal may be fit in time but also emphasized the importance of evaluating his readiness for the first game. The coach praised Yamal's character and ability to handle pressure as a young player on the international stage.
- •Lamine Yamal is recovering from a hamstring injury.
- •Spain's opening World Cup match is against Cape Verde on June 15.
- •Luis de la Fuente expects Yamal may be fit for the opener but pending further evaluation.
- •Yamal, now 18, has impressed under pressure despite his young age.
- 8:37 AMYahoo Sports — Spain Makes Decision On FC Barcelona Star Lamine Yamal at World Cup
- 11:45 AMYahoo Sports — Spain boss provides encouraging Lamine Yamal update ahead of World Cup opener
- 2:50 PMYahoo Sports — Spain boss delivers huge Lamine Yamal fitness update ahead of World Cup opener – “He’s getting better fast”
- 8:32 AMYahoo Sports — ‘He’s getting better fast’ – Lamine Yamal update offered by Spain boss Luis de la Fuente
"Spain boss Luis de la Fuente says Lamine Yamal is “getting better fast” from his hamstring injury ahead of World Cup 2026. There’s been plenty of debate about Yamal’s fitness, with speculation that he may not play in the opening group games. De la Fuente says he expects Yamal to be passed fit in time […]
"Spain head coach Luis de la Fuente has delivered a positive update on Lamine Yamal’s fitness, revealing that the Barcelona star is on course to be available for their opening World Cup match against...
"Lamine Yamal’s World Cup hopes have received a major boost, with Spain boss Luis de la Fuente offering an encouraging update on the Barcelona winger’s recovery.The 18-year-old has been out of acti...
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJun 10, 2026, 8:37 AMSpain Makes Decision On FC Barcelona Star Lamine Yamal at World Cup
Spain and its national team manager Luis de la Fuente have made a decision on how to handle FC Barcelona superstar Lamine Yamal's World Cup debut
- Yahoo SportsJun 8, 2026, 11:45 AMSpain boss provides encouraging Lamine Yamal update ahead of World Cup opener
Spain head coach Luis de la Fuente has delivered a positive update on Lamine Yamal’s fitness, revealing that the Barcelona star is on course to be available for their opening World Cup match against...
- Yahoo SportsJun 7, 2026, 2:50 PMSpain boss delivers huge Lamine Yamal fitness update ahead of World Cup opener – “He’s getting better fast”
Lamine Yamal’s World Cup hopes have received a major boost, with Spain boss Luis de la Fuente offering an encouraging update on the Barcelona winger’s recovery.The 18-year-old has been out of acti...
- Yahoo SportsJun 7, 2026, 8:32 AM‘He’s getting better fast’ – Lamine Yamal update offered by Spain boss Luis de la Fuente
Spain boss Luis de la Fuente says Lamine Yamal is “getting better fast” from his hamstring injury ahead of World Cup 2026. There’s been plenty of debate about Yamal’s fitness, with speculation that he may not play in the opening group games. De la Fuente says he expects Yamal to be passed fit in time […]
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