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Luis de la Fuente updates progress of Lamine Yamal ahead of World Cup

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 1, 2026, 8:34 PM

Last updated Jun 1, 2026

Luis de la Fuente updates progress of Lamine Yamal ahead of World Cup

Summary

Spain head coach Luis de la Fuente provided an injury update on Barcelona's Lamine Yamal, who is recovering from a hamstring injury sustained in April. Yamal's season ended prematurely when he was injured taking a penalty against Celta Vigo. De la Fuente expressed optimism about Yamal's recovery, suggesting he could be fit for Spain's first World Cup match. Yamal, who scored 24 goals and assisted 18 times this season, voiced concerns about missing the World Cup but is encouraged by his progress. Spain is set to play group stage matches against Cape Verde, Saudi Arabia, and Uruguay, beginning June 11.

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•Yamal's injury was a hamstring issue suffered in April.
•De la Fuente believes Yamal may be ready for the World Cup opener.
•Yamal scored 24 goals and provided 18 assists this season.
•Spain's first World Cup match is against Cape Verde on June 11.
•Spain seeks to build on their recent UEFA European Championship victory.

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8:34 PMYahoo Sports — Spain boss Luis de la Fuente provides injury update on Lamine Yamal as World Cup nears

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Spain head coach Luis de la Fuente has given an update on Barcelona star Lamine Yamal's recovery after his La Liga season was cut short courtesy of a hamstring injury
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