Spain's Lamine Yamal limps after semi-final victory, fitness unsure
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 15, 2026, 8:20 AM
Last updated Jul 15, 2026
Lamine Yamal of Spain appeared to sustain a knock during the team's semi-final victory over France in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Despite Yamal's discomfort, he played a key role in Spain's 2-0 win, helping secure a place in the final. Post-match, images of him limping raised concerns about his fitness ahead of the final. However, Spain head coach Luis de la Fuente reassured supporters, stating Yamal is fine after consulting medical staff.
- •Spain defeated France 2-0 to advance to the final.
- •Yamal limped noticeably after the match, raising injury concerns.
- •Luis de la Fuente confirmed Yamal's fitness, stating he is fine.
- •Yamal was pivotal in Spain's performance despite not scoring.
- •Next match for Spain is the World Cup final on Sunday.
- 7:25 AMYahoo Sports — Luis de la Fuente delivers Lamine Yamal fitness update before World Cup final: ‘He took a heavy knock, but…’
- 11:49 PMYahoo Sports — Spain manager gives Lamine Yamal injury update ahead of World Cup final
- 8:00 PMYahoo Sports — Lamine Yamal injury update before World Cup final
- 8:20 AMYahoo Sports — De la Fuente provides update on Lamine Yamal’s fitness after Barcelona star was seen limping
"A highly anticipated update on the wellbeing of Barcelona star Lamine Yamal has come to the fore on Friday.And the news will no doubt be met with a sigh of relief on the part of all rooting for Spain ...
"Spain manager Luis de la Fuente has confirmed Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal is fit for the 2026 FIFA World Cup final after easing concerns over the teenager’s condition following the semi-final vict...
"Lamine Yamal’s influence helped Spain book their place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, but Barcelona were left holding their breath after the teenager appeared to pick up a knock late in the victo...
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 18, 2026, 7:25 AMLuis de la Fuente delivers Lamine Yamal fitness update before World Cup final: ‘He took a heavy knock, but…’
Spain manager Luis de la Fuente has confirmed Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal is fit for the 2026 FIFA World Cup final after easing concerns over the teenager’s condition following the semi-final vict...
- Yahoo SportsJul 17, 2026, 11:49 PMSpain manager gives Lamine Yamal injury update ahead of World Cup final
Lamine Yamal made it to the end of Spain's semifinal win against France, but after limping in the match will he be set for the World Cup final?
- Yahoo SportsJul 17, 2026, 8:00 PMLamine Yamal injury update before World Cup final
A highly anticipated update on the wellbeing of Barcelona star Lamine Yamal has come to the fore on Friday.And the news will no doubt be met with a sigh of relief on the part of all rooting for Spain ...
- Yahoo SportsJul 15, 2026, 8:20 AMDe la Fuente provides update on Lamine Yamal’s fitness after Barcelona star was seen limping
Lamine Yamal’s influence helped Spain book their place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, but Barcelona were left holding their breath after the teenager appeared to pick up a knock late in the victo...
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