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Spain's Lamine Yamal wears No. 19 jersey at FIFA World Cup opener

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 6:18 PM

Last updated Jun 15, 2026

Spain's Lamine Yamal wears No. 19 jersey at FIFA World Cup opener

Summary

Lamine Yamal debuted for Spain at the FIFA World Cup on June 15, 2026, in their match against Cabo Verde, which ended in a 0-0 draw. The Barcelona star was unable to wear his usual No. 10 jersey due to team rules prioritizing seniority in jersey selection. Dani Olmo, a teammate with 50 caps, chose the No. 10 jersey, leaving Yamal to don No. 19, the number he wore at Barcelona. Spain’s next matches are against Saudi Arabia and Uruguay as they compete in Group H.

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By the Numbers

•Lamine Yamal makes his World Cup debut for Spain on June 15.
•Spain draws 0-0 against Cabo Verde in their opening match.
•Yamal wears No. 19; Dani Olmo takes the No. 10 jersey.
•Spain's next opponents are Saudi Arabia and Uruguay in Group H.

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6:18 PMYahoo Sports — Spain team rule denies Lamine Yamal No. 10 jersey at FIFA World Cup

What they're saying

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Barcelona superstar Lamine Yamal will wear No. 19 at the FIFA World Cup thanks to a seniority-based rule enforced by the Spanish national team, meaning his usual No. 10 has been awarded to a teammate
— Yahoo Sports

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