Spain come up with World Cup plan for Lamine Yamal as Barcelona star continues recovery from injury

TL;DR

Lamine Yamal has a recovery plan in place for the World Cup with Spain despite being ruled out for the rest of Barcelona's season. He is expected to miss the opening match but aims to play 20 minutes in the second group game against Saudi Arabia.

Key points

Lamine Yamal has a recovery plan for the World Cup.
He is ruled out for the rest of Barcelona's season.
Spain's opening match is against Cape Verde on June 15th.
Yamal aims to play 20 minutes in the second group game.
Barcelona urges caution to prevent a relapse.

Lamine YamalSpainBarcelonaCape Verde

Lamine Yamal of Spain during the international friendly match between Spain and Egypt prior to the FIFA World Cup, at RCD Stadium on March 31, 2026, in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Gongora/NurPhoto via Getty Images) | NurPhoto via Getty Images Lamine Yamal reportedly already has a plan in place for the World Cup with Spain as he bids to recover from injury in time for the tournament. The teenager has been ruled out of the rest of Barcelona’s season, but it is hoped he will be fit in time to play for Luis de la Fuente’s side at the tournament in the USA, Mexico and Canada. According to Cope, the current plan is for Yamal to miss Spain’s opening game against Cape Verde which is scheduled to take place on June 15th. Spain then want Yamal to play around 20 minutes in their second group encounter against Saudi Arabia, with the hope being that he will be 100% ready for their final match in Group H against . Barcelona have already urged Spain to be careful with Yamal, as the Catalans fear , and want him to be eased back into action carefully. Spain will head into the tournament as one of the favorites for victory at World Cup 2026. La Roja will be expected to top their group, and will be crossing their fingers that Yamal will be in great shape by the time the knockout stage starts.

Q&A

What is Lamine Yamal's injury status ahead of the World Cup?

Lamine Yamal has been ruled out for the rest of Barcelona's season due to a hamstring injury but is working on a recovery plan to participate in the World Cup.

When will Spain play their opening match in the World Cup 2026?

Spain's opening match in the World Cup 2026 is scheduled for June 15th against Cape Verde.

How many minutes is Lamine Yamal expected to play in the World Cup group stage?

Lamine Yamal is expected to play around 20 minutes in Spain's second group match against Saudi Arabia.

Spain come up with World Cup plan for Lamine Yamal as Barcelona star continues recovery from injury

TL;DR

Key points

Q&A

Related Articles

Milwaukee Brewers set date set for return of Jackson Chourio and Andrew Vaughn

Representatives from Iran's federation not in attendance at meeting of Asia soccer leaders

Where to watch Philadelphia 76ers vs. Boston Celtics Game 5 NBA playoffs: Live stream, start time, TV channel, odds for Tuesday, April 28

‘It especially hurt him’ – Why Robert Lewandowski’s relationship with Hansi Flick has grown ‘cold’ at Barcelona

Saints spent a full year scouting Jordyn Tyson before drafting him

Details behind Brendan Sorsby entering rehab + what does Texas Tech do now?

More from Sports