Lamine Yamal Set for Spain’s 2026 World Cup Opener

Lamine Yamal Ready for Spain’s World Cup Opener

Barcelona’s young star is fit for the kickoff against Cape Verde but likely to start on the bench

BlaugranaNews EditorialJune 14, 20261 min read

Lamine Yamal Ready for Spain’s World Cup Opener Amid Recovery

Spain is set to receive a major boost for their opening FIFA World Cup match against Cape Verde as Barcelona forward Lamine Yamal has completed a full training session with the national team in Chattanooga.

This development raises optimism about Yamal’s availability despite his absence from competitive matches since an injury sustained against Real Betis in April. The injury also ruled him out of Spain’s friendly against Peru, making his full training session a significant step forward.

For both Spain and Barcelona, this cautious approach highlights the importance of managing one of their most promising young talents carefully during the crucial opening phase of the World Cup campaign.