Spain’s World Cup nightmare? Lamine Yamal set to miss opener after injury blow
Lamine Yamal is expected to miss the start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after suffering a hamstring injury that continues to delay his recovery, dealing an early blow to Spain ahead of the tournament.According to sources close to the situation, the 18-year-old is almost certain to miss Spain’s opening group-stage clash against Cape Verde on June 15 and remains a serious doubt for the second fixture against Saudi Arabia six days later.🚨✅OFFICIAL: Spain World Cup final squad announced🇪🇸As Lamine Yamal misses out due to… See below pic.twitter.com/p6NHX9YhHN— BigMoh jr (@Koladoskidculer) May 20, 2026 The injury was sustained during Barcelona’s La Liga victory over Celta Vigo last month – a setback that prematurely ended another extraordinary season for one of world football’s brightest young stars.Spain’s federation has reportedly been working closely with Barcelona throughout the recovery process, with medical staff regularly travelling to Catalonia to monitor Yamal’s condition and coordi..