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Lamine Yamal back in Spain training as careful 2026 World Cup comeback plan emerges

Spain enters the tournament among the favorites to lift the trophy, but much of the spotlight has centered on the teenage sensation after weeks of uncertainty surrounding his recovery from injury.
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World Cup

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Barcelona reportedly sets conditions for Lamine Yamal’s participation with Spain at the 2026 World Cup

Currently recovering from his injury, FC Barcelona have reportedly set some conditions to Spain national team for Lamine Yamal's participation in the 2026 World Cup.
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Why isn’t Lamine Yamal playing for Spain in its final pre-World Cup friendly against Peru?

Spain is facing Peru as its last rival prior to the 2026 World Cup, but Lamine Yamal won't be featuring in the game.
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/ 4 days ago

‘I wouldn’t have appreciated what it means to win a Ballon d’Or,’ says Lamine Yamal on losing to Ousmane Dembele

Despite being one of the best players of the season, Lamine Yamal lost the Ballon d’Or award to Ousmane Dembélé, surprising everyone. After this, the 18-year-old star made a curious reflection on not having won it, seeing it as a boost for his career.
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/ 4 days ago

‘There are those that are touched by God’s wand,’ says Luis de la Fuente weighs in on Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal comparison

Due to his surprising breakthrough in soccer, Lamine Yamal is being constantly compared to Lionel Messi, as two geniuses of the sport. In response, Spain’s Luis de la Fuente has given his opinion on the comparison between both players, placing them in the same category.
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World Cup

/ 5 days ago

Mbappe, Haaland and Lamine Yamal top World Cup player value ranking at $231m: Messi, Ronaldo far behind

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo rank well down the list of the most valuable players at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with Kylian Mbappe, Erling Haaland and Lamine Yamal sitting at the top.
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Lamine Yamal wins La Liga Player of the Year award: How many times did Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo claim it?

La Liga named Lamine Yamal its Player of the Year, an honor previously won by both Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.
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World Cup

/ 6 days ago

Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, Lamine Yamal, and Vinicius face brutal conditions as more than 30% of 2026 World Cup matches at risk of dangerous heat levels

A new analysis suggests that weather conditions across several host cities in North America could become one of the tournament's biggest talking points.
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/ 6 days ago

Lamine Yamal post by Atletico Madrid sparks response from Barcelona acting president Rafael Yuste

Barcelona acting president Rafael Yuste responded to Atletico Madrid's post about Lamine Yamal.
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World Cup

/ 7 days ago

Lamine Yamal reaches another historic milestone after beating Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappe to top spot in stunning valuation update ahead of 2026 World Cup

The Spain star has once again surged ahead of some of soccer’s biggest names, including Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappe, reinforcing his status as one of the sport’s most influential young talents ahead of the tournament.
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World Cup

/ 8 days ago

Lamine Yamal won’t feature in Spain friendlies and might miss 2026 World Cup opener as well

Spain manager Luis de la Fuente has confirmed that Lamine Yamal will miss the team's pre-tournament friendlies. While remaining optimistic about the forward's recovery, the coaching staff has stopped short of guaranteeing his availability for the 2026 World Cup opener.
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/ 8 days ago

Lamine Yamal says brother’s favorites include Neymar and Cristiano Ronaldo, but omits Messi

Lamine Yamal said who are his brother's favorite players in a list plagued of Barcelona player like Neymar but also Cristiano Ronaldo, but not Lionel Messi.
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/ 9 days ago

Lamine Yamal picks his best and worst match: One for Barcelona and one for Spain

Lamine Yamal chose his best match so far but also which was his worst one, all from his Spain and Barcelona's career.
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World Cup

/ 9 days ago

Lamine Yamal to wear No. 19 for World Cup debut just like Lionel Messi: Who gets Spain’s No. 10?

Mirroring Lionel Messi, Lamine Yamal has been assigned with the number 19 for his first World Cup, leaving Spain's number 10 to another star teammate.
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World Cup

/ 10 days ago

‘I was afraid I could miss the World Cup’: Lamine Yamal addresses injury scare before Spain call-up

Lamine Yamal opened up over the injury scare he had with Barcelona, claiming "I was afraid I could miss the World Cup" with Spain.