Lamine Yamal sustained an injury towards the end of the 2025/26 season, but his recovery is progressing well. The Spanish national football team has announced their strategy regarding his return to play.
Details: As reported by Mundo Deportivo, the medical team for the Spain national football team aims for Yamal to make his comeback during the match against the Uruguay national football team. This match is set to be Spain’s third in the group stage, and the coaching staff intends to avoid unnecessary risks by not including Yamal in the initial games.
Spain will kick off their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign against the Cape Verde national football team, followed by a match against Saudi Arabia. The crucial encounter with Uruguay will occur only in the third round.
Additionally, another Spanish forward is currently under suspicion of suffering a fracture of the fifth metatarsal in his right foot. He will undergo further medical examinations, and if confirmed, this injury could pose another significant challenge for Spain’s preparations ahead of the tournament.