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Lamine Yamal says he's not fully fit and is unlikely to start in Spain's second World Cup game
The Barcelona star said he is still recovering from a left hamstring injury and can play only limited minutes, coach Luis de la Fuente said.
- Barcelona forward Lamine Yamal is unlikely to start against Saudi Arabia on Sunday, June 21, at the World Cup in Atlanta, as he remains under 100% fitness while managing a left hamstring injury.
- Yamal arrived at the tournament nursing a hamstring problem, which limited him to a 20-minute substitute appearance during Spain's 0-0 draw against Cape Verde on Monday.
- Telling Spanish network RTVE, Yamal said "It's unnecessary " while confirming he can play limited minutes as the coach requires during his adaptation process.
- The RFEF confirmed Victor Munoz, now of Liverpool, suffered a muscle injury during recovery, with his availability depending on rehabilitation progress in coming days.
- After facing Saudi Arabia in Atlanta, Spain travels to Guadalajara to play Uruguay, aiming to secure a win following the scoreless opener against Cape Verde.
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FIFA World Cup 2026: Lamine Yamal says he’s not fully fit and is unlikely to start in Spain’s second game
After facing Saudi Arabia on Sunday in Atlanta, Spain goes to Guadalajara to play Uruguay in the highlight match of Group H. The match may be decisive and having Yamal fully fit could be crucial for Spain.
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Independent EspañolLamine Yamal does not feel 100% physically and is unlikely to be a starter with Spain for Sunday's clash with Saudi Arabia at the World Cup.
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Lamine Yamal says he’s not fully fit and is unlikely to start in Spain’s second World Cup game
Lamine Yamal is not feeling 100% fit and is not likely to start for Spain in the match against Saudi Arabia on Sunday at the World Cup.
·Toronto, Canada
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Lamine Yamal says he's not fully fit and is unlikely to start in Spain's second World Cup game
Lamine Yamal is not feeling 100% fit and is not likely to start for Spain in the match against Saudi Arabia on Sunday at the World Cup. Yamal came into the tournament nursing a left hamstring injury and was only…
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