Lamine Yamal to Miss Spain's Final World Cup Warm-Up Match Against Peru
Lamine Yamal not traveling for Spain’s final FIFA World Cup tune-up

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Lamine Yamal will not join Spain for their final FIFA World Cup warm-up match against Peru due to a hamstring injury. The 18-year-old is recovering at Spain's base camp in Chattanooga and may be ready for limited play in the World Cup starting June 15.
- 01Lamine Yamal is sidelined due to a partial hamstring tear sustained on April 22 while playing for FC Barcelona.
- 02Spain's coach Luis de la Fuente indicated Yamal could be available for the World Cup, but his participation will be limited.
- 03Barcelona has set conditions for Yamal's return, allowing no more than 15 minutes against Cape Verde and a maximum of 60 minutes in the second match against Saudi Arabia.
- 04Yamal has six goals in 25 appearances for the Spanish national team and was instrumental in Spain's Euro 2024 victory.
- 05He finished second in the 2025 Ballon d'Or voting, highlighting his rising status in international football.
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Lamine Yamal, the 18-year-old forward, will not participate in Spain's final warm-up match against Peru due to a hamstring injury. Yamal, who suffered a partial tear on April 22 while playing for FC Barcelona, is currently rehabilitating at Spain's training base in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Coach Luis de la Fuente expressed optimism about Yamal's potential return during the FIFA World Cup, which begins on June 15 against Cape Verde in Atlanta. However, his involvement will be closely monitored, with restrictions set by Barcelona on his playing time—no more than 15 minutes in the first match and a maximum of 60 minutes in the second against Saudi Arabia. Despite his injury, Yamal's impressive record includes six goals in 25 appearances for the national team and a significant role in Spain's Euro 2024 title win. He was also a runner-up for the 2025 Ballon d'Or, underscoring his impact on the sport at such a young age.
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