Lamine Yamal will miss the rest of the La Liga season due to a hamstring injury, forcing the Spanish national team's coaching staff to carefully consider his use at the 2026 World Cup.
Even if he recovers in time for the biggest soccer tournament on the planet in North America, Yamal is unlikely to be guaranteed a starting spot for the Spanish national team from the group stage onwards.
Coach Luis de la Fuente hinted that he would use Lamine Yamal at appropriate times at the 2026 World Cup: “We always consider all scenarios. There are players who can change the game in just 20 minutes. That is very valuable.”
The Spanish coaching staff likely wants Yamal to be in peak physical condition for the knockout rounds, rather than risking using him too early in the group stage and facing the possibility of a recurrence of his injury.
Team doctor Oscar Celada also emphasized caution: "Recovering from an injury is one thing, reaching peak performance is another. The risk of recurrence is always present if you rush."
Currently, the Spanish national team's medical staff are maintaining close contact with FC Barcelona to monitor Yamal's recovery process daily.
With their current squad depth, even with limited use of Lamine Yamal in the group stage, Spain is still considered one of the strong contenders for the 2026 World Cup title.
At the 2026 World Cup, Spain is drawn into Group H alongside Uruguay, Saudi Arabia, and Cape Verde. It's a relatively easy group and a great opportunity for the team to go far in the tournament in North America.
Spain's greatest strength lies in the quality of their evenly matched squad, with core players like Pedri, Rodri, and Lamine Yamal. When these key players are in top form, they are expected to win the 2026 World Cup after many years of waiting.
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