Lamine Yamal, the standout winger for FC Barcelona and rising star of Spain, has his sights set on the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup taking place in the United States, with matches against Mexico and Canada weighing heavily on his mind as he strives to regain full fitness ahead of the tournament.
The Barcelona winger has been sidelined for the final month of the season due to a hamstring injury in his left leg, and he is currently focused on his recovery to prepare for the prestigious international competition.
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Progress in Recovery
According to SPORT, Lamine has made another significant stride in his rehabilitation process.
Lamine has been recovering from his injury for over a month. (Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images)
After concentrating for several weeks on gym-based rehabilitation, Lamine has advanced further in his training regimen.
Recently, he shared a video on social media showcasing his return to the pitch, demonstrating ball work at Barcelona’s Ciutat Esportiva Joan Gamper training facility.
The 18-year-old talent is reportedly feeling optimistic about his physical condition, and Barcelona’s medical team has expressed satisfaction with his rehabilitation progress.
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While he missed the closing moments of the La Liga season, he is anticipated to be ready for participation in his first World Cup, barring any unforeseen setbacks.
Spain’s Plans for Lamine
Lamine will be among eight Barcelona players heading to Madrid this weekend to kick off their World Cup preparations.
After announcing the squad, La Roja manager De la Fuente stated that he hopes Lamine will be physically ready in time for their opening match against Cape Verde on June 15.
If that is not feasible, the coach indicated that he anticipates Lamine will be fit for the subsequent match against Saudi Arabia on June 21.