Lamine Yamal will miss the rest of Barcelona's season with a hamstring injury but he is expected to return for Spain at the World Cup.

World Cup 2026 would be the first for Lamine Yamal but the Spain winger is now a major doubt

Lamine Yamal's sudden setback has created fresh concern around Barcelona and Spain, with the young star leaving supporters anxious after limping off during a key league win at a decisive point of the campaign. Lamine Yamal‘s sudden setback has created fresh concern around Barcelona and Spain, with the young star leaving supporters anxious after limping off during a key league win at a decisive point of the campaign. The teenager has become one of the most influential players in world soccer despite his age, making this development significant for both club and country. Barcelona now faces the final stretch of the domestic season without one of its brightest stars, while Spain waits for clarity ahead of the biggest tournament in the game. The alarm first sounded during Barca’s 1-0 victory over Celta Vigo in La Liga, when Yamal won and converted a penalty before immediately going down in discomfort. After scoring, he signaled toward the bench and walked straight down the tunnel, increasing fears that the issue could be serious. The timing was especially troubling because the Catalans are closing in on the league title and preparing for major fixtures, including El Clasico. Fans inside Camp Nou quickly shifted from celebration to concern as attention turned to the young winger’s condition. Lamine Yamal of FC Barcelona reacts to an injury after scoring. Barcelona confirms the diagnosis Medical tests later confirmed the problem, with the club issuing an official update on Thursday. “The tests carried out have confirmed that first-team player Lamine Yamal has a hamstring injury in his left leg (biceps femoris muscle).” The tests carried out have confirmed that first-team player Lamine Yamal has a hamstring injury in his left leg (biceps femoris muscle). The player will follow a conservative treatment plan. Lamine Yamal will miss the remainder of the season, and he is expected to be available… pic.twitter.com/8UU4Bg9bDh — FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) April 23, 2026 Barcelona also outlined the recovery plan and confirmed the immediate consequence of the injury. “The player will follow a conservative treatment plan. Lamine Yamal will miss the remainder of the season, and he is expected to be available for the World Cup.” What it means for the World Cup Despite earlier reports of the 18-year-old possibly missing the tournament opener, Yamal is expected to be fit for Spain’s World Cup campaign. That will come as a major relief to the national team, which views him as one of the central figures in its attacking plans. Spain begins the tournament on June 15 against Cape Verde, followed by further Group H matches against Saudi Arabia and Uruguay. Even with a likely return, match sharpness may become the biggest question after several weeks without competitive action. Yamal made his voice heard For Barcelona, the absence is substantial because Yamal has been one of the defining players of the season. He is now set to miss the final six league matches, including the showdown with Real Madrid on May 10.

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Barcelona have confirmed that Lamine Yamal will miss the rest of the season with injury, but is expected to be available for this summer's World Cup.

Barcelona were dealt a significant blow on Thursday afternoon, after it was confirmed that Lamine Yamal would be out for the remainder of the season following a hamstring injury. The one saving grace is that it appears Joao Cancelo has escaped without problems. The 18-year-old has a grade two hamstring tear, which will keep him […] The post Second Barcelona player escapes injury after Lamine Yamal blow appeared first on Football España.

Lamine Yamal will miss the rest of the domestic season due to a hamstring injury but is expected to be available for this summer's World Cup, according to a Barcelona statement.

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