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Spain's Lamine Yamal injured, but expected to be fit for World Cup: Barca

Published: 23 Apr 2026 - 03:25 pm | Last Updated: 23 Apr 2026 - 03:27 pm
Barcelona's Spanish forward #10 Lamine Yamal receives medical attention after sustaining an injury during the Spanish league football match between FC Barcelona and RC Celta de Vigo at Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona on April 22, 2026. (Photo by Josep Lago / AFP)

Barcelona's Spanish forward #10 Lamine Yamal receives medical attention after sustaining an injury during the Spanish league football match between FC Barcelona and RC Celta de Vigo at Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona on April 22, 2026. (Photo by Josep Lago / AFP)

AFP

Barcelona: Spain's Lamine Yamal has picked up a hamstring injury, but is expected to be fit for the upcoming World Cup, his club Barcelona announced Thursday.

"Tests have confirmed that first-team player Lamine Yamal has a hamstring injury in his left leg," Barca said.

"The player will undergo conservative treatment. Lamine Yamal will miss the rest of the season and is expected to be available for the World Cup," which runs from June 11-July 19 this year.