Spain, Qualifiers and 2026 World Cup
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Barcelona has revealed that Yamal is injured, which is why he was withdrawn from the Spanish team for the November international break. Yamal is dealing with pubalgia, which is considered similar to a sports hernia. This injury has also been dealt with by Chelsea 's Cole Palmer and Athletic Club's Nico Williams.
The RFEF claimed Spain's medical team had not been given prior notice that the Barcelona forward would be undergoing the procedure.
Luis de la Fuente’s Spain will face Georgia knowing that a victory all but guarantees a place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Over the last few months, tensions have risen between Barcelona and the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF), with these brought about by the 18-year-old’s injury woes. A numbet of prominent
Those tensions first surfaced back in September, when Barca manager Hansi Flick accused Spain of “not protecting” the 18-year-old forward, who played through two World Cup qualifiers that month despite discomfort from a groin problem, taking painkillers to do so.
Former Barcelona midfielder Ivan Rakitic has warned emerging superstar Lamine Yamal about the inevitable "downsides" of football stardom, such as injuries and pressure. While praising the teenage winger as a "truly special player,
Spain head coach Luis de la Fuente revealed that Lamine Yamal was "very sad" to withdraw from the Spanish national team after an invasive radiofrequency therapy this week ruled him out for over a week.
Real Madrid defender Dean Huijsen has defended Lamine Yamal's departure from the Spain camp ahead of key World Cup qualifiers against Georgia and Turkey.
Barcelona sensation Lamine Yamal has declared his ambition to win "everything," including the World Cup, Champions League, and Ballon d'Or, after receiving the Di Stéfano Award for the best player of the 2024/25 season by MARCA.
Lamine Yamal recently declared he wants to win it all and refuses to settle for just a piece of the glory. He's determined to do whatever it takes to make it happen-but a video he