Barcelona and Spain striker Lamin Yamal will miss the opening match of the 2026 World Cup, reports The Athletic. It is worth recalling that the 18-year-old winger was injured in the game against Celta back on April 22. This injury will prevent Yamal from participating in the first match of the national team against Cape Verde. The next match against Saudi Arabia remains in doubt. The publication claims that the RFEF is in close contact with the player, club and medical staff to monitor his recovery process. This season, Lamin Yamal played 45 matches, scoring 24 goals and making 18 assists.. Earlier it was also reported that Hansi Flick officially extended his contract with Barcelona. Real says goodbye to its captain News on Telegram and WhatsApp. Subscribe to our channels https://t. me/korrespondentnet and WhatsApp Author: 1.