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Barcelona Sidelines Yamal for Season, World Cup Future Unclear

4/24/2026

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Barcelona announced on April 23, 2026 that Lamine Yamal will miss the rest of the season due to a left hamstring injury.
The injury to his left biceps femoris occurred on April 22, 2026 in a 1-0 win over Celta Vigo after he scored a penalty.
Spain hopes Yamal will be fit for the June 15, 2026 World Cup match against Cape Verde in Atlanta, though his status is uncertain.

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Barcelona announced on April 23, 2026 that Lamine Yamal will miss the rest of the season due to a left hamstring injury.
The injury to his left biceps femoris occurred on April 22, 2026 in a 1-0 win over Celta Vigo after he scored a penalty.
Spain hopes Yamal will be fit for the June 15, 2026 World Cup match against Cape Verde in Atlanta, though his status is uncertain.