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Yamal was the story before kick-off and is dominating conversation long after the final whistle too.** The 18-year-old returned to Atlanta hoping to start his first World Cup match
World Cup,” he said. “But… our view goes beyond the first match and also the second. So, if we have to wait a little longer, we’ll wait.” On Yamal
World Cup title, following back-to-back round-of-16 exits in recent editions.  Spain’s Lamine Yamal looks dejected after their goalless
match [Alex Caparros/Getty Images] ## What is Lamine Yamal’s injury? Rumours swirled into Thursday morning that Yamal’s participation at this summer’s World Cup for Spain [could be in doubt](/sports/2026/4/23/lamine-yamals-world-cup-status-unclear-after-barcelona-injury). The early exit
Yamal and Williams, who will arrive at the tournament nursing hamstring issues. “We’re very relaxed. Barring any setbacks, we’ll have everyone available from the very first match. We’re in close contact with
match between Spain and Cape Verde in Atlanta, Monday, June 15, 2026. **Mike Stewart/AP** Mike Stewart/AP ATLANTA — It took Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha all of his 40 years on Earth to make his World Cup
Yamal play his first World Cup. Aguilar is also optimistic that Mexico will make a deep run in the tournament on home soil. His prediction for the final is a repeat of the 2022 decider
Cup struggles, when they lost their opening game before going on to lift their maiden world title.  Lamine Yamal looks dejected after Spain
first World Cup match. But organisers may also have to contend with unusual June temperatures, with highs of about 29 degrees Celsius (85 degrees Fahrenheit) forecast for Belgium’s meeting with Egypt on Monday, threatening
first-leg draw. ## Who are the key players this weekend? Barcelona’s 22-year-old midfielder Fermin Lopez, who is expected to play for Spain at this year’s World Cup, is finishing the campaign
Yamal has been named in Spain's World Cup squad, which does not feature any Real Madrid players for the first time.** The 18-year-old missed the final month of the season after tearing
first since 2002. Mbappé and Yamal are expected to be some of the most exciting players to watch this summer. Mbappé is appearing at his third World Cup for France and has powered Les Bleus
first-ever World Cup match. [The DRC’s 1-1 draw](/sports/liveblog/2026/6/17/live-portugal-vs-dr-congo-world-cup-2026) with Portugal also ranks among the tournament’s biggest shocks while Iran’s 2-2 draw with New Zealand raised eyebrows after Iran
match against Germany at Chicago's Soldier Field on Saturday.](https://npr.brightspotcdn.com/dims3/default/strip/false/crop/5129x5129+1266+0/resize/100/quality/85/format/jpeg/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fnpr-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F12%2Fb2%2F4d03a5754c7c880c716548b2916b%2Fgettyimages-2280215242.jpg)](https://www.npr.org/2026/06/07/nx-s1-5848725/2026-world-cup-usmnt-preview) ### [Soccer Edition](https://www.npr.org/series/g-s1-98388/2026-world-cup-north-america) ### [4 takeaways from the U.S. men's final tune-up games before the World Cup](https://www.npr.org
Yamal, Arda Guler, Yan Diomande and more, football’s brightest talents will assemble in North America. As the 39-day tournament kicks off across the United States, Canada and Mexico, Al Jazeera outlines
match tickets and inflated commuter fares to venues. In Toronto, the first batch of tickets to the official fan festival sold out within four hours. The next 220,000 free general admission tickets will
Yamal will make his World Cup debut at the 2026 tournament [Florencia Tan Jun/Getty Images] ## Cape Verde to break new ground in North America Known for its crystal-clear waters and sandy white beaches, Cape
Yamal and Brazil’s Endrick, will look to make their mark in their first appearance at the global event. Here are all 48 World Cup squads for the FIFA World Cup 2026: ## Algeria World Cup
World Cup 2026 qualifier match between Scotland and Denmark.](https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/ace/standard/480/cpsprodpb/6cbf/live/93632120-28f2-11f1-934f-036468834728.jpg) [View more](/sport/ask-me-anything) ## [More European football](/sport/football/european) - [Struggling Real suffer title blow with Girona draw](/sport/football/live/cgrlqgzr0elt) Real Madrid suffer La Liga title blow
first World Cup goal this summer and could find himself in a battle for the Golden Boot with Mbappe if France can make it to the latter stages of the tournament. Dembele missed almost