Lamine Yamal Injury: Spain have been dealt an injury scare ahead of the FIFA World Cup final against Argentina. Lamine Yamal did not practice with the main group on Friday and was seen with heavy strapping on his left thigh. Both Yamal and Pedro Porro trained lightly away from the group.
Yamal suffered a blow after being brought down in the penalty box during the semi-final against France. He played the entire game but his pain intensified afterward. He was treated by Spain’s medical staff. Reports indicate it is unlikely the injury will prevent him from playing in the final.
FIFA has launched an investigation into a controversial banner displayed by Argentina players after their semi-final win against England. The banner read “Las Malvinas son Argentinas” (The Falklands are Argentine). The Falkland Islands Government described it as insensitive. The UK Government reiterated that the Falkland Islands are British. This is the second time Argentina players have raised the issue during the tournament.
Lamine Yamal Injury Update Ahead of Spain vs Argentina World Cup Final
Lamine Yamal and Pedro Porro trained separately from the main Spain squad on Thursday as a precaution. But both are expected to be fit for the World Cup final against Argentina on Sunday.
Yamal struggled with a hamstring injury coming into the tournament and was seen limping after drawing a penalty in the semi-final against France. However, he was able to finish the game. Porro was substituted in the 83rd minute but Spain manager Luis de la Fuente said it appeared to be just an overload.
De la Fuente said he was not aware of any injury to Yamal and would evaluate both players the next day. Spanish media reported both players were kept out of full training as a precaution. Yamal had bandaging on his left hamstring. Spain’s training on Friday was closed to reporters, with an update expected on Saturday.
One Game from Greatness: What to Know About Lamine Yamal Ahead of the World Cup Final
Lamine Yamal was born in Esplugues de Llobregat, Barcelona. His father is Moroccan and his mother is Equatoguinean. His full name is Lamine Yamal Nasraoui Ebana. He is a practising Muslim and often celebrates goals by performing sajdah.
He came through Barcelona’s La Masia academy and broke into the first team in 2023-24. He won the La Liga, the Copa del Rey and the Supercopa de España with Barcelona. He had his breakout tournament at Euro 2024, where he won the Young Player of the Tournament award with four assists and one goal.
He has drawn comparisons to Lionel Messi and Neymar. He has shown support for Palestine by waving a Palestinian flag during Barcelona’s trophy parade.
He is set to become the third-youngest player to feature in a World Cup final, behind Pelé and Giuseppe Bergomi. Winning the final would complete a rare World Cup-Euros double at the age of 19. He has started 12 games at the World Cup and Euros combined and won all of them, the best 100 percent win rate of any European player.
His achievements include La Liga titles (2022-23, 2024-25, 2025-26), the Copa del Rey (2024-25), two Supercopa de España titles, Euro 2024, and finishing runner-up in the Ballon d’Or in 2025.
Viral 2021 Tweet Predicting Argentina vs Spain World Cup Final Resurfaces
A viral tweet from July 2021 predicted that Argentina would beat Spain 3-2 in the 2026 World Cup final. The tweet, posted by user @actuallyimthe, resurfaced after both teams confirmed their places in the final. The user returned after Argentina’s semi-final win and posted only a watch emoji.
The account also shared a screenshot of another prediction from July 2019 that said “39-year-old Messi to lift his second consecutive Cup in 2026.” Messi turns 39 on June 24 and is currently 39.
Some users suggested the account posts hundreds of predictions and deletes the others to appear miraculous. Others have treated it as a genuine prediction.
Argentina reached the final after a 2-1 win over England, with Messi assisting both goals. Spain reached the final with a 2-0 win over France. The final will also feature Messi facing 19-year-old Lamine Yamal, with a famous photo of Messi cradling a six-month-old Yamal circulating widely. Argentina are priced as underdogs at +125, with Spain favoured at -175.
FAQs
Q. Is Lamine Yamal injured before the World Cup final?
A. Yes. Lamine has a left thigh injury, but he is still expected to play.
Q. Why did Lamine Yamal train separately?
A. Spain kept him out of full training as a precaution after the semi-final.
Q. Will Lamine Yamal play against Argentina?
A. Reports say Lamine is expected to be fit for the World Cup final.
Q. Why is FIFA investigating Argentina?
A. FIFA is investigating a banner shown by Argentina players after the semi-final.
Q. What could Lamine Yamal achieve in the World Cup final?
A. Lamine could win the World Cup and complete a Euros and World Cup double at 19.
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