Lamine Yamal injury update – Will Barcelona and Spain’s star players be able to play in FIFA World Cup 2026?

Lamine Yamal scored the winner for Barcelona against Celta Vigo, but had to leave the field early with what appeared to be a hamstring injury.

Yamal converted from the spot in the 40th minute, but limped off the pitch before half-time with support from the medical team.

The 18-year-old has 24 goals and 18 assists for Barcelona this season, keeping the side in pole position to win the La Liga title. However, Yamal’s hamstring injury could see him miss the rest of the domestic season, also putting his World Cup ambitions in jeopardy.

According to Spanish media outlet Mundo Deportivo, initial examinations indicate that Yamal has a hamstring tear, which could keep him out of action for at least five weeks.

Further tests will be carried out on Thursday to determine the full extent of the injury.

Spain will be sweating over Yamal’s injury as the forward was a crucial presence in La Furia Roja’s victorious European Championship in 2024, with a goal and seven assists in that tournament.

Published on April 23, 2026