Lamine Yamal is playing at the 2026 World Cup. The Barcelona winger is in Spain’s 26-man squad, has scored his first World Cup goal, and helped Spain win Group H.
Spain now face Austria in the Round of 32 today, Thursday 2 July, in Los Angeles. Yamal, who turns 19 on 13 July 2026, is currently 18 and has started every Spain match bar the opener.
Is Lamine Yamal in Spain’s World Cup squad?
Yes — Lamine Yamal was named in Spain’s final 26-man squad for the 2026 World Cup by head coach Luis de la Fuente. The squad was confirmed on 25 May 2026.
The FIFA squad announcement listed Yamal among the attackers alongside Nico Williams and Dani Olmo. It is his first World Cup.
He was a key part of the side that won Euro 2024, but the 2026 tournament is his first senior global finals. He turns 19 on 13 July 2026, a birthday that would fall during the quarter-finals if Spain go deep enough.
One quirk of the squad: it contains no Real Madrid players for the first time in Spain’s World Cup history. Eight of the 26 come from Yamal’s Barcelona.
How has Yamal’s fitness build-up gone?
Yamal is fully match-fit, having been eased back from a hamstring and groin injury across the group stage. He played a cameo against Cape Verde, a half against Saudi Arabia, and 76 minutes against Uruguay.
| Group match | Result | Yamal’s involvement |
|---|---|---|
| Spain 0-0 Cape Verde | Draw | On as a substitute, around the 70th minute |
| Spain 4-0 Saudi Arabia | Win | Started, scored in the 10th minute, off at half-time |
| Spain 1-0 Uruguay | Win | Started, subbed off in the 76th minute |
Álex Baena scored the only goal of the Uruguay match in the 42nd minute, following a goalkeeping error, per ESPN. Yamal has one goal and no assists so far this tournament.
How did Spain finish the group stage?
Spain topped Group H with two wins and a draw, sealing top spot before the Uruguay match kicked off. Cape Verde also advanced, becoming the first World Cup debutant to reach the knockouts since Slovakia in 2010.
- 1st — Spain: 7 points, advanced.
- 2nd — Cape Verde: 3 draws, advanced as one of the best third-placed teams’ rivals in the group runner-up spot.
- 3rd — Uruguay: eliminated.
- 4th — Saudi Arabia: eliminated, bottom of the group for a second straight World Cup.
For every Spain fixture with kick-offs converted to your local time, see our full Spain at the 2026 World Cup schedule guide.
When and where does Spain play next?
Spain face Austria in the Round of 32 today, Thursday 2 July, at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles. Kick-off is scheduled for around midday Pacific time.
Check the official FIFA fixtures page for the confirmed result once the match finishes, since it is kicking off later today.
Travelling to see Spain play
Spain’s knockout tie is in Los Angeles, a major gateway for travellers from the Gulf and South Asia. If Spain advance, later rounds move to other host cities across the US, Canada and Mexico.
Emirates flies nonstop from Dubai to Los Angeles, and Qatar Airways connects via Doha. Etihad also feeds the route from Abu Dhabi.
Book early and compare options, since knockout weekends fill fast. Browse hotels in Los Angeles, and compare hotels in Atlanta and hotels in Guadalajara if you attended any group-stage matches there.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lamine Yamal playing at the 2026 World Cup?
Yes. He has played in all three of Spain’s group games, scoring against Saudi Arabia, and helped Spain top Group H. It is his first World Cup.
How old is Lamine Yamal at the 2026 World Cup?
He is 18. Born on 13 July 2007, he turns 19 on 13 July 2026, which would fall during the quarter-final stage if Spain advance that far.
How did Spain do in the group stage?
Spain topped Group H with two wins and a draw. They drew 0-0 with Cape Verde, beat Saudi Arabia 4-0, then beat Uruguay 1-0 to finish top on seven points.
When is Spain’s next match?
Spain play Austria in the Round of 32 today, Thursday 2 July, in Los Angeles. Check the FIFA fixtures page for the final score once the match concludes.
Has Lamine Yamal played a full 90 minutes yet?
Not yet, but he is close. He played 76 minutes against Uruguay after a half against Saudi Arabia, and Spain continue to manage his return from injury carefully.
Sources
- FIFA — Spain squad announcement for the 2026 World Cup
- FIFA — Uruguay 0-1 Spain, match centre
- ESPN — Uruguay 0-1 Spain: Baena settles it after Muslera error
- Bolavip — 2026 World Cup Group H final standings
- 2026 FIFA World Cup Group H — fixtures, venues and results
- ESPN — Spain 4-0 Saudi Arabia: Yamal and Oyarzabal star
- Al Jazeera — Yamal gets off the mark as Spain thrash Saudi Arabia 4-0
- FIFA — Spain vs Austria, Round of 32 match centre
- ESPN — Spain vs Austria: Round of 32 preview
- FOX Sports — Lamine Yamal injury update: how it affected his World Cup build-up
- ESPN — Spain World Cup 2026 squad confirmed: no Real Madrid players
- Wego — Spain at the 2026 World Cup: full schedule and kick-off times
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