Spain head coach Luis de la Fuente has eased concerns over Lamine Yamal's fitness after the Barcelona teenager was spotted limping following Spain's 2-0 victory over France in the 2026 FIFA World Cup semi-final. Speaking to reporters after the match, De la Fuente confirmed he had consulted with the medical team and received reassuring news about the winger.
“Lamine has nothing that I know of. I have spoken to the doctors now,” the coach said, as reported by Barca Blaugranes.
Yamal’s Key Role in Semi-Final Victory
Yamal played a pivotal role in Spain's win, drawing a foul from Lucas Digne to earn a penalty, which Mikel Oyarzabal converted for the opening goal. He also scored what appeared to be a third goal for Spain, but the effort was ruled out for a marginal offside call confirmed by the tournament's semi-automatic offside technology.
Concerns Over Limping
As seen in a video shared by Diario AS, the 18-year-old was seen limping while making his way towards his family after the match. However, De la Fuente's update suggests the issue was not serious.
Spain Awaits Final Opponent
La Roja now has one match standing between them and becoming world champions for the second time, following their 2010 triumph in South Africa. They will discover their opponent after the England vs Argentina match.
Yamal’s Preferred Final Opponent
Earlier, Legit.ng reported that Yamal named his preferred opponent for the 2026 FIFA World Cup final after beating France. The Barcelona star wants to face his idol Lionel Messi’s Argentina in what would be a reprise of the Finalissima, which was cancelled in March 2026.
