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Lamine Yamal

Lamine Yamal — Barcelona forward named in Spain's 2026 World Cup squad, appeared in charity livestream supporting Polish cancer charity.

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  1. June 2026
  2. The Ghanaian Times

    Spain turned to Lamine Yamal off the bench in a bid to break the deadlock, but even the Barcelona star couldn’t impact the game.

    Spain held to shock draw by Cape Verde
  3. Joy Online

    On 71 minutes, De la Fuente called for Lamine Yamal off the bench – and the teenage sensation’s presence immediately changed the complexion of the game.

    Heroic Cabo Verde clinch draw with Spain
  4. Joy Online

    The introduction of Lamine Yamal as a second-half substitute injected life into his side and the Spain fans inside the stadium, but the Barcelona teenager – making his first appearance for almost eight weeks following his recovery from a hamstring injury – could not produce a dec

    2026 World Cup: Cape Verde hold Spain to goalless draw in opener
  5. The Ghanaian Times

    Teenage Barcelona star Lamine Yamal and fellow winger Nico Williams will be available for Spain’s World Cup opener against debutants Cape Verde on June 15, coach Luis de la Fuente said on Sunday.

    Yamal available for Spain’s World Cup opener
  6. The Ghanaian Times

    Barcelona and Spain have received a major boost ahead of the World Cup after national team manager Luis de la Fuente suggested that Lamine Yamal could be fit in time for the opening match of the tournament.

    Yamal will be ready for the first match’ – de la Fuente
  7. May 2026
  8. Joy Online

    Spain coach Luis de la Fuente named a 26-man World Cup squad which features Lamine Yamal but is without any Real Madrid players on Monday, with defender Dean Huijsen joining Dani Carvajal in missing out.

    2026 World Cup: Lamine Yamal leads Spain squad for tournament
  9. Joy Online

    Players such as Erling Haaland and Lamine Yamal will make their World Cup bows this summer – as will every player in the Scotland squad.

    World Cup debutants to wear collectable patches on shirts
  10. April 2026
  11. Joy Online

    Spanish footballing sensation Lamine Yamal appeared in Szczęsny’s video to support the appeal, which was in aid of the Polish charity Cancer Fighters Foundation (CFF).

    Lamine Yamal and Chris Martin help Polish influencer raise more than £50m for cancer patients
  12. Joy Online

    For Barca’s Lamine Yamal, it’s one every 102 minutes, while Real’s Vinicius Junior manages one every 143.

    Why Rashford must be patient over Barcelona future
  13. Joy Online

    Barcelona were without star player Lamine Yamal after the teenager’s season was ended by a hamstring injury in Wednesday’s 1-0 win over Celta Vigo but Rashford still had to settle for a spot on the bench before he emerged on the hour mark to replace Ronny Bardghji.

    Rashford scores as Barca close in on La Liga title
Sport

Spain held to 0-0 draw by Cape Verde at World Cup

The News

Spain, one of the pre-tournament favorites to win the World Cup, drew 0-0 with 67th-ranked Cape Verde on Monday in the first major shock of the group stage. Goalkeeper Vozinha made several saves to deny Spain's attack, while Cape Verde also had a late chance to win through Diney Borges' header.

17 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Yesterday

  1. Spain held to 0-0 draw by Cape Verde at World Cup

    Spain, one of the pre-tournament favorites to win the World Cup, drew 0-0 with 67th-ranked Cape Verde on Monday in the first major shock of the group stage. Goalkeeper Vozinha made several saves to deny Spain's attack, while Cape Verde also had a late chance to win through Diney Borges' header.

    17 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Monday 15 June

  1. Cabo Verde holds Spain to goalless draw in World Cup debut

    FIFA World Cup debutants Cabo Verde, a nation of just over 500,000 people, secured a 0-0 draw against Spain. Cabo Verde were tightly organised throughout, with goalkeeper Vozinha making several key saves to frustrate Spain's attacks despite the European side's dominance in possession.

    15 June 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Cape Verde hold Spain goalless in 2026 World Cup opener

    Debutant Cape Verde, ranked 67th and the third-smallest country by population to qualify for a World Cup, produced a shock result by drawing 0–0 with second-ranked reigning European champions Spain in their Group H opening match in Atlanta.

    15 June 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 9 June

  1. Yamal, Williams fit for Spain World Cup opener against Cape Verde

    Barcelona's Lamine Yamal and Athletic Bilbao's Nico Williams, both recovering from hamstring injuries, will be available for Spain's World Cup opener against Cape Verde on June 15, coach Luis de la Fuente confirmed. Osasuna winger Victor Munoz is also expected to be fit for the opening match.

    9 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Tuesday 2 June

  1. Spain manager optimistic Lamine Yamal fit for World Cup opener

    Luis de la Fuente said Barcelona forward Lamine Yamal is progressing well in recovery and could be ready for Spain's opening World Cup match, though the medical staff will continue monitoring his progress closely.

    2 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Monday 25 May

  1. Spain names 26-player World Cup squad led by Lamine Yamal

    Spain coach Luis de la Fuente named a 26-man World Cup squad featuring Lamine Yamal but with no Real Madrid players, ahead of the tournament beginning in June. Spain, Euro 2024 champions who reached the round of 16 in 2022, open their campaign against Cape Verde on June 15.

    25 May 2026 · Joy Online

Sunday 10 May

  1. World Cup debutants to wear collectable debut patches

    FIFA will introduce debut patches on players' shirts at the 2026 World Cup, which will be removed after a player's first appearance and turned into collectable Topps trading cards as part of a new licensing deal with Fanatics replacing Panini from 2031.

    10 May 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 27 April

  1. Polish influencer's livestream raises £50m for cancer charity

    YouTube star Piotr Hancke (Latwogang) raised more than 250 million zlotys (£50m) for the Polish Cancer Fighters Foundation through a nine-day non-stop livestream from Warsaw, supported by celebrities including Coldplay's Chris Martin, Lamine Yamal, Robert Lewandowski, and Wojciech Szczęsny.

    27 April 2026 · Joy Online

Sunday 26 April

  1. Rashford advised patience amid Barcelona speculation

    Marcus Rashford, on loan at Barcelona from Manchester United, has scored 12 goals this season and made a significant impact despite recent transfer speculation. The article argues Rashford should be patient regarding his future at the club.

    26 April 2026 · Joy Online

Saturday 25 April

  1. Rashford scores as Barcelona extends La Liga lead

    Marcus Rashford scored as Barcelona defeated Getafe, extending their advantage over Real Madrid to 11 points with five games remaining in their pursuit of a second-successive La Liga title. The on-loan Manchester United forward struck in the second half, capitalizing on their rivals' draw the previous night.

    25 April 2026 · Joy Online

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