Overview
- Multiple reports say Lamine Yamal is expected to miss Spain's June 15 opener against Cape Verde and is doubtful for the June 21 match against Saudi Arabia.
- Barcelona confirmed midfielder Fermín López suffered a midfoot fracture and will undergo surgery, ruling him out of the entire World Cup.
- The Spanish federation is in frequent contact with Barcelona, with national-team medical staff traveling to assess Yamal's recovery in person.
- Barcelona has Yamal on a conservative rehab plan that aims for a possible return later in the group stage, though his availability is not guaranteed.
- Coach Luis de la Fuente must name a 26-man squad soon, and pre-tournament friendlies against Iraq and Peru are expected to come too early for Yamal.