Overview
- Spain coach Luis de la Fuente said Yamal could be ready to feature in the opening match on June 15 but stopped short of guaranteeing any playing time.
- Yamal will not play the warm‑up against Iraq and is being rested for other friendlies as part of a wider decision that also leaves out players who played in the recent Champions League final.
- Barcelona and Spain medical staff are following a conservative, non‑surgical recovery plan that emphasises staged on‑field work and controlled minutes rather than an immediate return.
- Any involvement in the opener would be conditional and limited, with de la Fuente saying the options range from a short substitute appearance to using the match for practice to build fitness for later games.
- The decisions reflect the high risk of hamstring re‑injury and carry both personal stakes for the 18‑year‑old and tactical consequences for Spain’s attack and minute allocation among forwards.