Spain’s teenage sensation Lamine Yamal is highly unlikely to find a place in the starting XI for La Roja’s crucial World Cup Group H encounter against Saudi Arabia this Sunday. The 18-year-old Barcelona superstar, who entered the marquee tournament nursing a nagging left hamstring injury, looks set to be preserved as Spain prioritizes his long-term fitness over immediate risk.

Spain coach Luis de la Fuente plans to give Lamine Yamal around 45 minutes against Saudi Arabia as the teenager recovers from a hamstring injury at the 2026

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, June 19 : Spain winger Lamine Yamal said on Friday he is not yet ready to play a full match at the World Cup as he continues his carefully managed return…