Lamine Yamal in Spain squad but no Real Madrid players
Lamine Yamal has been included in Spain's World Cup squad despite being injured. This marks the first time that no Real Madrid players are part of the national team. Spain's coach emphasized a focus on talent rather than club affiliations.
- ▪Lamine Yamal is the youngest player and goalscorer for Spain, making his debut at 16 years and 57 days.
- ▪Spain's World Cup squad does not include any Real Madrid players for the first time.
- ▪The World Cup will take place from June 11 to July 19, with Spain set to play Cape Verde, Saudi Arabia, and Uruguay in their group.
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Lamine Yamal in Spain squad but no Real playersImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Lamine Yamal became Spain's youngest player - and goalscorer - when he made his debut aged 16 years and 57 days in 2023ByElizabeth HudsonBBC Sport JournalistPublished25 May 2026, 13:03 BSTUpdated 3 minutes agoInjured forward Lamine Yamal has been named in Spain's World Cup squad, which does not feature any Real Madrid players for the first time.The 18-year-old missed the final month of the season after tearing his left hamstring while playing for Barcelona on 22 April.Real defenders Dean Huijsen and Dani Carvajal were left out."I don't look at one club or another. I don't have that local bias a fan might have.
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