Lamine Yamal Says It's 'Still Too Soon' For Him To Start For Spain At The World Cup

Lamine Yamal isn’t fully fit with a left hamstring issue and is unlikely to start against Saudi Arabia, coming on as a 71st-minute sub in the 0-0 opener vs Cape Verde.
Spain won’t rush him — he can play limited minutes if needed, and teammate Nico Williams is reportedly further along in recovery.
The 18‑year‑old is already a huge star (Euro 2024 winner, key in Barcelona’s title), even sporting a giant ad over Atlanta’s Mercedes‑Benz Stadium.