Lamine Yamal suffered a serious injury, potentially missing the 2026 World Cup.

Barcelona's young talent, Lamine Yamal, faces the risk of not recovering in time for the FIFA World Cup 2026 after sustaining a muscle injury during the match against Celta Vigo.

Yamal faces the risk of missing the 2026 World Cup.

The 18-year-old player scored from a penalty kick, helping Barcelona win 1-0 and extending their lead to 9 points in the La Liga standings. However, immediately after scoring, he had to leave the field with signs of pain in his left thigh.

According to Mundo Deportivo, initial tests revealed that Yamal suffered a hamstring muscle tear – an injury that could force him to miss the remainder of the season. This means the young star of Barcelona is at risk of not being able to participate in the early stages of the 2026 World Cup with the Spanish national team.

Coach Hansi Flick also expressed concern earlier: "He felt something was wrong and wouldn't have left the field without reason. We have to wait for further results, hoping it's not too serious."

More detailed tests will be conducted today to determine the exact extent of the injury. In the worst-case scenario, Yamal would not only miss Barcelona's crucial final stages but also have to race against time to recover for the world's biggest football event.

Notably, Yamal's injury situation is considered quite similar to Kevin De Bruyne's earlier this season, when the midfielder also encountered issues after taking a penalty kick while playing for Napoli.

According to the schedule, Spain will begin their 2026 World Cup campaign on June 15 against Cape Verde. With limited time available, Yamal's chances of participating are becoming a major question, given that he is currently regarded as one of the most important players for La Roja.