Lamin Yamal was effective in his World Cup debut against Spain, helping the team reach the round of 16. He appeared in all three group stage matches but did not play the full 90 minutes as he recovers from a hamstring injury.
Spain face Austria on Thursday at Los Angeles Stadium, but will Yamal be available?
Here’s everything you need to know about Yamal’s status ahead of the match.
Is Lamin Yamal playing today?
Although Spain head coach Luis De La Fuente has not named the starting lineup, it is highly likely that Yamal will be included in the starting lineup.
Despite the fact that Yamal entered the tournament with a lingering hamstring injury, he played in all of Spain’s group stage matches. Even with poor health, Yamal was effective. He scored a goal for Saudi Arabia and played 75 minutes in Spain’s 1-0 win over Uruguay, clinching a place in the group in 32nd place.
How old is Lamin Yamal?
Yamal is currently 18 years old, but will turn 19 on July 13, before the end of the tournament, and is the youngest Spanish player to start and score at a World Cup. Yamal played 28 matches and scored seven goals for the Spanish national team.
Did Lamin Yamal score at the World Championship?
Yes, Yamal scored his first career goal at the World Cup against Saudi Arabia on June 15 in the 10th minute. He has +7000 odds of winning the Golden Boot, which is awarded to the tournament’s top scorer.
How to watch Spain vs Austria match
- When: Thursday, July 2, 2026, 3:00 pm ET.
- Where: Los Angeles Stadium
- TV: FOX
- Broadcast: Watch 3 days free on FOX One, Fox Sports