Will Lamine Yamal play tonight for Spain vs Belgium in FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-final?
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Lamine Yamal has scored a goal so far in the tournament.
Yamal, 18, recovered from a hamstring injury to play in the FIFA World Cup 2026. He hasn’t yet performed at his best in the competition.
Luis de la Fuente, however, has stated that the FC Barcelona attacker will be at his peak in the quarterfinal. The European champions aim for a semifinal matchup with France.
Yamal scored in Spain’s 4-0 victory against Saudi Arabia after making his first appearance since April as a substitute in the team’s first match against Cape Verde.
Since then, he has started every game. Even if he hasn’t scored again, De la Fuente emphasises how crucial it has been for him to give him room and opportunity.
Yamal was anticipated to be one of the stars of the World Cup in North America after guiding Spain to the European Championships in Germany two years prior.
He could still be. Spain are still in the running. Meanwhile, Lionel Messi, 39, a player nearing the conclusion of his career, has so far eclipsed him by miles.
Also read: Spain’s record in FIFA World Cup quarter-finals: Wins, losses and complete history
Will Lamine Yamal play tonight?
Yes, Lamine Yamal is set to represent Spain in their quarterfinal FIFA World Cup 2026 encounter against Belgium in Los Angeles tonight.
The incredibly talented Yamal, who came to the US still recuperating from a late-season injury, has only one goal and no assists in the tournament thus far. However, he has consistently posed a threat to opposition defenders by attacking mostly down Spain’s right side.
According to his coach, Yamal, who is still just eighteen, has learned “maturity” from the difficulties he has encountered thus far throughout this World Cup.
Spain have not yet given up a goal in this World Cup. They will face Belgium, who defeated the United States by scoring four goals in the round of 16.
Will Lamine Yamal play tonight?
Yes.
What time will the game start?
It will start on 11 July, 2026, at 12:30 am IST.
How many World Cup 2026 goals has Lamine Yamal scored?
He has scored only once in this tournament.
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After earning a bachelor's degree in mass media, Rajarshi began his career as a sports writer in 2019, driven by his passion for sports journalism. He has been working in the field for over six years. A devoted fan of Lionel Messi and Barcelona, Rajarshi has been involved in sports since childhood. Before turning his focus to journalism, he even represented his college at the state level. Along with covering football, he enjoys playing the game, watching movies, and experimenting with new recipes in his spare time, as cooking is one of his favorite hobbies.