Yamal's injury disrupts Spain's plans.

The Spanish international continues his race against time to regain his physical fitness after the muscle injury he sustained with his team during the match against Celta Vigo on April 22, during which he scored a goal from a penalty before leaving the field affected by the injury.

Spanish media reports have revealed that the 18-year-old player has not yet fully regained his fitness, as he is suffering from a muscle tear that has forced the medical teams of the Spanish national team and Barcelona to handle his return cautiously, in order to avoid any setback that could keep him out for a longer period.

According to what was reported by the newspaper "Mundo Deportivo," an agreement has been reached between the Spanish Football Federation and Barcelona's management not to rush Yamal's return to competition, with June 27 set as a preliminary date for his potential return during the match against Uruguay in the third round of the group stage of the 2026 World Cup.

The Spanish national team will be deprived of the services of its young star in the first two matches against Cape Verde and Saudi Arabia, as the concerned parties preferred to avoid the risk of involving him too early, especially since the coaching staff believes it is possible to surpass these two matches without jeopardizing the health of one of the key players of "La Roja."

The final decision remains linked to Yamal's recovery pace over the coming weeks, as Spanish fans are counting heavily on his talent to lead the national team in the advanced stages of the World Cup in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.