Barcelona star Lamine Yamal may not have finished the season the way he wanted due to injury, but his focus has already shifted to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, where he is expected to play a major role for Spain.

The Photo That Has Everyone Talking Ahead of the World Cup

After the pair were recently spotted together in Greece, influencer Inés García shared a photo on social media showing her embracing Lamine Yamal.

The image quickly generated attention online, arriving just days before Spain's World Cup preparations begin. Luis de la Fuente’s squad is scheduled to report to the Ciudad del Fútbol in Las Rozas on May 30 ahead of the tournament in the United States, Mexico, and Canada.

The post drew significant reactions from fans, especially given the timing, as Yamal prepares for what could be the biggest international challenge of his young career.

Luis de la Fuente Praises Yamal’s Excitement

Spain head coach Luis de la Fuente recently spoke about Yamal’s mindset heading into the World Cup and highlighted the enthusiasm surrounding the young forward.

According to De la Fuente, Yamal is “incredibly excited” about the opportunity to play on football’s biggest stage and sees the tournament as an important step in his development.

The Spanish manager believes the Barcelona winger possesses the maturity and personality needed to take on a significant role within the national team despite his age.

Spain Looks to Its New Generation

Even at such a young age, Yamal arrives at the World Cup as one of the most closely watched players in international football.

His creativity, confidence, and ability to influence matches have made him one of the cornerstones of Spain’s future, and expectations will be high when the tournament begins.

With the national team camp about to start, the photo shared by Inés García became one of the final viral moments involving Yamal before his full attention turns to the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

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