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Is Lamine Yamal Playing Tonight For Spain vs Georgia?

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Emmanuel Mendez | Last updated Nov 15, 2025 9:01 AM ET

Spain is on the verge of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup after a perfect record after four matches played in Group E, which includes Turkiye, Georgia, and Bulgaria.

If Spain wins against Georgia today, Spain will qualify for the World Cup next summer. Spain will be playing away from home for the match against Georgia. Spain head coach Luis De La Fuente called up top players for their last two World Cup qualifiers.

One of the players is Lamine Yamal, who has scored in his last three games for FC Barcelona. The Barcelona star traveled for team training with the Spanish national team.

Lamine Yamal of Spain looks on prior to the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier match between Turkiye and Spainat Konya Metropolitan Municipality Stadium on September 07, 2025 in Konya, Turkey. (Photo by Ahmad Mora - UEFA/UEFA via Getty Images)

Despite traveling for international duty, Yamal was removed from the squad due to the player still having groin issues.

Yamal underwent a small procedure, and the test required the player to rest for 7-10 days. The Spanish star returned to Barcelona, and this small injury setback rules Yamal out from playing against Georgia today and against Turkiye on Tuesday.

Spain coach on Lamine Yamal missing Georgia match

After Luis De La Fuente was left in shock about Yamal's new injury setback, the Spain head coach was once again asked about Yamal's absence for the important World Cup qualifier against Georgia.

De La Fuente speaks on the focus for the match against Georgia, despite being asked about Yamal missing this crucial match

The Spain head coach responds to concerns of Yamal's absence by saying, "The best news is that Lamine Yamal has so many years ahead of him with the national team. The only concern we have now is qualifying for the World Cup."

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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