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Lamine Yamal released from World Cup qualifiers by 'upset' Spanish federation

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Spain's forward Lamine Yamal is pictured during pitch inspection before the warm up session prior to the start of the UEFA Nations League final football match vs Portugal in Munich on June 8, 2025. [Alexandra BEIER / AFP]

Lamine Yamal has been released from the Spain squad for their upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifying matches after undergoing treatment, the Spanish football federation (RFEF) announced Tuesday.

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