New Delhi, Nov. 11 -- Lamine Yamal, the 18-year-old Barcelona prodigy, has been released from Spain's squad for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Georgia and Turkey. The reason is a groin procedure performed on November 10, which the Spanish Football Association (RFEF) learned about only after it took place.

Spain's training camp began on Monday, November 10. At 13:47 that day, the RFEF was informed that Lamine Yamal had undergone a radiofrequency procedure that morning to address discomfort in his pubic area.

The national team's medical staff received no prior notice. A report with details arrived at 22:40 that night, recommending 7-10 days of rest.

Spain manager Luis de la Fuente said, "I had never experienced a situation like th...