Lamine Yamal cleared to start for Spain vs Saudi Arabia as streamer recounts his 18th‑birthday party

Spain forward Lamine Yamal confirmed he is fit to start the group‑stage match against Saudi Arabia at the 2026 World Cup, despite still recovering from a left‑hamstring tear suffered in late April. He said, “It’s still too early to play a whole game… I feel very good and I’m looking forward to it.” The coaching staff plans to limit his minutes in the opener and increase his workload later in the tournament.

In a separate, lighter‑hearted story, streamer IlloJuan revealed how he ended up at Yamal’s 18th‑birthday celebration in the summer of 2025. The party, held at a private farmhouse near Barcelona, was attended by footballers, artists and influencers. IlloJuan said he joined after a video call with Yamal, who responded, “Dais los nombres y os venís los 18,” inviting his whole group. He arrived with 19 friends, a detail he shared on The Wild Project.

Both pieces highlight Yamal’s growing profile both on the pitch and in popular culture.