Lamine Yamal Career News Announced Ahead of Spain's World Cup Opener
Lamine Yamal of the Spanish national team is with his team in Chattanooga, Tennessee, preparing for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The team is staying at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Chattanooga Downtown while training at the Baylor School sports complex.
The 5-foot-10 winger plays for FC Barcelona in his native country of Spain. Now 18 years old, he debuted for the senior team at just 16 years old and became the youngest player to represent and score for the national team in its history. Yamal came to the United States with dreams of bringing home a World Cup trophy, but there is one thing he is guaranteed to bring back home with him.
On Wednesday, it was announced that American Eagle Outfitters Inc. had signed Yamal as a global brand ambassador. Press contact Rebekah Margulis relayed why the corporation is joining forces with the young soccer superstar.
Margulis gave a statement on why the company sees Yamal as part of its global brand for the future. She also included a quote from Yamal on the decision, along with a statement from Jennifer Foyle, president and executive creative director for AE & Aerie.
"Lamine Yamal for American Eagle (Courtesy of American Eagle)," said Yamal. "I couldn't be more excited to begin this journey with American Eagle," said Lamine Yamal. "Off the field, I like to play a lot with fashion trends, and as a leading lifestyle and denim brand, AE has the products to help me bring my energy and style to life."
American Eagle x Lamine Yamal pic.twitter.com/nKuEKHidy5
— Lamine FC (@Lamineeyamal__) June 10, 2026
Team Spain will open its Group H World Cup play against Cape Verde on Monday, with kickoff expected at noon ET at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. Saudi Arabia and Uruguay round out Group H.
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This story was originally published June 10, 2026 at 4:12 PM.