Lamine Yamal, 18, goes public with girlfriend Inés García, 21, at World Cup following quiet debut

Lamine Yamal has officially gone public with his relationship with Spanish influencer Inés García, 21, during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

The couple was spotted together in the stands at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, sharing warm and intimate moments. Inés was spotted with Yamal’s family, including his mother Sheila Ebana, as they cheered on the young star who turns 19 next month.

Inés stood out in the stands wearing a Spain national team jersey with “LAMINE” and the number 19 on the back. She looked relaxed and supportive, engaging closely with Yamal’s family throughout the match.

Yamal returned from a recent hamstring injury just in time for Spain’s campaign.

In Spain’s opening Group H match against Cape Verde on Monday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, the 18-year-old came off the bench in the second half.

He delivered a relatively quiet but composed performance, showing flashes of his trademark dribbling and creativity.

However, Spain were held to a shock 0-0 draw by the debutants, with 40-year-old Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha emerging as the hero of the game thanks to several crucial saves that denied Spain despite their dominance.

Yamal and Inés García first sparked dating rumours after being spotted together on holiday in Greece. Their relationship gained major attention when Yamal hard-launched it by bringing García to Barcelona’s end-of-season team dinner earlier this year.

The romance has faced significant online criticism, with García accused of leaving a long-term boyfriend specifically for Yamal.

Many also questioned the three-year age gap and speculated about her motives. García has pushed back against these claims, stating she was already building her own platform as an influencer before the relationship became public.

Despite the scrutiny, the couple has continued to show affection publicly.

Inés García is a 21-year-old Spanish fashion and lifestyle digital influencer based in Seville, Spain. She first made headlines after she was spotted with Lamine Yamal on holiday in Greece.

She partnered with the clothing brand Closet Barcelona to launch a dedicated line of dresses under her own project named "Coco".

Her relationship with the 18-year-old Barcelona forward became public in May 2026, when she accompanied him during FC Barcelona’s La Liga title celebrations.

Since their romance, Garcia has exploded on social media, boasting more than 700,00 followers on TikTok and 360,000 plus followers on Instagram.