Break-in attempted at Lamine Yamal's residence following French loss, authorities report

As Spain's forward Lamine Yamal, wearing the number 19 jersey, took to the field during the 2026 World Cup football tournament semi-final match between France and Spain at the Dallas Stadium in Arlington on July 14, 2026, his home in Barcelona was targeted by burglars.

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The attempted break-in occurred at a residence in Esplugues de Llobregat, a suburb of Barcelona, where Yamal's home is located, according to a spokesperson for the Catalan regional police, who declined to identify the property's owner due to privacy concerns.

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However, the Barcelona-based daily La Vanguardia reported that the house in question belonged to the 19-year-old Spain forward, citing that two individuals wearing balaclavas attempted to climb over the wall but were thwarted by private security guards and subsequently fled the scene.

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The house, formerly owned by Barcelona great Gerard Pique and his ex-partner, Colombian music star Shakira, is well-known, which may have contributed to its targeting by the would-be burglars, as reported by La Vanguardia.

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The incident took place early on Wednesday, shortly after Spain secured a 2-0 victory over France in Texas, earning them a spot in the World Cup final, with Yamal playing a crucial role by winning a first-half penalty that Mikel Oyarzabal converted to open the scoring.

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In recent years, other football stars, including Karim Benzema, Rodrygo, and Dani Carvajal, have fallen victim to break-ins at their homes in Madrid, highlighting the vulnerability of high-profile athletes to such crimes.