Lamine Yamal’s £9M+ mansion targeted in attempted robbery hours after Spain beat France to reach FIFA World Cup 2026 final | International Sports News

Spain star Lamine Yamal has reportedly been the target of a robbery attempt just hours after helping his country secure a place in FIFA World Cup the end. The 19-year-old winger played a key role in Spain’s impressive 2-0 win over France, winning a crucial penalty as his side booked their place in Sunday’s title clash.However, the celebrations were cut short after two suspected intruders allegedly tried to break into his luxury home on the outskirts of Barcelona in the early hours. The thieves were forced to flee before gaining access after Yamal’s private security team noticed their movements and alerted the authorities.

The police launched an investigation after an attempt to break into Lamine Yamal’s luxury home

According to reports, two hooded suspects were seen climbing the wall surrounding Lamine Yamal’s property shortly after Spain’s World Cup semi-final win. The couple is said to be planning to enter the house while the Barcelona forward is away from the national team.The suspects were reportedly spotted by the home’s security surveillance system before they entered the property. When they realized they were caught on camera, they fled the scene without stealing anything.Yamal’s private security team immediately activated emergency procedures and notified the Catalan police. Officers quickly arrived at the property and secured the area. Authorities have opened an investigation into the attempted robbery.The Criminal Investigation Division is currently examining the CCTV footage collected from the property. Investigators are also reviewing photos of the suspects in an effort to identify and locate them. Police are treating the incident as an attempted burglary involving forced entry.The attempted break-in comes just weeks after Yamal gave fans a look inside his lavish £9.5 million mansion via a video tour of the house before leaving for the World Cup. The impressive property was previously owned by former Barcelona defender Gerard Pique and Colombian singer Shakira before they split in 2022.The incident also follows a series of burglaries involving Barcelona players earlier this year. In February, defender Pau Cubarsi reportedly had a luxury watch stolen, while goalkeeper Joan Garcia was also a victim after thieves allegedly broke into his home and took money and jewelry.Despite the harrowing incident, Yamal enjoyed an outstanding World Cup campaign. The young forward scored his first World Cup goal during Spain’s convincing 4-0 win over Saudi Arabia in the group stage. He continued to impress with his pace, creativity and attacking threat throughout the tournament.Yamal also enjoyed an outstanding club season with Barcelona in 2025-26. He finished the campaign with 24 goals and 18 assists in 45 appearances in all competitions, further cementing his reputation as one of football’s brightest stars.Spain is now ready for the World Cup final this Sunday as they aim to lift the trophy. While the burglary attempt created an unwanted distraction away from the pitch, Yamal will hope to put the incident behind him and focus on helping his country become world champions.