Burglars attempted to break into the Barcelona residence of Spanish footballer Lamine Yamal in the early hours of July 15, 2026.
The attempt was thwarted by his private security team, who spotted the masked intruders on perimeter walls via surveillance cameras and forced them to flee.
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The incident at the luxury mansion (formerly owned by Gerard Piqué and Shakira) unfolded just hours after Yamal helped Spain secure a victory over France to reach the World Cup final.
Police and media reports have confirmed the details of the attempted crime. The timing of the incident, so close to such a momentous sporting success, adds a disturbing layer to the event, highlighting the potential risks faced by high-profile athletes even in their private lives.
Recall that Spain secured a spot in the FIFA World Cup final with a dominant 2-0 victory over a highly favored French team on Tuesday night at AT&T Stadium, delivering a disciplined performance that dismantled France’s highly regarded offensive lineup.
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Mikel Oyarzabal opened the scoring with a first-half penalty kick, and Pedro Porro doubled the lead with a header past the 60-minute mark, shattering France’s hopes of becoming only the second European country, alongside Germany, to secure three consecutive World Cup final appearances.
The win advances the reigning European champions to Sunday’s final in East Rutherford, New Jersey, where they will compete against either Argentina or England following their Wednesday semifinal matchup in Atlanta.
