Lamine Yamal will face France in the World Cup semifinal on July 14, 2026 — and his 21-year-old girlfriend Inés García will be in the stands at AT&T Stadium in Texas.
Who is Inés García?
García is a Spanish fashion and beauty influencer with more than one million followers on Instagram and TikTok. Her content mixes runway looks, skincare routines, and lifestyle vlogs. She has posted from every Spain match this summer, turning her account into a real-time diary of the World Cup run.
How the couple met
García told Hola! the story isn’t a movie scene. “People started seeing us together when we went to Greece in April,” she said. “I’ve known Lamine for years — not quite three, but a good deal more months than people realize.” She added that their relationship only went public earlier in 2026, after years of private time together.
Life in the spotlight
In a May interview with Woman Madame Figaro, García called fame “a double-edged sword.” The best part, she said, is the access to top brands and exclusive events. The worst is the endless criticism and second-guessing of her life. “Everyone can say anything about you without knowing a thing,” she said at the Woman Sport Awards.
What comes next for Yamal
Yamal, 19, is the youngest player ever to appear at a World Cup. Spain’s semifinal clash with France could send him into the final on July 17. García’s presence in the stands is just one more storyline as the teenager tries to lead Spain to glory in North America.