Lamine Yamal aims for a starting spot in Spain's next World Cup match
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 6:20 AM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
Spain's World Cup campaign opened with a goalless draw against Cabo Verde. Lamine Yamal, previously sidelined due to fitness issues, came off the bench but is now eager to start against Saudi Arabia. The technical staff, however, remains cautious about his fitness after an injury. Spain will assess whether to risk Yamal's full participation in the group stages, particularly as they aim to improve after their initial performance.
- •Spain drew 0-0 with Cabo Verde in their opening match.
- •Lamine Yamal did not start due to fitness concerns.
- •Yamal is determined to start against Saudi Arabia.
- •Spain's technical team is cautious about Yamal's fitness.
- •The team needs a stronger attack after their first performance.
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"With the first matchday of the 2026 FIFA World Cup out of the way, one of the biggest surprises came when Spain were held to a draw by minnows Cape Verde.Despite boasting of star players like Pedri, F...
"Spain had one of the most disappointing starts to the 2026 FIFA World Cup as they were held to a goalless draw by minnows Cabo Verde.It was a toothless attacking display from La Roja, who were missing...
"One of the favourites to win the FIFA World Cup this summer, Spain’s campaign started out on a concerning note as they were held to a goalless draw by debutants Cabo Verde.A missing link in the Span...
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 18, 2026, 5:55 PMBarcelona playmaker in contention to start for Spain vs Saudi Arabia in World Cup
With the first matchday of the 2026 FIFA World Cup out of the way, one of the biggest surprises came when Spain were held to a draw by minnows Cape Verde.Despite boasting of star players like Pedri, F...
- Yahoo SportsJun 18, 2026, 3:25 PMBarcelona superstar’s chances of starting for Spain vs Saudi Arabia growing
Spain had one of the most disappointing starts to the 2026 FIFA World Cup as they were held to a goalless draw by minnows Cabo Verde.It was a toothless attacking display from La Roja, who were missing...
- Yahoo SportsJun 17, 2026, 6:20 AMBarcelona superstar eager to start in Spain’s next World Cup against Saudi Arabia – report
One of the favourites to win the FIFA World Cup this summer, Spain’s campaign started out on a concerning note as they were held to a goalless draw by debutants Cabo Verde.A missing link in the Span...
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