Lamine Yamal returns to training with Spain ahead of World Cup opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 11, 2026, 4:23 PM
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
Lamine Yamal has resumed full training with the Spain national team as they prepare for their opening match against Cape Verde on Monday. This marks his first training session since arriving in the United States. Manager Luis de la Fuente suggested Yamal may come off the bench in the opening game and aims for him to start against Uruguay in Spain's final group match. Although he has not played in the team's warm-up games, De la Fuente expresses confidence in Yamal's fitness ahead of the tournament.
- •Yamal back training with Spain on June 11, 2026.
- •Spain opens World Cup against Cape Verde on June 12, 2026.
- •Manager De la Fuente hints at potential bench role for Yamal.
- •Yamal missed warm-up games due to a hamstring injury.
- 4:23 PMYahoo Sports — Lamine Yamal back in full training with Spain ahead of World Cup 2026 opener
"The team are preparing to take on Cape Verde on Monday.
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