Luis de la Fuente updates on Spain players ahead of friendly against Iraq
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 3, 2026, 11:11 AM
Last updated Jun 3, 2026
Spain’s head coach Luis de la Fuente provided updates on the team ahead of their World Cup warm-up match against Iraq on June 4 in A Coruna. De la Fuente confirmed that injured players Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams will not participate in the friendly but may be ready for Spain's opener against Cape Verde on June 15. Backup player Marc Bernal receives praise for his performances this season, and De la Fuente expressed confidence in the goalkeepers traveling to the United States. The match against Iraq kicks off at 9 p.m. local time.
- •Luis de la Fuente speaks before Spain's friendly against Iraq
- •Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams ruled out due to injuries
- •Marc Bernal impresses as part of the support group
- •Match kicks off at 9 p.m. local time in A Coruna
- •Spain faces Cape Verde on June 15 in World Cup opener
- 11:11 AMYahoo Sports — Luis de la Fuente talks Lamine Yamal, Marc Bernal and Spain’s goalkeepers ahead of World Cup warm-up vs Iraq
"The latest from the boss ahead of tomorrow’s friendly.
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