Spain awaits Lamine Yamal's fitness ahead of World Cup opener

Spain's national soccer team prepares for the World Cup 2026 opener against Cape Verde, with Lamine Yamal's fitness in question due to a hamstring injury. Despite Yamal's uncertain availability, Spain is viewed as a strong contender in their group, which also includes Saudi Arabia and Uruguay. Concerns remain about the impact of Yamal's potential absence on the team's performance in the knockout stages of the tournament. The team, under manager Luis de la Fuente, is expected to begin their campaign without knowing when Yamal might return to full fitness.

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