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Spain coach confirms Yamal will not start against Cabo Verde

2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 14, 2026, 10:07 PM

Last updated Jun 14, 2026

Spain coach confirms Yamal will not start against Cabo Verde
Summary

Spanish national team head coach Luis de la Fuente announced Lamine Yamal will not start in Spain's World Cup opener against Cabo Verde on Monday. Yamal, who recently recovered from a late-season injury with Barcelona, was in full training with the squad but will be available from the bench. De la Fuente stated that while Yamal is in perfect condition, he will not be risked as a starter in Atlanta.

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Status Watch
  • •Yamal returns after injury but remains a substitute
  • •Spain plays Cabo Verde in the World Cup opener
  • •De la Fuente prioritizes player health over early minutes
  • •Match takes place on June 16, 2026, in Atlanta
Latest Updates
  • 10:57 PMESPN Soccer — Yamal on bench for Cape Verde clash - Spain boss
  • 9:00 PMYahoo Sports — Starter or benched? Spain boss De la Fuente confirms Lamine Yamal’s status for Cabo Verde
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Spanish national team head coach Luis de la Fuente has provided an update on the status of star man Lamine Yamal for the country’s World Cup opener.La Roja are primed to kick their campaign at world...

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Spain head coach Luis de la Fuente has confirmed that Lamine Yamal is "in perfect condition" but said the star forward is set to start on the bench in the country's World Cup debut against Cape Verde.

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