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Spain confirms lineup against Cape Verde for World Cup opener

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 2:08 PM

Last updated Jun 15, 2026

Spain confirms lineup against Cape Verde for World Cup opener

Summary

Spain's national team has finalized its lineup for the FIFA World Cup opener against Cape Verde, scheduled for 1 p.m. on June 15. Head coach Luis de la Fuente has decided to start Ferran Torres and Gavi in place of Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams, both of whom are not fit to play. Unai Simon has been chosen as the starting goalkeeper over David Raya. The confirmed lineup includes Simon, Llorente, Cubarsí, Laporte, Cucurella, Rodri, Fabián Ruíz, Pedri, Torres, Gavi, and Oyarzabal.

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By the Numbers

•Match kicks off at 1 p.m. on June 15.
•Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams start on the bench due to fitness issues.
•Unai Simon starts in goal against Cape Verde.
•Ferran Torres, Gavi, and Oyarzabal are in the starting attack.

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What they're saying

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Spain’s national team lineup is CONFIRMED for its FIFA World Cup debut against Cape Verde at 1 p.m. this Monday (15).Head coach Luis de la Fuente has some major absences. Lamine Yamal and Nico Willi...
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