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Spain fans cheer as Yamal makes appearance against Cape Verde

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 5:36 PM

Last updated Jun 15, 2026

Spain fans cheer as Yamal makes appearance against Cape Verde

Summary

Spain struggles to break down Cape Verde during their World Cup opener on June 15, 2026. After nearly 70 minutes, fans express their frustration as Lamine Yamal, returning from injury, is finally substituted into the match. Yamal's entrance shifts the atmosphere in the stadium, with fans applauding his presence. This young talent is seen as crucial to avoiding an embarrassing start for one of the tournament favorites. His early actions in the game immediately uplift the team’s morale.

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•Spain faces Cape Verde in their World Cup opener
•Yamal comes on after 70 minutes
•Fans react positively to Yamal's inclusion
•Spain needs creativity to change the match dynamics
•Tournament favorites struggle so far in the game

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5:36 PMYahoo Sports — 👀 The saviour comes on: Spain fans whistle Yamal on

What they're saying

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Spain are struggling badly against Cape Verde. There is clearly a lack of creativity and also a bit of carefree boldness. Lamine Yamal has all of that. And plenty of it. However, Spain’s wonderkid h...
— Yahoo Sports

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