Spain's Lamine Yamal available for World Cup opener against Cape Verde
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 8:41 AM
Last updated Jun 15, 2026
The Spanish national team starts its World Cup campaign today at 18:00 CET against Cape Verde. Coach Luis de la Fuente confirmed that Lamine Yamal is available to play, although he is not ready for a full match, with expectations to feature for one half. The condition of teammates Nico Williams and Víctor Muñoz remains uncertain, depending on the match's progression. Final decisions on player involvement will be made shortly before kickoff.
- •Spain faces Cape Verde in their World Cup opener this afternoon.
- •Lamine Yamal can play, but is limited to half a match.
- •Nico Williams and Víctor Muñoz are dealing with injuries.
- •Final lineup decisions will be made shortly before kickoff.
- 8:41 AMYahoo Sports — 👀 Spain wait on Lamine, can he play this afternoon?
"The Spanish national team begins its World Cup campaign this afternoon (18:00 CET) against Cape Verde. The big question surrounding the starting eleven is the physical condition of La Roja’s young s...
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