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Spain's Lamine Yamal expected to play in World Cup opener

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 13, 2026, 5:00 PM

Last updated Jun 13, 2026

Spain's Lamine Yamal expected to play in World Cup opener
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Lamine Yamal is expected to be fit for Spain's first match of the World Cup 2026 against Cape Verde on Monday. Spain manager Luis de la Fuente expressed initial concerns about Yamal's hamstring injury, which had sidelined him at the end of the Barcelona season. However, he mentioned that Yamal's recovery has progressed well, with the player now training with the squad. While Yamal is on track to participate in the match, De la Fuente indicated he may not be ready for a full 90 minutes.

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  • •Yamal struggled with a hamstring injury before the World Cup.
  • •De la Fuente initially worried about a long recovery time.
  • •Yamal will not play a full match but is training.
  • •Spain's first match is against Cape Verde on Monday.
  • •Team is optimistic about Yamal's readiness for the match.
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  • 5:00 PMYahoo Sports — ‘We were very worried’ – Spain boss feared Lamine Yamal would miss World Cup 2026
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The teenager is now expected to be ‘perfectly fit’ for the team’s first match.

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