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Lamine Yamal says playing a full 90 minutes at the World Cup is 'too soon' due to his hamstring injury recovery. The Barcelona winger is willing to play fewer minutes as Spain prepare to face Saudi Arabia in Group H.
Spain were held to a goalless draw by World Cup debutants Cape Verde in Atlanta. Despite dominating possession and introducing Lamine Yamal, the European champions could not breach a resolute defense. The result leaves Spain needing a strong response against Saudi Arabia on June 21.
World Cup 2026 group stage continues Monday with four matches: Spain vs debutants Cape Verde, Belgium vs Egypt, Saudi Arabia vs Uruguay, and Iran vs New Zealand. Off-pitch stories include Uruguay's travel woes, Iranian American divisions, and Haiti's emotional return.
Spain coach Luis de la Fuente confirmed that Lamine Yamal, Nico Williams and Victor Munoz have recovered from injuries and will be available as substitutes for the Group H opener against Cape Verde. Their game time will depend on match dynamics, with Spain heavily favored but wary of the debutants.
Euro champions Spain open their 2026 World Cup campaign against debutants Cape Verde in Atlanta on Monday. The teenage star Lamine Yamal may be rested as he recovers from a hamstring injury.
Pope Leo XIV's visit to Spain has exposed tensions between the far-right Vox party, which claims Catholicism as a pillar of national identity, and Church teachings on migration, war, and human dignity. The Pope's speeches and actions, including a visit to Gran Canaria to meet migrants, directly challenged Vox's hardline stances. The visit also highlighted a generational shift in religious identity in Spain, with young voters moving rightward while embracing Catholic labels.
Spain secured a convincing 3-1 victory over Peru in their final pre-World Cup friendly in Puebla, Mexico. Mikel Oyarzabal scored inside two minutes, and Pedri added a second before halftime. The 2010 world champions open their 2026 campaign against Cape Verde on June 15.
The 2026 World Cup kicks off on June 11, with 16 European teams among the 48 qualifiers. Al Jazeera analyzes the chances of each, from heavyweights like France and Spain to returning sides such as Austria and Norway. France is tipped as the most likely European champion, with Spain and Portugal as strong alternatives.
Spain coach Luis de la Fuente confirmed Lamine Yamal, Nico Williams and Victor Munoz will be fit for the World Cup 2026 opener against Cape Verde on June 15. The trio are recovering from injuries and stayed behind for rehabilitation as the team played a friendly in Puebla.
