Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleSpain has opted to leave star forward Lamine Yamal on the bench for their World Cup opening fixture against tournament debutants Cape Verde. Barcelona's Yamal, a standout at Euro 2024, had been under an injury cloud, though manager Luis de la Fuente confirmed he was fit enough to participate in the match. Spain, who won the European Championship two summers ago, are entering the tournament with aspirations of achieving world glory. Despite being debutants, Cape Verde possesses players with significant high-level European experience and are regular participants in the Africa Cup of Nations, suggesting they could challenge their more fancied opponents. The match is anticipated to be a demanding start for Bubista’s Cape Verde side, but their experience indicates they have the capacity to cause an upset in tournament football. In fullSpain v Cape Verde LIVE: Lamine Yamal on bench for World Cup opener against huge underdogsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Spain leave Lamine Yamal on bench for opening World Cup clash against Cape Verde
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleSpain has opted to leave star forward Lamine Yamal on the bench for their World Cup opening fixture against tournament debutants Cape Verde. Barcelona's Yamal, a standout at Euro 2024, had been under an injury cloud, though manager Luis de la Fuente confirmed he was fit enough to participate in the match. Spain, who won the European Championship two summers ago, are entering the tournament with aspirations of achieving world glory. Despite being debutants, Cape Verde possesses players with significant high-level European experience and are regular participants in the Africa Cup of Nations, suggesting they could challenge their more fancied opponents. The match is anticipated to be a demanding start for Bubista’s Cape Verde side, but their experience indicates they have the capacity to cause an upset in tournament football. In fullSpain v Cape Verde LIVE: Lamine Yamal on bench for World Cup opener against huge underdogsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
