Spain head coach Luis de la Fuente has confirmed that Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams are making steady fitness progress ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with both players deemed available for the team’s opening match against Cape Verde on June 15. The catch: neither is expected to start, and both have been building their match readiness from the bench.
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What’s happening with Yamal and Williams
Yamal has been recovering from a hamstring injury that sidelined him at the tail end of his club season. Williams has also been managing an unspecified injury heading into the tournament. Both players are undergoing daily monitoring at Spain’s training base in the United States, where the squad is conducting its final preparations before the competition kicks off.
De la Fuente struck a tone of cautious optimism in his update. Both players are officially available for selection against Cape Verde, though their inclusion is more likely to come off the bench than from the starting whistle.
