Fans hoping to see Lamine Yamal start Spain’s FIFA World Cup opener against Cape Verde received their answer shortly before kickoff on Monday. The 18-year-old was not included in Spain’s starting lineup and will begin the match on the bench.

Spain manager Luis de la Fuente rejected Lamine Yamal's request to start against Cape Verde, limiting the 18-year-old to a 15-20 minute cameo in the World

Lamine Yamal's coach says the Spanish star is in “ideal condition” to play in the team's World Cup opener against Cape Verde.

Yamal fit but will not start Spain's World Cup opener, says De la Fuente | Football News