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

Rising star Lamine Yamal is ready to shine on the world stage as he prepares for Spain's clash against Cape Verde in Atlanta. With other exciting fixtures like Belgium taking on…

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

Lamine Yamal has trained in the build-up to La Roja’s World Cup opener.

Yamal, 18, and Williams, 23, missed the end of their respective domestic seasons after both suffering a hamstring injuries.

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ATLANTA, June 14 : Spain winger Lamine Yamal is fit and ready to come off the bench in his side's opening World Cup game, but manager Luis de la Fuente said on Sunday that his…

Victor Munoz is also fit to play as coach Luis de la Fuente says he has no concerns over his players' fitness.

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ATLANTA, June 15 : Spain manager Luis de la Fuente has opted to start with 18-year-old winger Lamine Yamal on the bench for their opening World Cup Group H meeting with Cape Verde…

Teenage sensation Lamine Yamal starts on the bench for Spain's 2026 World Cup opener against Cape Verde. Coach De la Fuente opts for caution with the Barce

The Spanish superstar has been nursing a hamstring injury since April.

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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…