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Yamal, Williams to be available for Spain’s opening World Cup match Star forward Yamal expected to be ready after suffering a groin injury that kept him out of a pre-tournament friendly.

Barcelona superstar fit and ready for Spain's World Cup opener vs Cape ... Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images Comment Tweet Spain appear set to receive a significant boost ahead of their opening FIFA World Cup match against Cape Verde, with Barcelona sensation Lamine Yamal now on course to return to action after completing a full training session. According to journalist Alfredo Martinez , the teenage forward successfully took part in Spain’s entire closed-door session in Chattanooga, increasing confidence that he will be available for selection when the European champions begin their World Cup campaign. The update comes as welcome news for both Spain and Barcelona, especially after weeks of uncertainty surrounding one of the brightest young talents in world football. Yamal closes in on competitive return Yamal has not featured in a competitive match since suffering an injury during Barcelona’s clash against Real Betis in April. Lamine Yamal will be ready for the World Cup opener. (Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images) The setback forced him to spend time on the sidelines and also ruled him out of Spain’s friendly against Peru as preparations for the World Cup gathered pace. Howev…

Lamine Yamal fit to start on bench for Spain vs Cape Verde at World Cup ‌Victor Munoz is also fit to play as coach Luis de la Fuente says he has no concerns over his players' fitness.

Lamine Yamal expected to be in contention for Spain’s World Cup opener, Luis de la Fuente says - The Athletic Yamal missed the end of Barcelona's season with a hamstring injuryFlorencia Tan Jun/Getty Images Spain head coach Luis de la Fuente says he expects Lamine Yamal to be available to feature against Cape Verde in his side’s World Cup opener following a hamstring injury. Yamal, 18, missed the end of Barcelona’s season after suffering a hamstring injury in his left leg in April, andthe expectation was he would not recover in timefor Spain’s first World Cup group game on June 15, and would face a race to be fit for the second against Saudi Arabia on June 21. Advertisement The Barcelona forward has not travelled to Mexico for Tuesday’s friendly against Peru, and has remained at Spain’s base camp in Chattanooga, Tennessee, alongside Athletic Club forward Nico Williams and Osasuna’s Victor Munoz, who are also recovering from respective injuries. De la Fuente said he was hopeful all three players would be fit to feature in Spain’s opening World Cup group game, but would not be drawn on whether they would be available to start. “If there are no setbacks in the coming days, we e…

Yamal, Williams set to be fit in time for Spain's World Cup opener - Rediff Sports June 08, 2026 13:00 IST Spain coach Luis de la Fuente is optimistic of Lamine Yamal, Nico Williams and Victor Munoz to be fit to play in their World Cup opener against Cape Verde on June 15. Spain coach Luis de la Fuente said on Sunday that Lamine Yamal, Nico Williams and Victor Munoz are on track to be available for their World Cup opener against Cape Verde on June 15. Yamal, 18, has been managing groin issues and a hamstring injury suffered in April, while Williams and Munoz have also been recovering from injuries. The trio remained at Spain's training base in Chattanooga, Tennessee, to continue their rehabilitation rather than travel with the squad for Monday's final warm-up match against Peru. "If there are no setbacks in the coming days, we expect them to be available on the 15th," De la Fuente told reporters. "I think all three will be in a position to play." Asked whether the players could be ready to start against Cape Verde, De la Fuente was more cautious. "All three are within the expected timelines to arrive in good condition for June 15," he said. "The most important thing is th…

Spain's Yamal says 'too soon' to play full match at World Cup - RTL Today Spain star Lamine Yamal said Friday it is "too soon" for him to play a full 90 minutes as he continues his recovery from a hamstring injury, ahead of the European champions' World Cup game against Saudi Arabia. Luis de la Fuente's men were held to a surprise goalless draw by debutants Cape Verde in their Group H opener and will be hoping to get up and running on Sunday when they face the Saudis. On Monday, Barcelona winger Yamal made his first appearance since suffering the injury in mid-April, coming on as a 71st-minute substitute against Cape Verde . "It's very early, it's unnecessary," the 18-year-old told Spanish public broadcaster RTVE about his readiness to play an entire game. "It's not the time to play a whole match, but I can play whatever minutes the coach wants." Coach De la Fuente told Radio Cope on Thursday that Yamal would be able to play "an hour" this weekend in Atlanta. Yamal could not inspire his teammates in the closing stages against a dogged Cape Verde, but his Barcelona teammate Pau Cabarsi backed him to deliver at the tournament. "We already know Lamine's qualities," Cabarsi sai…

Major injury update on Lamine Yamal as Spain receive encouraging news MUNDO DEPORTIVO USA Actualizado el 07/06/2026 07:58 EDT Spain's open training session at their 2026 FIFA World Cup base camp in Chattanooga, Tennessee, brought encouraging news for head coach Luis de la Fuente, as both Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams continued their gradual return to group activities while recovering from muscle injuries. Several hundred local fans attended the afternoon session, filling the stands with Spanish flags and supportive banners at the team's training facility on the Baylor School campus. The two wingers participated in selected portions of the workout as they continue progressing toward full fitness. Partial Involvement in Training Yamal and Williams took part in the opening stages of the session, including warmups and rondos. However, once the intensity increased with possession drills and more physical exercises, both players trained separately from the main group. Spain are set to begin their World Cup campaign on June 15 against Cape Verde, and there is growing optimism that both players will be available by then. With one week remaining before the tournament opener, their recover…

Lamine Yamal, Nico Williams ‘expected’ to be fit for Spain’s World Cup opener: De la Fuente Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams are racing against time to be fit for Spain's World Cup 2026 opener against Cape Verde. Get the latest update from Luis de la Fuente. Spanish forwards Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams should be fit in time for their team’s FIFA World Cup 2026 opener against Cape Verde in Atlanta on June 15, head coach Luis de la Fuente said during a press conference on Wednesday (Jun 3). The two wingers missed the end of the club season due to hamstring injuries, but De la Fuente picked them in the final World Cup squad, expecting both to regain full fitness for the showpiece tournament. "We are perfectly coordinated with the clubs, we are giving them continuation in a programme that was established some time ago, and the truth is that the players are improving every day," De la Fuente said ahead of Thursday's friendly against Iraq. Also read |Messi vs Ronaldo at FIFA World Cup 2026: The final chapter as two GOATs set for one last dance While the head coach revealed that the injured duo is ‘progressing as expected’, the two are unlikely to be involved in the team for the fri…

Spain's Lamine Yamal 'ready' but 'not the moment to play a full game' SpainforwardLamine Yamalsaid that he's "ready" to play againstSaudi Arabiaon Sunday but also acknowledged that now "isn't the moment to play a full game." Barcelonastar Yamal was only able to come on the pitch forLa Rojain the 71st minute in their shock, World Cup-opening goalless draw withCape Verde, following his recent recovery from a hamstring injury. In an interview with Spanish television on Friday, Yamal said: "I feel really good. I'm excited above all, I've been off the field for a long time. I'm looking forward to Sunday. I feel good physically, I'm ready for whatever the boss wants. I know that doesn't mean I'm going to play, but I'm ready. "It's very early, it's unnecessary [to play 90 minutes], I have a process of adaptation, it isn't the moment to play a full game but I'll play the minutes the boss wants." Yamal's Spain and Barcelona teammate Pau Cubarsi backed Spain's squad to be able to cope if Yamal is again unavailable from the start. "I think we have a spectacular, magnificent squad," he said at a news conference Friday. "All the players can perform at the highest level. We all know how go…

Lamine Yamal unlikely to start for Spain against Saudi Arabia at World ... Spain’s Lamine Yamal controls the ball during the World Cup Group H soccer match against Cape Verde in Atlanta, Monday, June 15, 2026. (AP Photo/Colin Hubbard) Spain’s Lamine Yamal , left, is challenged by Cape Verde’s Willy Semedo during the World Cup Group H soccer match in Atlanta, Monday, June 15, 2026. (AP Photo/Colin Hubbard) Spain’s Lamine Yamal (19) kicks against Cape Verde’s Joao Paulo (8) during the World Cup Group H soccer match between Spain and Cape Verde in Atlanta, Monday, June 15, 2026. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman) Lamine Yamal is not feeling 100% fit and is not likely to start for Spain in the match against Saudi Arabia on Sunday at theWorld Cup. Yamal came into the tournament nursing aleft hamstring injuryand was only a substitute in the team’s opener on Monday —a disappointing 0-0 drawagainst Cape Verde. “I’m fine, I feel good, but it’s still too soon,” Yamal told Spanish network RTVE. “It’s unnecessary (to take risks). I’m going through an adaptation process, it’s not the time to play a full match yet. But I can play as many minutes as the coach wants.” The 18-year-old Yamal came off…

Spain trio, including Lamine Yamal, on course for World Cup opener - De ... Lamine Yamal is set to be fit for the World Cup opener. PUEBLA, Mexico, June 7 (Reuters) – Spain coach Luis de la Fuente said on Sunday that Lamine Yamal, Nico Williams and Victor Munoz are on track to be available for their World Cup opener against Cape Verde on June 15. Yamal, 18, has been managing groin issues and a hamstring injury suffered in April, while Williams and Munoz have also been recovering from injuries. The trio remained at Spain’s training base in Chattanooga, Tennessee, to continue their rehabilitation rather than travel with the squad for Monday’s final warm-up match against Peru. “If there are no setbacks in the coming days, we expect them to be available on the 15th,” De la Fuente told reporters. “I think all three will be in a position to play.” Asked whether the players could be ready to start against Cape Verde, De la Fuente was more cautious. READ: The best 10 World Cup kits including THAT Curacao away shirt “All three are within the expected timelines to arrive in good condition for June 15,” he said. “The most important thing is that those timelines are being met and will continu…

Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams set to be fit for Spain’s World Cup opener Barcelona's Lamine Yamal and Athletic's Nico Williams are expected to shake injuries in time to face Cape Verde.

Lamine Yamal Says It's 'Still Too Soon' For Him To Start For Spain At ... Lamine Yamal is not feeling 100% fit and is not likely to start for Spain in the match against Saudi Arabia on Sunday at the World Cup. Yamal came into the tournament nursing a left hamstring injury and was only a substitute in the team's opener on Monday — a disappointing 0-0 draw against Cape Verde. "I’m fine, I feel good, but it’s still too soon," Yamal told Spanish network RTVE. "It’s unnecessary (to take risks). I’m going through an adaptation process, it’s not the time to play a full match yet. But I can play as many minutes as the coach wants." The 18-year-old Yamal came off the bench in the 71st minute against Cape Verde but was not able to spark La Roja to victory against the nation of about half-million people that was making its debut at soccer's showcase event. After facing Saudi Arabia on Sunday in Atlanta, Spain goes to Guadalajara to play Uruguay in the highlight match of Group H. The match may be decisive and having Yamal fully fit could be crucial for Spain. Yamal said teammate Nico Williams, who also arrived nursing an injury, was ahead of him in the recovery process. "Physically he’s…

Lamine Yamal, Nico Williams left out for Spain's last World Cup warmup Lamine Yamal,Nico WilliamsandVíctor Muñozhave been left out ofSpain's travelling squad to playPeruin their last pre-tournament friendly before the World Cup. Spain will play Peru at Cuauhtémoc Stadium, Puebla on Monday a week before they kick off their Group H campaign against Cabo Verde in Atlanta on June 15. The trio will remain at Spain's tournament base camp in Chattanooga, Tennessee, to continue with their recovery from injury. Coach Luis de la Fuente has said he expects Yamal to be "ready to play" in Spain's opening World Cup game, although he admitted that theBarcelonawinger's involvement could be limited to "just a few minutes." After playing Cabo Verde, Spain faceSaudi Arabia, also in Atlanta, on June 21 and thenUruguayin Guadalajara on June 26. Yamal injured his hamstring scoring a penalty for Barcelona on April 22. Spain arrived in Chattanooga on Friday and Yamal and Williams both took part in an open training session on Saturday, before signing autographs for fans.

Lamine Yamal breathes easier on the eve of the World Cup: Spain formally clears the superstar duo. | Goal.com US Getty Images Jun 08, 2026 02:05-04:00 Translated by World Cup N. Williams L. Yamal Spain Spain's young stars, Lamine Yamal (18) and Nico Williams (23), will be fit in time for the start of the World Cup. National team manager Luis de la Fuente has confirmed that both wingers will be available for the opening match against Cape Verde on 16 June. CA Osasuna's Víctor Muñoz is also expected to be fit for the game in Atlanta. Barcelona winger Yamal and Bilbao forward Williams have been ruled out of Spain's final warm-up match against Peru in Puebla on Monday after picking up thigh injuries. "It's a shame they aren't with us, but the medical staff and the fitness coaches have advised us to leave them at the team camp in the US," said de la Fuente. Looking ahead to the tournament, the coach added: "All three will be available for the next match." Yamal, sidelined by a Barcelona injury at the end of April, is seen as a key figure in Spain's attack, while Williams also played a pivotal role in their 2024 European Championship triumph. Without Yamal, Spain could only manage a 1-1…

Spain's Yamal says 'too soon' to play full match at World Cup - RFI Spain's Yamal says 'too soon' to play full match at World Cup Chattanooga (United States) (AFP) – Spain star Lamine Yamal said Friday it is "too soon" for him to play a full 90 minutes as he continues his recovery from a hamstring injury, ahead of the European champions' World Cup game against Saudi Arabia. Issued on: 19/06/2026 - 22:14 1 min Reading time Lamine Yamal made a brief appearance as a substitute in Spain's draw with Cape Verde © Florencia Tan Jun / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA/AFP Advertising Read more Luis de la Fuente's men were held to a surprise goalless draw by debutants Cape Verde in their Group H opener and will be hoping to get up and running on Sunday when they face the Saudis. On Monday, Barcelona winger Yamal made his first appearance since suffering the injury in mid-April, coming on as a 71st-minute substitute against Cape Verde . "It's very early, it's unnecessary," the 18-year-old told Spanish public broadcaster RTVE about his readiness to play an entire game. "It's not the time to play a whole match, but I can play whatever minutes the coach wants." Coach De la Fuente told Radio Co…

Spain's Lamine Yamal Unlikely to Play the Full 90 Minutes Against Saudi ... Lamine Yamal,Spain's star forward, described the idea of playing a full match againstSaudi Arabiaon Sunday as “unnecessary” as he continues his recovery from the muscle injury he suffered on April 22. The teenager made his return with a 20-minute cameo in Spain'sFIFA World Cup 2026opener against Cape Verde. “I'm feeling good, I'm in good shape, but it's still too soon. It's unnecessary. I'm still going through an adaptation process, so this isn't the time to play a full match. But I can play however many minutes the coach wants me to,” he said in an interview with TVE. Yamal made his first appearance since April 22 in Spain's scoreless draw with Cape Verde on Monday, ending a spell on the sidelines after a muscle injury that had put his World Cup participation in doubt. “Whenever you pick up an injury at the end of the season, the World Cup is on your mind. You think about your club as well, but the World Cup is always there in your thoughts. Thank God the doctors told me I'd have plenty of time to recover, and here I am, happy to be here,” he added. DOWNLOAD OUR APPS

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Lamine Yamal breathes easier on the eve of the World Cup: Spain formally clears the superstar duo. | Goal.com DON'T MISS A MOMENT OF THE WORLD CUP Your all-access pass to scores, live updates, and insights Explore Getty Images Jun 08, 2026 02:05-04:00 Translated by World Cup N. Williams L. Yamal Spain Spain's young stars, Lamine Yamal (18) and Nico Williams (23), will be fit in time for the start of the World Cup. National team manager Luis de la Fuente has confirmed that both wingers will be available for the opening match against Cape Verde on 16 June. CA Osasuna's Víctor Muñoz is also expected to be fit for the game in Atlanta. Barcelona winger Yamal and Bilbao forward Williams have been ruled out of Spain's final warm-up match against Peru in Puebla on Monday after picking up thigh injuries. "It's a shame they aren't with us, but the medical staff and the fitness coaches have advised us to leave them at the team camp in the US," said de la Fuente. Looking ahead to the tournament, the coach added: "All three will be available for the next match." Yamal, sidelined by a Barcelona injury at the end of April, is seen as a key figure in Spain's attack, while Williams also played a p…