Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams set to be fit for Spain’s World Cup opener
Summary
Spain’s coach Luis de la Fuente says forwards Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams are expected to recover from hamstring injuries in time for Spain’s first World Cup game. Spain will start their Group H matches on June 15 against Cape Verde and play in the 2026 World Cup hosted by Canada, Mexico, and the United States.Key Facts
- Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams missed the end of the club season because of hamstring injuries.
- Both players were included in Spain’s World Cup squad despite their recent injuries.
- Coach Luis de la Fuente expects them to be fit for the opener on June 15.
- Spain starts Group H games on June 15 versus Cape Verde in Atlanta.
- Spain also faces Saudi Arabia on June 21 and Uruguay on June 27 in the group stage.
- The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be hosted by Canada, Mexico, and the USA.
- De la Fuente says this World Cup has many teams with a good chance to win.
- Spain will not include Yamal and Williams in a friendly match against Iraq as they continue recovering.
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