Lamine Yamal fit to start on bench for Spain vs Cape Verde at World Cup (opens original article in a new tab)

Spain's Lamine Yamal is fit for the World Cup opener against Cape Verde but will come off the bench, with coach Luis de la Fuente emphasizing the need to assess game progress before deciding on his inclusion.

• Lamine Yamal is fit and available off the bench for Spain's World Cup opener against Cape Verde
• Coach Luis de la Fuente confirmed no fitness concerns for Yamal, Nico Williams, and Victor Munoz
• Spain faces Cape Verde in Group H with Saudi Arabia and Uruguay as other group opponents
• De la Fuente acknowledges Cape Verde as a well-structured, physical team that could be a surprise in the tournament