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Spain Training And Press Conference - FIFA World Cup 2026

'Perfect condition' - Yamal to return from injury in Spain's World Cup opener

Spain head coach Luis de la Fuente has delivered a massive fitness boost ahead of their World Cup opener, confirming that Lamine Yamal is in "perfect condition" to face Cape Verde. The Barcelona sensation suffered a serious injury towards the end of the 2025-26 campaign that threatened to derail his tournament debut, but he has worked hard to recover quicker than expected.

Spain vs Cabo Verde: Stream, TV channels & where to watch

How to watch the World Cup match between Spain and Cabo Verde, as well as kick-off time and team news

NYC's World Cup food scene serves samba with every match

From enchiladas to coxinha, discover the fan-favorite foods of Groups G, H and I and where to find them across New York City during the 2026 World Cup.

Ibrahimovic: Yamal worth expensive tickets at World Cup

Former Barcelona striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic has singled out Lamine Yamal as the one player he is most desperate to watch during the 2026 World Cup. The legendary Swede believes the Blaugrana youngster possesses a rare quality that makes him worth the price of admission regardless of the cost.

Cape Verde FIFA World Cup 2026 TV Schedule

GOAL’s complete Cape Verde FIFA World Cup 2026 viewing guide, including how to watch for free and without cable!

Can any of the four World Cup debutants cause a shock in '26?

Four nations will debut at the World Cup this summer, with Cape Verde, Curacao, Jordan and Uzbekistan all set to grace the grandest stage in international football for the first time. It's 16 years since a newcomer made it into the knockout stages of the tournament, when Slovakia stunned holders Italy to eliminate them in South Africa. So do any of this year's debutants have the potential to replicate such heroics?

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
8	AZ Alkmaar	22	6	6	10	36	46	-10	24	W L L D D
9	ADO Den Haag	22	6	4	12	24	45	-21	22	W L W D W
10	HERA United	22	5	5	12	24	42	-18	20	L L L W W
11	Excelsior	22	2	2	18	18	51	-33	8	L L L L W
12	NAC Breda	22	2	1	19	17	71	-54	7	L L L L L

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