Yamal Could Be Ready for Spain's World Cup Opener

Spanish coach Luis de la Fuente confirmed that Yamal is unlikely to feature in Thursday's match against Iraq but expects the 18-year-old to be available for the tournament opener. Yamal has been recovering from a hamstring injury sustained while taking a penalty for Barcelona on April 22. slot-chickenroad.org

Earlier this week, Yamal expressed fears about missing the World Cup, but De la Fuente's latest assessment offers hope. 'If nothing changes, he can be ready to play against Cape Verde,' the coach stated, though he noted Yamal's role might be limited initially as they evaluate his fitness.