- Spain boss Luis de la Fuente has publicly backed teenage Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal — despite a recent hamstring issue — calling the World Cup “his moment” and optimistic he'll be ready to contribute.
- The 26-man squad includes other injured names (like Mikel Merino); staff will monitor fitness in camp before deciding who plays in Spain’s June 15 opener vs Cape Verde (Group H with Saudi Arabia and Uruguay).
- Notably, this is the first Spanish World Cup squad with zero Real Madrid players — a rare talking point ahead of the tournament.
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