Spain v Cape Verde LIVE: World Cup debutants earn famous draw against struggling La Roja Spain 0-0 Cape Verde: A heroic defensive effort ensured the game remained level The Independent UK · Jun 15
Lamine Yamal fitness concerns addressed by Luis de la Fuente ahead of Spain vs Cape Verde Spain kick off their World Cup 2026 campaign against Cape Verde amid Lamine Yamal's recent injury struggles FourFourTwo · Jun 15
Spain vs Cape Verde World Cup Preview: Yamal and Nico Williams Fitness Doubts Add Betting Value Spain face Cape Verde in Group H of the 2026 World Cup at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on June 15, with a 12:00 p.m. ET kickoff. Spain enter as tournament co-favorites and reigning European champions, priced at -1000 at BetOnline, while Cape Verde make their first ever World Cup appearance… Sports Lens · Jun 15
Spain vs. Cabo Verde—World Cup: Preview, Predictions and Lineups The European champion gets its World Cup campaign away against a debutant. Sports Illustrated · Jun 15
Spain Predicted Lineup vs. Cabo Verde: World Cup Group H Lamine Yamal has trained in the build-up to La Roja’s World Cup opener. Sports Illustrated · Jun 14
‘We’re the same as we were then’: bullish Spain confident of repeating Euros success Squad has evolved since 2024 but the European champions are happy to embrace the tag of tournament favourites The Guardian - UK · Jun 14
‘Unexpected’ performances, elite-level experience and vision: How to appoint an international manager SPECIAL REPORT: After two comparative surprise packages at international level, Luis De La Fuente and Lionel Scaloni, won the last Euros and World Cup at the expense of more established names, Miguel Delaney finds out what national teams are really looking for and the process behind picking a manager The Independent UK · Jun 12
Spain vs Cape Verde World Cup 2026 Predictions and Picks Spain host Cape Verde in Atlanta on June 15 in their Group H opener. Our pick: Spain win and over 3.5 goals against a side making its World Cup debut. Sports Lens · Jun 11
World Cup 2026: Guardian writers’ predictions for the tournament From teenage wonderkids to tracking the world’s largest coffee pot, our team of writers outline their expectations for the jamboree in North America The Guardian - UK · Jun 10
How Spain have developed ‘tiki-taka 2.0’ in pursuit of World Cup glory WORLD CUP 2026: Though many saw Spain’s Euro 2024 triumph as a move away from the famed ‘tiki-taka’ style, Chris Wilson argues that Luis de la Fuente has simply created a more modern version – that could lead La Roja to another World Cup The Independent UK · Jun 10
Lamine Yamal ‘on track’ for Spain’s World Cup opener The Barcelona winger has been out since April with a hamstring problem The Independent UK · Jun 8
Luis de la Fuente: ‘The appreciation for Spanish coaches should have happened ages ago’ Spain manager on the values behind the nation’s coaching culture, the joy of teaching and Lamine Yamal’s otherworldly talents The Guardian - UK · Jun 7
World Cup 2026 – Group H guide: Favourites Spain take on Uruguay as Cape Verde fairytale begins European champions Spain head to North America as favourites as they look to win a second World Cup The Independent UK · Jun 5
Spain Manager Predicts When Lamine Yamal Will Make World Cup Debut The Barcelona superstar was unsurprisingly included on the 2026 roster, despite his injury. Sports Illustrated · May 25
The Guardian - US · May 25 Zero Real Madrid players in Spain World Cup squad as injured Lamine Yamal makes cut Spain will go to the World Cup without a single Real Madrid player for the first time in their history as Luis de la Fuente named his squad for this summer’s tournament
Sports Illustrated · May 25 Spain World Cup Roster Sets Shock Record With Real Madrid Omissions No Real Madrid player was included in Luis de la Fuente’s final 26-man roster.
France 24 · May 25 Yamal headlines Spain squad as Real Madrid stars miss World Cup cut Spain coach Luis de la Fuente named teenage sensation Lamine Yamal to his 2026 World Cup squad on Monday, while recalling Mikel Merino and Gavi after injury layoffs and excluding Real Madrid players for the first time in the nation’s World Cup history.
Sports Illustrated · May 14 Spain 2026 World Cup Preview: Dizzying Expectations for European Champions The European champions are favored by many to win their second World Cup.
Sports Illustrated · Apr 28 2026 World Cup: The Favorites to Win the Golden Glove—Ranked Plenty of world-class goalkeepers travel to North America for this summer’s event.
Sports Illustrated · Apr 25 ‘Not Easy’—Hansi Flick Gives Verdict on Lamine Yamal 2026 World Cup Chances The Barcelona gem is in a race against the clock to be healthy for his first career World Cup.
Sports Illustrated · Mar 21 CONMEBOL President Declares Argentina, Messi the Finalissima Winner, Spain Bites Back Spain’s manager has responded to the CONMEBOL president.
Sports Illustrated · Nov 18, 2025 Spain vs. Turkiye—2026 World Cup Qualifier: Preview, Predictions and Lineups A miracle is required for Luis de la Fuente’s side not to qualify automatically.
Sports Illustrated · Nov 13, 2025 Real Madrid Star Rules on Lamine Yamal Over Spain ‘Betrayal’ Spain manager Luis de la Fuente reportedly played the role of an unlikely peacemaker.
Sports Illustrated · Nov 7, 2025 Spain’s Plan for Injury-Hit Lamine Yamal Revealed The national team’s prior use of the teenager has caused tension with Barcelona.
Sports Illustrated · Oct 12, 2025 Dani Olmo Offers Clasico Injury Hint As Spain Manager Sparks Barcelona Fury With Latest Comments Barcelona are said to have significant concerns over Spain’s management of injured players.