Lamine Yamal returns to full training as Spain prepares for World Cup debut

Spain's World Cup campaign begins with positive news as Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams completed their first full training session with the squad. According to multiple sources, both players are now available for Spain's opener against Cabo Verde on June 15. However, there is disagreement on whether Yamal will start. Some reports (El Nacional) indicate he 'apunta a la titularidad,' while ABC.es notes that 'ni Lamine Yamal ni Nico Williams serán titulares frente a Cabo Verde' to avoid risks. The debate over Spain's goalkeeping position continues. Unai Simón acknowledged the 'debate' over who will start, saying 'no sé quién va a jugar contra Cabo Verde' (Infobae). Meanwhile, Spain arrives as one of the favorites, having won Euro 2024 and maintained a 30-match unbeaten streak in regulation (Portafolio). CNN Español lists Spain alongside France, England, and Brazil as top contenders. Elsewhere, Gilberto Mora of Mexico became the youngest player in tournament history at 16, surpassing records held by Pelé and Lamine Yamal (El Confidencial). The expanded 48-team tournament, co-hosted by the US, Canada, and Mexico, features 104 matches and increases the likelihood of mismatches, as noted by La Vanguardia.