Spain coach Luis de la Fuente confirmed Lamine Yamal is 'in perfect condition' after recovering from an April 22 injury, but the Barcelona winger will likely start on the bench for Spain's World Cup opening match against Cape Verde. De la Fuente emphasized Yamal can play 'some minutes' despite not being ready for 90 minutes.

The 17-year-old sensation missed Spain's final warm-up friendly in Mexico but participated fully in Sunday's training session at Kennesaw State University. Nico Williams and Victor Muñoz also worked through injury concerns and remain available if needed. De la Fuente praised the trio's dedication to rehabilitation, noting they could feature if match demands require their involvement.

Meanwhile, left-back Marc Cucurella appears focused on Spain duties despite reports linking him to Real Madrid. ESPN reported a potential €60 million deal between Madrid and Chelsea for the defender. De la Fuente dismissed concerns, calling Cucurella 'one of the best left-backs in the world' with significant quality and potential.

Spain enters Group H competition needing strong performances against Cape Verde, Saudi Arabia, and Uruguay. Having Yamal available even as a substitute gives De la Fuente tactical flexibility as the team seeks to avoid an early slip-up in their World Cup campaign.