After Spain's disappointing draw in their opener against Cape Verde, speculation is, whether or not Lamine Yamal will start against Saudi Arabia.

Confirming the earlier developments, Spain head coach Luis de la Fuente benched teenage winger Lamine Yamal for their FIFA World Cup 2026 opener against minnows Cape Verde in Atlanta.

Wingers Nico Williams and Victor Munoz are also fit enough only for a place on the bench, limiting De La Fuente's options in wide areas.

With legends like Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, and Neymar Jr set to feature in what could be their final World Cup, Lamine Yamal stands on the brink of what promises to be a remarkable and record-breaking career.

Luis de la Fuente's Spain aim to become the first team to clinch world, continental and Olympic titles simultaneously.

Teenage Barcelona star Lamine Yamal and fellow winger Nico Williams will be available for Spain's World Cup opener against debutants Cape Verde on June 15, coach Luis de la Fuente said on Sunday.

Despite being only 18 years old, Lamine Yamal will be carrying the responsibility of a seasoned veteran when Spain enters the World Cup seeking its second world title.

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo will play at a record sixth World Cup in 2026, but years from now the tournament may instead be remembered as Lamine Yamal's first.

Barcelona star Lamine Yamal has set his sights on joining the ranks of football's all-time greats, Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi, not by being compared to them, but by being mentioned alongside them.

Injured forwards Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams were included Monday in Spain's World Cup squad but, for the first time, La Roja won't be traveling with any Real Madrid players