Luis de la Fuente fine-tunes details with 26 called-up players

Spain's national football team coach Luis de la Fuente has his full squad of 26 players at his disposal as they prepare for their World Cup opener against Cape Verde on June 15. This marks the second consecutive day all players have trained together.

Young talents Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams, who had begun the training camp with minor muscle injuries on May 30, were able to participate fully with their teammates at Baylor School. Both players are considered likely to see minutes, potentially coming off the bench, depending on their continued recovery and the match's dynamics. The coaching staff is prioritizing caution to avoid any risks with these players.

To finalize preparations for the crucial opening match, De la Fuente opted for a closed training session, ensuring complete privacy for the team to refine tactics and details for the game against Cape Verde. Following the session, the squad will have lunch and rest at their base in Chattanooga, Tennessee, before embarking on a bus journey to Atlanta.

The team is scheduled to depart Chattanooga at 6:00 PM local time (00:00 CEST) for Atlanta. There, they will conduct their final training session on Sunday before their highly anticipated World Cup debut. Spain's opening match is set for Monday at 18:00 CEST.