Yamal available for Spain’s World Cup opener

Spain's World Cup campaign receives a significant boost with the imminent return of teenage sensations Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams. Coach Luis de la Fuente confirmed on Sunday that both wingers will be available for Spain's opening match against debutants Cape Verde on June 15.

Yamal, the young Barcelona star, and Athletic Bilbao's Williams both sustained hamstring injuries towards the end of their club seasons. Their recovery is a welcome development for the European champions, who are considered among the favorites for the tournament held in Canada, Mexico, and the United States.

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We regret that they are not here with us, but the medical and physical conditioning staff advised them to stay there.

Osasuna winger Victor Munoz is also expected to be fit for Spain's first game. While these key players did not participate in Monday's friendly against Peru, they remained at the team's training camp in the United States to focus on their rehabilitation.

"We regret that they are not here with us, but the medical and physical conditioning staff advised them to stay there," De la Fuente stated. "All three should be available for the next match… they are progressing well in their recovery and are doing very well." The 18-year-old Yamal is anticipated to be one of the standout performers in the tournament.

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All three should be available for the next match… they are progressing well in their recovery and are doing very well.