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De la Fuente says Williams and Yamal will start on the bench for Spain's World Cup opener
How 2 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
100% centerFirst reported by Mako · Jun 14, 2026
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What happened
- 01Spain opens the 2026 World Cup against Cape Verde in Atlanta on Monday at 19:00.
- 02Lamine Yamal is fit after a hamstring injury but is not ready to start.
- 03Nico Williams is also expected to begin on the bench.
- 04De la Fuente called Spain's midfield the best in the world.
- 05He said Marc Cucurella's rumored Real Madrid move will not distract him.
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