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The Latest Breaking News from Luis De la Fuente

Guns for hire and gegenpress eggheads bring World Cup subplots aplenty

In today’s Football Daily: Shining a light on maverick managerial match-ups, and Leo Østigård’s exhaustion

The Guardian - UK

Lamine Yamal a genius ‘like Dalí or Michelangelo’, says Spain’s De la Fuente

Luis de la Fuente urged people not to compare Lamine Yamal to Lionel Messi, Diego Maradona or ‘anyone’ – but said he was like two famous artists

The Guardian - UK

Spain v Cape Verde LIVE: World Cup debutants earn famous draw against struggling La Roja

Spain 0-0 Cape Verde: A heroic defensive effort ensured the game remained level

The Independent UK

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Lamine Yamal fitness concerns addressed by Luis de la Fuente ahead of Spain vs Cape Verde

Spain kick off their World Cup 2026 campaign against Cape Verde amid Lamine Yamal's recent injury struggles

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Spain vs Cape Verde World Cup Preview: Yamal and Nico Williams Fitness Doubts Add Betting Value

Spain face Cape Verde in Group H of the 2026 World Cup at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on June 15, with a 12:00 p.m. ET kickoff. Spain enter as tournament co-favorites and reigning European champions, priced at -1000 at BetOnline, while Cape Verde make their first ever World Cup appearance…

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Spain vs. Cabo Verde—World Cup: Preview, Predictions and Lineups

The European champion gets its World Cup campaign away against a debutant.

Sports Illustrated

Spain Predicted Lineup vs. Cabo Verde: World Cup Group H

Lamine Yamal has trained in the build-up to La Roja’s World Cup opener.

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‘We’re the same as we were then’: bullish Spain confident of repeating Euros success

Squad has evolved since 2024 but the European champions are happy to embrace the tag of tournament favourites

The Guardian - UK

‘Unexpected’ performances, elite-level experience and vision: How to appoint an international manager

SPECIAL REPORT: After two comparative surprise packages at international level, Luis De La Fuente and Lionel Scaloni, won the last Euros and World Cup at the expense of more established names, Miguel Delaney finds out what national teams are really looking for and the process behind picking a manager

The Independent UK

Spain vs Cape Verde World Cup 2026 Predictions and Picks

Spain host Cape Verde in Atlanta on June 15 in their Group H opener. Our pick: Spain win and over 3.5 goals against a side making its World Cup debut.

Sports Lens

World Cup 2026: Guardian writers’ predictions for the tournament

From teenage wonderkids to tracking the world’s largest coffee pot, our team of writers outline their expectations for the jamboree in North America

The Guardian - UK

How Spain have developed ‘tiki-taka 2.0’ in pursuit of World Cup glory

WORLD CUP 2026: Though many saw Spain’s Euro 2024 triumph as a move away from the famed ‘tiki-taka’ style, Chris Wilson argues that Luis de la Fuente has simply created a more modern version – that could lead La Roja to another World Cup

The Independent UK

Lamine Yamal ‘on track’ for Spain’s World Cup opener

The Barcelona winger has been out since April with a hamstring problem

The Independent UK

Luis de la Fuente: ‘The appreciation for Spanish coaches should have happened ages ago’

Spain manager on the values behind the nation’s coaching culture, the joy of teaching and Lamine Yamal’s otherworldly talents

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The Independent UK

World Cup 2026 – Group H guide: Favourites Spain take on Uruguay as Cape Verde fairytale begins

European champions Spain head to North America as favourites as they look to win a second World Cup

Sports Illustrated

Spain Manager Predicts When Lamine Yamal Will Make World Cup Debut

The Barcelona superstar was unsurprisingly included on the 2026 roster, despite his injury.

The Guardian - US

Zero Real Madrid players in Spain World Cup squad as injured Lamine Yamal makes cut

Spain will go to the World Cup without a single Real Madrid player for the first time in their history as Luis de la Fuente named his squad for this summer’s tournament

Sports Illustrated

Spain World Cup Roster Sets Shock Record With Real Madrid Omissions

No Real Madrid player was included in Luis de la Fuente’s final 26-man roster.

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Yamal headlines Spain squad as Real Madrid stars miss World Cup cut

Spain coach Luis de la Fuente named teenage sensation Lamine Yamal to his 2026 World Cup squad on Monday, while recalling Mikel Merino and Gavi after injury layoffs and excluding Real Madrid players for the first time in the nation’s World Cup history.

Sports Illustrated

Spain 2026 World Cup Preview: Dizzying Expectations for European Champions

The European champions are favored by many to win their second World Cup.

Sports Illustrated

2026 World Cup: The Favorites to Win the Golden Glove—Ranked

Plenty of world-class goalkeepers travel to North America for this summer’s event.

Sports Illustrated

‘Not Easy’—Hansi Flick Gives Verdict on Lamine Yamal 2026 World Cup Chances

The Barcelona gem is in a race against the clock to be healthy for his first career World Cup.

Sports Illustrated

CONMEBOL President Declares Argentina, Messi the Finalissima Winner, Spain Bites Back

Spain’s manager has responded to the CONMEBOL president.

Sports Illustrated

Spain vs. Turkiye—2026 World Cup Qualifier: Preview, Predictions and Lineups

A miracle is required for Luis de la Fuente’s side not to qualify automatically.

Sports Illustrated

Real Madrid Star Rules on Lamine Yamal Over Spain ‘Betrayal’

Spain manager Luis de la Fuente reportedly played the role of an unlikely peacemaker.

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