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Yamal on track for Spain's World Cup opener, says De la Fuente

Spain coach Luis de la Fuente says Lamine Yamal could be ready to feature in the Group H opener against Cape Verde on June 15, while stopping short of guaranteeing the recovering forward will start.

Kickoff StaffJune 6, 20263 min read

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Paraguay sweat on Enciso fitness after warm-up injury vs Nicaragua

Forward Julio Enciso was stretchered off in tears during Paraguay's 4-0 friendly win over Nicaragua, leaving the 22-year-old's World Cup involvement in doubt days before the opener against the USA.

Kickoff StaffJune 6, 20263 min read

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