Spain vs Cape Verde sees one of the tournament favourites get their campaign off to a hot start as they take on minnows that should be easy pickings. The Spanish national team made their way through European qualifying and look to be as healthy as they have been in some time entering this tournament, their best midfield grouping is available and their back line is fit, which could see them spring some surprises for their doubters. These are the confirmed lineups for both nations as well as the latest team news ahead of this clash.
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Spain vs Cape Verde Team News & Confirmed Lineups
Spain Team News
Manager Luis de la Fuente has confirmed that star winger pairing Nico Williams and Lamine Yamal will only feature as partial players in this one. Both ended their club seasons with muscular injuries and are going to be eased into the World Cup to ensure their fitness later in the tournament.
Those are the only main issues the coach faces that are publicly revealed, the remaining members of the squad are deemed fully fit.
Cape Verde Team News
The nation has no injuries to contend with.
Spain World Cup Squad
- Unai Simon
- David Raya
- Joan Garcia
- Pedro Porro
- Marcos Llorente
- Aymeric Laporte
- Pau Cubarsi
- Marc Pubill
- Eric Garcia
- Marc Cucurella
- Alejandro Grimaldo
- Rodri
- Martin Zubimendi
- Pedri
- Fabian Ruiz
- Mikel Merino
- Gavi
- Alex Baena
- Mikel Oyarzabal
- Lamine Yamal
- Ferran Torres
- Borja Iglesias
- Dani Olmo
- Victor Munoz
- Nico Williams
- Yeremy Pino
Cape Verde Squad
- Vozinha
- Marcio Rosa
- CJ Dos Santos
- Diney Borges
- Sidny Cabral
- Logan Costa
- Steven Moreita
- Wagner Pina
- Joao Paulo Fernandes
- Roberto Lopes
- Kevin Pires
- Ianique Tavares
- Telmo Arcanjo
- Laros Duarte
- Deroy Duarte
- Jamiro Monteiro
- Kevin Pina
- Yannick Semedo
- Gilson Benchimol
- Jovane Cabral
- Nuno da Costa
- Dailon Livramento
- Ryan Mendes
- Garry Rodrigues
- Willy Semedo
- Helio Varella
Spain Confirmed Lineup
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Cape Verde Confirmed Lineup
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