Yamal starts for Spain against Saudi Arabia

ATLANTA, June 21 (Reuters) - Lamine Yamal makes his first start since April, with the 18-year-old winger in the Spain side to play Saudi Arabia in the World Cup Group H match on Sunday, as coach Luis de la Fuente makes four changes from the team which started the scoreless draw with Cape Verde.

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Mazraoui Hints at Early Retirement to Pursue Spiritual Calling

Morocco and Manchester United defender Noussair Mazraoui has surprised the football world after hinting that he could retire from professional football following the 2026 FIFA World Cup in order to focus on his religious aspirations.

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Ivory Coast coach says experience was the difference in World Cup loss to Germany

Ivory Coast coach Emerse Fae said he was frustrated by the team's 2-1 defeat to Germany in a close World Cup encounter that he put down to a lack of experience, but took pride in the fight shown by his players.

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Saudi hopes of shock against Spain will be boosted without Yamal and Williams

Saudi Arabia's chances of pulling off a surprise result against Spain at the World Cup on Sunday depend heavily on whether Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams line up for the opponents, coach Georgios Donis said on the eve of the game.

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Cape Verde's World Cup campaign for underdogs all over Africa, says coach

Cape Verde coach Bubista is hoping that his team's bid to show they can be competitive at the World Cup will inspire underdogs all over Africa to believe there are no limits to their dreams.

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Keeper Room shines as Curacao hold Ecuador for historic World Cup draw

Tiny Curacao battled to a 0-0 draw with Ecuador to earn the first World Cup point in the Caribbean island's history on Saturday after an outstanding performance from goalkeeper Eloy Room enabled them to celebrate a landmark day.