Injured Yamal and Williams in Spain's World Cup squad, no Real Madrid players named
Spain has included injured forwards Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams in their World Cup squad. Coach Luis de la Fuente is optimistic about their recovery in time for the tournament. Notably, this marks the first time no Real Madrid players have been selected for the squad.
- ▪Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams were included in Spain's World Cup squad despite injuries.
- ▪Spain will begin their World Cup campaign against Cape Verde on June 15.
- ▪This is the first time there will be no Real Madrid players in Spain's World Cup squad.
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