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Spain’s Yamal says ‘very early, unnecessary’ to play full World Cup match

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Lamine Yamal is already mapping out his World Cup minutes, saying it's 'very early' and unnecessary to play a full match against Saudi Arabia. According to Al Jazeera English, the Spanish footballer's comment reflects his team's tactical confidence—with squad depth and early-stage positioning suggesting no need to exhaust key players when lower stakes prevail.

Source: https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2026/6/19/spains-yamal-s...

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