Spain's 2026 World Cup bid hinges on Yamal

Spain is preparing to face Costa Rica in its opening match of the FIFA World Cup, relying on its rising star, Lamine Yamal, who has recovered from a thigh injury. The Spanish national team, the reigning European champions, is seeking to achieve positive results after missing out on the knockout stages since winning the World Cup in 2010. They hope to improve their performance after becoming one of the contenders to lift the trophy.