Lamine Yamal to Wear Number 19 in FIFA World Cup Debut; Fitness Update Provided
Spanish footballer Lamine Yamal will wear jersey number 19 in his FIFA World Cup debut, echoing Lionel Messi's debut number. The 18-year-old has played a key role in Spain's recent successes, including Euro 2024. Spain's head coach Luis de la Fuente confirmed Yamal's potential availability for the opening match against Cape Verde despite a hamstring injury sustained in April. Spain's squad features no Real Madrid players for the first time, with Dani Olmo assigned the number 10 jersey.