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·16 June 2026

Spain, hit by worrying news after their opener

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After drawing against Cape Verde, the national team returned to training, and did so without Mikel Merino.

It is time to put the opener against Cape Verde behind them and start focusing on the crucial clash against Saudi Arabia. Spain returned to training at their training center, and did so with one absence.


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Mikel Merino did not take to the training pitch and is currently a doubt for Sunday’s match, although it is very possible that he will be fit in time.

De la Fuente could reshuffle certain pieces ahead of Sunday’s match, with players such as Lamine, Nico or Dani Olmo potentially getting their chance from the start.

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