'Listen to this!' - stadium erupts as Lamine Yamal comes on for Spain

BBC Sport Monday 15 June 2026, 19:52 UTC 1 min read

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The Atlanta Stadium erupts as Lamine Yamal comes off the bench for Spain in their Group H fixture against Cape Verde in the 2026 World Cup.

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As Spain searched for their spark on their World Cup debut in Atlanta, the crowd waited for their star, Lamine Yamal. The European champions had their moments in this 0-0 draw -- 27 shots, seven on target, an xG (expected goals) of 2.29, with chances for Ferran Torres and Marc Cucurella very influential on the left -- but overall, Spain struggled against a brave, well-organised opponent in Cape Verde, inspired by goalkeeper Vozinha (seven saves), who turned 40 just two weeks before the World...

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'Listen to this!' - stadium erupts as Lamine Yamal comes on for Spain

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