Spain's Lamins Yamal defends team after 0‑0 World Cup draw with Cape Verde

Teenage forward Lamins Yamal responded sharply to media criticism of Spain after the national team were held to a 0‑0 draw by Cape Verde in their opening World Cup match. Yamal said journalists were rushing to conclusions, stressing that the tournament was only at its first group stage.

He told reporters, “You want to know who will win by July 19, but you want to know today,” urging patience and noting that Spain and Portugal each have one point while Argentina and France have already recorded wins. Yamal emphasized that it was too early to judge Spain’s prospects.