AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoSpain World Cup Fitness Watch: Spain coach Luis de la Fuente says Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams “should be fit” for the June 15 opener against Cape Verde in Atlanta, though both will miss the warm-up friendly vs Iraq as they recover from hamstring injuries. Cape Verde’s Debut Group: Cape Verde’s first World Cup campaign pits them against Spain, Uruguay and Saudi Arabia, with coach Pedro Leitão Brito (Bubista) saying the team is “relaxed” about facing top-ranked opponents. World Cup by the Numbers: FIFA has confirmed record squads of 1,248 players from 48 nations, including debutants Cape Verde, Curaçao, Jordan and Uzbekistan, plus 891 first-timers. Veterans Still in the Mix: A new tournament record notes seven players over 40, including Cape Verde’s Josimar Díaz Vozinha turning 40 this week. West Africa Power Boost: The World Bank says a regional power integration programme is expanding cross-border electricity trading across 15 West African countries, including Cape Verde, with millions gaining access since 2019. Ticket Resale Row: SeatGeek and StubHub deny FIFA collusion after claims of unusual bulk ticket availability for the Saudi Arabia–Cape Verde match in Houston.
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