Los Angeles, July 2 -- Spain manager Luis de la Fuente has named a formidable starting lineup for La Roja's highly anticipated FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 clash against Austria, a selection that sees teenage sensations Lamine Yamal and Pau Cubarsi make football history before kickoff.

Yamal has successfully recovered from a recent hamstring injury and returns to spearhead the attack. Meanwhile, Cubarsi retains his spot at the heart of the defence, continuing his impressive run after playing every single minute of Spain's campaign so far.

According to statistics from Opta Joe, the inclusion of the two Barcelona prodigies marks the first time in 68 years that two teenagers have started a FIFA World Cup knockout match together for the ...