Spain lineup vs. Turkey: Predicted La Roja XI for World Cup qualifier including Lamine Yamal decision

Lamine Yamal is set to be available for Spain's 2026 World Cup qualifier against Turkey on Sunday night.

The Barcelona attacker was substituted in the latter stages of Thursday's 3-0 win over Bulgaria with a back issue, but La Roja head coach Luis de la Fuente is expecting the 18-year-old to be available for the team's next game.

As a result, Spain could be unchanged for their second match in Group E, with Mikel Oyarzabal set to keep his spot at centre-forward after being one of the goalscorers against Bulgaria.

Mikel Merino also made the most of his opportunity in midfield, finding the back of the net, and he should start, as Rodri is still being eased back in following a long-term knee injury.

Dani Carvajal is an option to play at right-back, but Pedro Porro is again expected to get the nod, while Robin Le Normand's strong performance on Thursday could see him feature over Pau Cubarsi.

Dani Olmo is another in contention to be introduced into the side, but Nico Williams is likely to feature alongside Oyarzabal and Yamal in the final third of the field once again.

Barcelona's Pedri is also a certain starter, while Athletic Bilbao's Unai Simon is expected to feature between the sticks despite David Raya's excellent form for Arsenal in the early stages of the new Premier League campaign.

Spain possible starting lineup: Simon; Porro, Le Normand, Huijsen, Cucurella; Merino, Zubimendi, Pedri; Yamal, Oyarzabal, N Williams