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Second-string Spain held by Iraq in low-key World Cup send-off

European champions Spain were ‌held to a 1-1 draw by Iraq in a World Cup warm-up in A Coruna on Thursday, with manager Luis de la Fuente resting several key players before their final friendly against Peru in Puebla, Mexico, on Monday. De la Fuente left out Lamine Yamal, Nico Williams, David Raya, Victor Munoz, Marc Cucurella, Pedri, Fabian Ruiz, Martin Zubimendi, Rodri and Mikel ‌Oyarzabal because ‌of fitness concerns, leaving Spain ‌with ⁠a heavily rotated ⁠starting line-up. The result was a subdued send-off for Spain on home soil before they travel to North America on Friday.

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