Luis de la Fuente, coach of the Spain national team, announced yesterday the final Spain squad for the 2026 World Cup, which includes 26 players to participate in the finals hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico from June 11 to July 19, 2026.
This list is exceptional due to the complete absence of Real Madrid players from the Spanish national team, a historic precedent that has never occurred before, raising questions about the reasons behind this sudden decision by De La Fuente.
Spain’s World Cup squad includes the goalkeepers: Unai Simón, David Raya, Juan García.
In defense: Marc Cucurella, Alejandro Grimaldo, Pau Cubarsí, Aymeric Laporte, Marc Pujol, Marcos Llorente, Pedro Porro.
The midfield includes: Mikel Merino, Pedri, Fabián Ruiz, Martín Zubimendi, Gavi, Rodri Hernández, Álex Baena, Merino.
Leading the attack: Mikel Oyarzabal, Dani Olmo, Nico Williams, Yeremi Pino, Ferran Torres, Borja Iglesias, Víctor Muñoz, Lamin Yamal.
The Spanish team is strongly preparing for this major global tournament, placed in Group H alongside strong teams such as Saudi Arabia, Uruguay, and Cape Verde.
Football fans are eagerly watching the impact of the absence of Real Madrid players on La Roja’s performance in the World Cup and the fans’ hopes for positive results with this new lineup announced by De La Fuente in Spain’s World Cup squad.
