Madrid: Spain coach Luis de la Fuente has named his squad for the start of La Roja's 2026-2027 UEFA Nations League campaign, making four changes to the group crowned at the last World Cup, goal.com reports. Spain return to action following their World Cup triumph, which came on the back of their European Championship title, with a trip to face England at Wembley a week from now. It opens a run of four matches during the international break.
According to Azeri-Press News Agency, after Wembley, Spain will host Croatia on the 29th at the S¡nchez-Pizju¡n, then meet the Czech Republic in Oviedo on the 3rd. The series closes with another clash against Croatia in Split. De la Fuente kept the core of his World Cup-winning side despite the changes, sending a clear message: the national team's doors remain open to everyone, and holding a place among the world champions demands relentless excellence and competition.
The squad includes goalkeepers Unai Sim³n, David Raya, and Josep Martnez. The defensive line features Pedro Porro, Eric Garca, Pau Cubars, Laporte, Vivian, Dean Huijsen, Cucurella, and Grimaldo. The midfield boasts players like Rodri, Zubimendi, Pedri, Fabi¡n Ruiz, Mikel Merino, Dani Olmo, Baena, and Fermn L³pez. The attack is strengthened by Nico Williams, Yeremy Pino, Oyarzabal, Ferran Torres, Roberto Fern¡ndez, Lamine Yamal, and Vctor Mu±oz.