Madrid: The Spanish national team already has its official squad for the 2026 World Cup, Yahoo Sports reports. This Monday (25), Luis de la Fuente announced the call-up list, keeping the core of the European champions while also including changes, surprises, and important decisions after a very demanding season. For the first time in history, there is not a single Real Madrid player!
According to Azeri-Press News Agency, the core of the team that won Euro 2024 remains the backbone of the national side. Players such as Rodri, Pedri, Fabi¡n Ruiz, Dani Olmo, and Lamine Yamal continue to be key pieces in the project. Luis de la Fuente prioritized current form and fitness, which led to some notable absences and the inclusion of players who stood out during the season.
In goal, defense, and midfield, the team keeps a very familiar structure. Up front, Spain is betting on pace, flair, and young talent to compete at the highest level. The goalkeepers selected are Unai Sim³n (Athletic Club), David Raya (Arsenal FC), and Joan Garca (FC Barcelona).
The defenders include Pedro Porro (Tottenham Hotspur), Marcos Llorente (Atl©tico de Madrid), Marc Cucurella (Chelsea FC), lex Grimaldo (Bayer Leverkusen), Pau Cubars (FC Barcelona), Aymeric Laporte (Al-Nassr FC), Eric Garca (FC Barcelona), and Marc Pubill (Atl©tico de Madrid).
In the midfield, Rodri (Manchester City FC), Martn Zubimendi (Arsenal FC), Pedri (FC Barcelona), Fabi¡n Ruiz (Paris Saint-Germain), Gavi (FC Barcelona), lex Baena (Atl©tico de Madrid), and Mikel Merino (Arsenal FC) have been included.
The forwards list features Lamine Yamal (FC Barcelona), Dani Olmo (FC Barcelona), Nico Williams (Athletic Club), Ferran Torres (FC Barcelona), Mikel Oyarzabal (Real Sociedad), Yeremy Pino (Crystal Palace FC), and Borja Iglesias (RC Celta de Vigo).