Spain supervisor Luis de la Fuente has named his 26-man squad for the 2026 World Cup, with the European champions heading to North America among the many favourites to raise the trophy.
La Roja are aiming to win the competitors for under the second time of their historical past, having beforehand triumphed in 2010.
There had been harm issues surrounding a number of key gamers within the build-up to the match, with Mikel Merino, Nico Williams and Lamine Yamal all recovering from current health points.
Barcelona midfielder Fermin Lopez has missed out fully after struggling a metatarsal fracture.
Gavi returns as Huijsen misses out
One of many main speaking factors from De la Fuente’s choice is the inclusion of Gavi, who has barely featured for Spain since struggling a severe knee harm in 2023.
The Barcelona midfielder performed only one minute throughout final summer time’s Nations League semi-finals however has now been introduced again into the squad for the World Cup.
Barcelona team-mates Eric Garcia and Joan Garcia have additionally been included, whereas Atletico Madrid defender Marc Pubill earns a spot after a powerful breakthrough marketing campaign.
Additional ahead, veteran striker Borja Iglesias has been chosen to supply Spain a extra bodily attacking choice, whereas Osasuna ahead Victor Munoz retains his place after impressing throughout the March worldwide break.
No Actual Madrid gamers included
Essentially the most notable omission is Dean Huijsen, with the Actual Madrid defender ignored regardless of sturdy performances this season.
In accordance with studies in Spain, it means the nationwide workforce will head to a World Cup and not using a Actual Madrid participant within the squad for the primary time ever.
Goalkeeper Alex Remiro additionally misses out, with Joan Garcia most popular as De la Fuente’s third-choice keeper.
The absence of Huijsen, Dani Carvajal and Alvaro Morata means three gamers who began the Euro 2024 closing will not be a part of the squad.
Assist gamers named for coaching camp
De la Fuente has additionally confirmed 9 further gamers will prepare with the squad earlier than they journey to the US.
These gamers may very well be drafted into the ultimate squad if accidents happen earlier than the match begins.
The help group consists of Marc Bernal, Javi Rodriguez, Jesus Rodriguez, Leo Roman, Gonzalo Garcia, Sergio Gomez, Jon Martin, Benat Turrientes and Javi Guerra.
Spain’s World Cup squad in full
Goalkeepers: Unai Simon (Athletic Membership), David Raya (Arsenal), Joan Garcia (Barcelona)
Defenders: Marcos Llorente (Atletico Madrid), Pedro Porro (Tottenham), Eric Garcia (Barcelona), Marc Pubill (Atletico Madrid), Aymeric Laporte (Al Nassr), Pau Cubarsi (Barcelona), Marc Cucurella (Chelsea), Alejandro Grimaldo (Bayer Leverkusen)
Midfielders: Pedri (Barcelona), Fabian Ruiz (Paris Saint-Germain), Martin Zubimendi (Actual Sociedad), Gavi (Barcelona), Rodri Hernandez (Manchester Metropolis), Alex Baena (Villarreal), Mikel Merino (Arsenal)
Forwards: Mikel Oyarzabal (Actual Sociedad), Dani Olmo (Barcelona), Nico Williams (Athletic Membership), Yeremy Pino (Villarreal), Ferran Torres (Barcelona), Borja Iglesias (Celta Vigo), Victor Munoz (Osasuna), Lamine Yamal (Barcelona)
