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Club Representation in Spain's Squad
Number of players selected from top clubs for the World Cup.
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Lamine Yamal headlines Spain World Cup squad without Real Madrid players
Spain manager Luis de la Fuente has named his 26-man World Cup squad, as La Roja seek their second ever star on their shirt. De la Fuente himself has described Spain as one of the favourites for the tournament, and the Euro 2024 champions certainly part at the front of the peloton with France, England and Argentina.The build-up to the World Cup has been plagued by injury doubts, with Mikle Merino having only just recovered from injury after several months out. Similarly, Nico Williams and Lamine Yamal are both coming back from hamstring injuries that ruled them out of the final weeks of the LaLiga season. Worse still, Fermin Lopez has been ruled out after a metatarsal fracture.AdvertisementDe la Fuente drops Dean Huijsen, includes GaviGavi has featured for just a single minute for Spain last summer during the Nations League semi-finals since his cruciate ligament injury in 2023, but has been included in the squad by de la Fuente. Barcelona teammates Eric Garcia and Joan Garcia have also made the 26-man squad, despite relatively meagre involvement in recent years. Atletico Madrid defender Marc Pubill has also made it into the squad after a breakout season at centre-back.Meanwhile up front, Celta Vigo forward Borja Iglesias has been given the call-up as La Roja’s target man alternative, and Osasuna’s Victor Munoz retains his spot in the squad after impressing in the March international break, his first appearances for Spain.With Garcia’s inclusion comes one of the headline absences from the squad, as Real Madrid’s Dean Huijsen misses out. It means that for the first time in history, as per Marca, Spain will go to the World Cup without a Real Madrid player in the squad. Long-time third-choice goalkeeper Alex Remiro has also missed out in favour of Joan Garcia, following the latter’s excellent season at Barcelona.AdvertisementPubill’s inclusion also sees club teammate Robin Le Normand drop out of the team, which combined with Dani Carvajal’s absence, and Alvaro Morata’s exit from recent Spain squads, makes it three players from their starting XI in the Euro 2024 final that have not been included.De la Fuente names nine ‘support players’De la Fuente also revealed that nine players would be part of their training camp in Spain before departing for the United States. Should there be injuries to those in the squad, those players would automatically become favourites to come into the squad. Those players are Marc Bernal, Javi Rodriguez, Jesus Rodriguez, Leo Roman, ...
Yamal in Spain's World Cup squad but no room for Real Madrid players
Yamal, one of eight Barcelona players named in the 26-man squad, with seven Arsenal players picked by Luis de la Fuente.Lamine Yamal has been included in Spain’s squad for the FIFA World Cup, named by coach Luis de la Fuente, who also included Arsenal midfielder Mikel Merino in the European champions’ roster after his recent return from injury.For the first time since 1950, Spain’s World Cup squad will not include a Real Madrid player as De la Fuente opted against naming one in his 26-man squad announced on Monday.Real Madrid’s Dean Huijsen was dropped due to an injury, and veteran Dani Carvajal was also excluded after struggling through an injury-hit campaign.Along with teenage Barcelona star Yamal, Athletic Bilbao’s Nico Williams played a key role as Spain won Euro 2024, and he is in the squad despite a season badly disrupted by fitness issues.Yamal, 18, is a doubt for the first matches of the tournament after suffering a hamstring injury with Barca, which has kept him out since late April.De la Fuente played down the absence of Madrid’s players, preferring to highlight those who are in the squad.“I’m the manager, and I don’t look at where the players come from. They’re national team players; I don’t look at one club or another. I don’t have the same local bias that a fan might have. All I want is for these players to feel proud to represent the national team,” De la Fuente told reporters.In addition to Yamal, Barcelona’s contingent includes Joan Garcia, Pau Cubarsi, Eric Garcia, Gavi, Pedri, Dani Olmo and Ferran Torres, while seven players called up are based in the Premier League.“Excitement is the keyword. Passion,” De la Fuente said.“The reaction of people all over Spain – adults and children alike – is that they are fully behind the national team. It is an honour for me to represent the national team.”Arsenal provide three of Spain’s Premier League-based players in goalkeeper David Raya and midfielders Martin Zubimendi and Mikel Merino, while Manchester City’s Rodri gives De la Fuente a commanding presence in midfield.The coach also addressed the injury concern regarding Yamal and Williams, who will arrive at the tournament nursing hamstring issues.“We’re very relaxed. Barring any setbacks, we’ll have everyone available from the very first match. We’re in close contact with the clubs’ medical teams,” he said.“We’ll call on them when we deem it appropriate. I’d like to reiterate that we’ll have everyone in top form and we’ll be able to enjoy wa...
Injured Yamal and Williams in Spain's World Cup squad, no Real Madrid ...
FILE -Spain's Nico Williams eyes the ball prior the start of the Nations League final soccer match between Portugal and Spain at the Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany, June 8, 2025.Matthias Schrader/APMADRID (AP) — Injured forwards Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams were included Monday in Spain's World Cup squad.Yamal and Williams sustained muscle injuries late in the season but coach Luis de la Fuente said he expects them to be fit for the start of the World Cup.Article continues below this adSpain opens its campaign against Cape Verde in Group H on June 15 in Atlanta. It then faces Saudi Arabia on June 21 in Atlanta and Uruguay on June 26 in Guadalajara, Mexico.For the first time there won’t be a Real Madrid player in a Spain World Cup party. Defender Dean Huijsen was among the contenders for a place but he was left out by De la Fuente.Out as expected was Barcelona midfielder Fermín López, who sustained a fracture on his right foot this month.Midfielder Mikel Merino, who played only once for Arsenal since injuring his foot in January, is back in the Spain squad. Also included despite a recent injury is Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Fabián Ruiz.Article continues below this adSpain’s preparations will begin on Saturday. It plays warmup matches against Iraq on June 4 and Peru on June 9.It rebounded from a round-of-16 elimination by Morocco at the 2022 World Cup by winning Euro 2024 in Germany. La Roja also won the 2023 Nations League and was runner-up to Portugal in the 2025 edition.Spain hasn’t gone further than the last 16 in the World Cup since its lone title triumph in 2010.___Article continues below this adSquad:Goalkeepers: Unai Simón (Athletic Bilbao), David Raya (Arsenal), Joan García (Barcelona)Defenders: Marc Cucurella (Chelsea), Alejandro Grimaldo (Bayer Leverkusen), Marcos Llorente (Atletico Madrid), Pau Cubarsí (Barcelona), Aymeric Laporte (Athletic Bilbao), Pedro Porro (Tottenham), Eric García (Barcelona), Marc Pubill (Atletico Madrid)Midfielders: Rodri (Manchester City), Martín Zubimendi (Arsenal), Pedri (Barcelona), Dani Olmo (Barcelona), Mikel Merino (Arsenal), Fabián Ruiz (Paris Saint-Germain), Gavi (Barcelona)Article continues below this adForwards: Lamine Yamal (Barcelona), Ferran Torres (Barcelona), Yéremi Pino (Crystal Palace), Mikel Oyarzabal (Real Sociedad), Víctor Muñoz (Osasuna), Alex Baena (Atletico Madrid), Borja Iglesias (Celta Vigo), Nico Williams (Athletic Bilbao).
Lamine Yamal headlines Spain's FIFA World Cup 2026 squad; No Real ...
Lamine Yamal leads Spain's squad for the 2026 World Cup named by coach Luis de la Fuente on Monday, which also included Arsenal midfielder Mikel Merino after his recent return from injury.Lamine Yamal for Spain. (AFP)For the first time at a World Cup, the Spain squad will not feature a Real Madrid player with Dean Huijsen dropped and veteran Dani Carvajal also excluded after struggling through an injury-hit campaign.Merino, a favourite of coach De la Fuente, appeared as a substitute for the Gunners against Crystal Palace on Sunday in their final Premier League match, for his first appearance since January after a foot fracture.De La Fuente also called up defenders Eric Garcia and Marc Pubill after impressive seasons with Barcelona and Atletico Madrid respectively, deciding to leave out Huijsen and Atletico's Robin Le Normand.Also Read: Cristiano Ronaldo’s last shot: Portugal’s golden generation chase World Cup glory with grief, belief and destinyAlong with teenager Barca star Yamal, Athletic Bilbao's Nico Williams played a key role as Spain won Euro 2024, and he is in the squad despite a season badly disrupted by fitness issues.Yamal, 18, is a doubt for the first matches of the tournament after suffering a hamstring injury with Barca which has kept him out since late April.Spain squad for FIFA 2026 World CupGoalkeepers: Unai Simon (Athletic Bilbao), David Raya (Arsenal/ENG), Joan Garcia (Barcelona)Defenders: Marcos Llorente, Marc Pubill (Atlético Madrid), Pedro Porro (Tottenham/ENG), Aymeric Laporte (Athletic Bilbao), Eric García, Pau Cubarsí (Barcelona), Marc Cucurella (Chelsea/ENG), Alejandro Grimaldo (Bayer Leverkusen/GER)Midfielders: Rodri (Manchester City/ENG), Martin Zubimendi, Mikel Merino (Arsenal/ENG), Pedri, Gavi (Barcelona), Fabian Ruiz (Paris Saint-Germain/FRA), Alex Baena (Atletico Madrid)Forwards: Yeremy Pino (Crystal Palace/ENG), Víctor Muñoz (Osasuna), Mikel Oyarzabal (Real Sociedad), Ferran Torres, Lamine Yamal, Dani Olmo (Barcelona), Nico Williams (Athletic Bilbao), Borja Iglesias (Celta Vigo)
