On Monday, Spain announced its 26-member squad for the FIFA World Cup 2026, which includes 18-year-old Lamine Yamal, despite fitness concerns. The FIFA World Cup 2026 begins on June 11. This football extravaganza is to be played in the USA, Mexico, and Canada. Spain head coach Luis de la Fuente has selected a balanced team that won the UEFA Euro 2024 title.
Lamine Yamal, who plays for FC Barcelona, is expected to be an offensive force for the Spanish national football team. However, there are also reports that the young sensation will miss La Roja's (the Spanish national team) first group-stage match due to injury.
Midfielder Fermín López underwent surgery last week after suffering a fifth metatarsal foot fracture, forcing him to sit out the World Cup. Spain's midfield includes players like Pedri, Rodri, and Fabián Ruiz, who will form the backbone of the team. At the same time, Nico Williams, Dani Olmo, and Ferran Torres will provide attacking threat at the back end with their creativity and speed.
Before beginning their World Cup campaign, the Spanish national football team will play two friendly matches against the Iraq and Peru national football teams on June 4 and 8. Spain is drawn in Group H of the FIFA World Cup 2026 along with the national teams of Cape Verde, Saudi Arabia, and Uruguay. They will play their first match against Cape Verde on June 15.
Spain's squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup:
- Goalkeepers: Unai Simón, David Raya, Joan García.
- Defenders: Marc Cucurella, Alejandro Grimaldo, Pau Cuberz, Aymeric Laporte, Marc Pubil, Eric García, Marcos Llorente, Pedro Porro.
- Midfielders: Pedri, Fabián Ruiz, Martín Zubimendi, Gavi, Rodri, Álex Baena, Mikel Merino, Mikel Oyarzabal.
- Forwards: Dani Olmo, Nico Williams, Yeremi Pino, Ferran Torres, Borja Iglesias, Víctor Muñoz, Lamine Yamal.