Spain enters the 2026 FIFA World Cup as one of the strongest favorites, boasting a mix of youthful talent and experienced stars. Coach Luis de la Fuente has finalized his 26-man squad, and it comes with a major talking point: no Real Madrid players are expected to feature.
Spain 2026 World Cup Squad – Official List
Goalkeepers (Porteros)
- Unai Simón (Athletic Club)
- David Raya (Arsenal)
- Joan García (Espanyol/Barcelona)
Defenders (Defensas)
- Marc Cucurella
- Alejandro Grimaldo
- Pau Cubarsí
- Aymeric Laporte
- Pubill
- Eric García
- Marcos Llorente
- Pedro Porro
Midfielders (Centrocampistas)
- Pedri
- Fabián Ruiz
- Martín Zubimendi
- Gavi
- Rodri
- Álex Baena
- Mikel Merino
Forwards (Delanteros)
- Mikel Oyarzabal
- Dani Olmo
- Nico Williams
- Yeremy Pino
- Ferran Torres
- Borja Iglesias
- Víctor Muñoz
- Lamine Yamal
This squad heavily features players from Barcelona, Arsenal, and other top European clubs.
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Why No Real Madrid Players in Spain’s 2026 World Cup Squad?
This is one of the biggest stories surrounding La Roja’s campaign. Veteran right-back Dani Carvajal was left out of the preliminary list due to form and fitness concerns. While some Madrid academy products like Dean Huijsen appeared in early projections, the final squad leans heavily toward players in strong club form elsewhere.
This marks a significant shift for Spain, traditionally including several Madrid stars. It highlights the current strength and depth in La Liga and across Europe outside of the Spanish capital