The Spaniards have announced the squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and it will be Luís de la Fuente who will manage the side. They will be coming in filled with confidence as they have secured the 2024 Euro Cup with a dramatic final against England. Lamine Yamal has been on the rise with his terrific performances for his club, but his display at the 2024 Euro outweighed all expectations. They have been one of the very few sides that rely on young talent, and the emphasis given to the experienced players has gradually decreased. Spain has included some notable reinforcements with the likes of Pau Cubarsi being named to strengthen the defence.

Spain’s last outing in the 2022 FIFA World Cup was an entire rollercoaster of emotions as they experienced historic highs along with lows as well. They were put into a relatively difficult group, and it was labelled as the “Group of Death”. But defying the pressure at the highest stage, they secured a sensational victory with a 7-0 victory over Costa Rica. The margin for the victory proved to be crucial as they were winless in the next two matches, including a loss against Japan. Spain faced the dark horses, Morocco,in the Round of 16 and they were eliminated in the penalty shootout. This time around, Spain will be hoping to make amends for their disappointment in the previous edition of the FIFA World Cup.

Spain’s official squad for the 2026 Fifa World Cup

Position Players
Goalkeepers David Raya, Unai Simón, Álex Remiro, Joan García
Defenders Pau Cubarsí, Dean Huijsen, Cristhian Mosquera, Aymeric Laporte, Marc Cucurella, Alejandro Grimaldo, Pedro Porro
Midfielders Rodri, Pedri, Dani Olmo, Martín Zubimendi, Fermín López, Álex Baena, Marcos Llorente, Carlos Soler, Pablo Fornals
Attackers Lamine Yamal, Mikel Oyarzabal, Ferran Torres, Yéremy Pino, Ander Barrenetxea, Borja Iglesias, Víctor Muñoz

See Also: Morocco FIFA World Cup 2026 Squad

As Spain moves closer towards the 2026 FIFA World Cup, it will be hoping to draw some better results. The reigning kings of Europe will have a different challenge when they step onto North American soil, and they will face challenges from all parts of the world. Their biggest positives would be the form of Lamine Yamal and Ferran Torres, as the duo has been instrumental for FC Barcelona. Spain has held their nerve in the past to win the 2024 Euro Cup, and they will be hoping to be crowned as World Champions this time out.