Spain manager Luis de la Fuente has officially revealed the 26-man final squad selection for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which is just a few weeks away. Additionally, a sizable number of FC Barcelona players will go to North America for the major competition next month, as was anticipated.
In fact, De la Fuente has called up up to eight Barcelona players, beginning with custodian Joan Garcia, who won the Zamora Trophy in his first season with the team. Pau Cubarsi, one of Europe’s top young defenders this season, also merits a spot in the roster and is probably going to start for La Roja in the World Cup.
Eric Garcia, a versatile player who had a fantastic season and can play defensive midfield, centre back, and right back, joins him. Pedri and Gavi, who made a late push for a berth with impressive performances after recovering from a long-term injury in March, are included in the midfield department.
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Ferran Torres is an obvious choice for attack as he is a reliable member of De la Fuente’s team. Teenage sensation Lamine Yamal, who is presently recuperating from a hamstring injury and is anticipated to be healthy only in time for Spain’s third group match, joins him.
Before the World Cup begins, Spain is scheduled to play two friendly against Peru and Iraq. On June 15, they will play their first match in Atlanta against Cape Verde. La Roja will then play Saudi Arabia in Atlanta on June 21 and Uruguay in Guadalajara on June 26 to wrap out their group campaign.
De la Fuente has decided to stay with Alejandro Grimaldo and Marc Cucurella, the former La Masia combo, at left-back instead of Alejandro Balde. As he recovers from a hamstring injury, Yamal is anticipated to miss the team’s first two games and make his competitive debut against Uruguay.
