Spain manager Luis de la Fuente has named his 26-man squad for the 2026 World Cup, with the European champions heading to North America among the favourites to lift the trophy.La Roja are aiming to win the competition for only the second time in their history, having previously triumphed in 2010.There had been injury concerns surrounding several key players in the build-up to the tournament, with Mikel Merino, Nico Williams and Lamine Yamal all recovering from recent fitness issues.Barcelona midfielder Fermin Lopez has missed out entirely after suffering a metatarsal fracture.Table of ContentsGavi returns as Huijsen misses outNo Real Madrid players includedSupport players named for training campSpains World Cup squad in fullGavi returns as Huijsen misses outOne of the major talking points from De la Fuentes selection is the inclusion of Gavi, who has barely featured for Spain since suffering a serious knee injury in 2023.The Barcelona midfielder played just one minute during last summers Nations League semi-finals but has now been brought back into the squad for the World Cup.Barcelona team-mates Eric Garcia and Joan Garcia have also been included, while Atletico Madrid defender Marc Pubill earns a place after an impressive breakthrough campaign.Further forward, veteran striker Borja Iglesias has been selected to offer Spain a more physical attacking option, while Osasuna forward Victor Munoz keeps his place after impressing during the March international break.No Real Madrid players includedThe most notable omission is Dean Huijsen, with the Real Madrid defender left out despite strong performances this season.According to reports in Spain, it means the national team will head to a World Cup without a Real Madrid player in the squad for the first time ever.Goalkeeper Alex Remiro also misses out, with Joan Garcia preferred as De la Fuentes third-choice keeper.The absence of Huijsen, Dani Carvajal and Alvaro Morata means three players who started the Euro 2024 final are not part of the squad.Support players named for training campDe la Fuente has also confirmed nine additional players will train with the squad before they travel to the United States.Those players could be drafted into the final squad if injuries occur before the tournament begins.The support group includes Marc Bernal, Javi Rodriguez, Jesus Rodriguez, Leo Roman, Gonzalo Garcia, Sergio Gomez, Jon Martin, Benat Turrientes and Javi Guerra.Spains World Cup squad in fullGoalkeepers: Unai Simon (Athletic Club), David Raya (Arsenal), Joan Garcia (Barcelona)Defenders: Marcos Llorente (Atletico Madrid), Pedro Porro (Tottenham), Eric Garcia (Barcelona), Marc Pubill (Atletico Madrid), Aymeric Laporte (Al Nassr), Pau Cubarsi (Barcelona), Marc Cucurella (Chelsea), Alejandro Grimaldo (Bayer Leverkusen)Midfielders: Pedri (Barcelona), Fabian Ruiz (Paris Saint-Germain), Martin Zubimendi (Real Sociedad), Gavi (Barcelona), Rodri Hernandez (Manchester City), Alex Baena (Villarreal), Mikel Merino (Arsenal)Forwards: Mikel Oyarzabal (Real Sociedad), Dani Olmo (Barcelona), Nico Williams (Athletic Club), Yeremy Pino (Villarreal), Ferran Torres (Barcelona), Borja Iglesias (Celta Vigo), Victor Munoz (Osasuna), Lamine Yamal (Barcelona) Topics FC Barcelona Real Madrid CF Spain National Football Team Add us as a preferred source on Google If you enjoy reading this article, you can help support our independent football journalism by adding 101 Great Goals as a preferred source You Should Also Read Real Madrid 4-2 Athletic Club: Los Blancos end frustrating campaign with victory 101 GreatGoals 23rd May, 2026 Valencia 3-1 Barcelona: Hosts beat champions but fail to claim European spot 101 GreatGoals 23rd May, 2026 Bellingham scores wonder goal as Real look to end frustrating season on a high 101 GreatGoals 23rd May, 2026 LIVE Valencia v Barcelona: Commentary, updates, goals and stats as champions go to Mestalla Jon Fisher 22nd May, 2026 LIVE Real Madrid v Athletic Bilbao: Commentary, updates, goals and stats for final-day La Liga clash Jon Fisher 22nd May, 2026 Valencia vs Barcelona: Line-ups confirmed as LaLiga champions hope to end season with win 101 GreatGoals 23rd May, 2026
