FIFA World Cup 2026: Spain name 26-man squad, Lamine Yamal included despite injury concern
New Delhi, May 25
The Spanish national football team on Monday unveiled a 26-man squad for the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026, and despite fitness concerns, the young talent Lamine Yamal has been included.
The coach Luis de la Fuente has chosen a balanced team for the World Cup, which will take place in the USA, Mexico, and Canada from June 11. The coach had high expectations leading the Spanish national football team to the UEFA Euro 2024 title.
Lamine Yamal, who plays for FC Barcelona, is expected to be the offensive firepower for the Spanish national football team, however, the young sensation is rumored to miss the opening game of La Roja group stages due to an injury.
Unfortunately for the Spanish national football team, the midfielder Fermin Lopez has been ruled out after he underwent a surgery for a fractured foot last week.
The Spanish national football team's midfield includes players like Pedri, Rodri, and Fabin Ruiz, who will act as the spine of the team while Nico Williams, Dani Olmo, and Ferran Torres will provide attacking threat to the final third with their creativity and speed.
The Spanish national football team has two pre- tournament friendly games, against Iraq and Peru national football team on June 4 and 8, before they embark on their World Cup campaign.
The Spanish national football team is in Group H along with Cape Verde, Saudi Arabia, and Uruguay national football team. They will play their first game on June 14 against Cape Verde.
Spanish squad for FIFA World Cup 2026:
Goalkeepers: Unai Simn, David Raya, Joan Garca
Defenders: Marc Cucurella, Alejandro Grimaldo, Pau Cubars, Aymeric Laporte, Marc Pubill, Eric Garca, Marcos Llorente, Pedro Porro
Midfielders: Pedri, Fabin Ruiz, Martn Zubimendi, Gavi, Rodri, lex Baena, Mikel Merino, Mikel Oyarzabal
Forwards: Dani Olmo, Nico Williams, Yeremy Pino, Ferran Torres, Borja Iglesias, Vctor Muoz, Lamine Yamal
— IANS
Reader Comments
As a football fan, I'm genuinely excited for this World Cup! Spain's last title was 2010, and with this squad they could go far. The inclusion of Lamine Yamal shows they're building for the future, not just the present. Fermin Lopez getting ruled out is unfortunate though - he was having a great season. Hope Yamal recovers fully before the knockout stages! 🤞
Interesting to see Spain's squad - they've got a good mix of experience and youth. Rodri is the best defensive midfielder in the world right now, and Nico Williams on the wings is a nightmare for defenders. The group stage should be straightforward for them, but Cape Verde could be tricky - they're improving fast as a football nation. Looking forward to those friendlies against Iraq and Peru too!
Spain ka squad dekh ke bahut achha laga! Lamine Yamal at just 16 years old being included is phenomenal - humare Indian football mein bhi aise young talent hona chahiye. But I'm worried about his injury - opening match miss karega toh Spain ko problem ho sakti hai. Saudi Arabia aur Uruguay ke khilaf matches interesting honge, especially since Saudi Arabia performed well in 2022. ⚽🇮🇳
Spain ka squad balanced hai but ek problem hai - strikers mein depth nahi hai. Borja Iglesias aur Victor Munoz ka international experience limited hai. Agar koi injury hoti hai toh problem ho sakti hai. Midfield mein toh unke paas quality hai but finishing touch ki kami padegi tight matches mein. Lamine Yamal ko start nahi karna chahiye agar fully fit nahi hai - risk mat lo coach sahab! 🤔
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