Luis de la Fuente announces Spain's 26-player squad for the 2026 World Cup

May 25, 2026

The Spanish coach unveiled the squad on Monday in Madrid, with no Real Madrid players and first-time call-ups for Eric García and Marc Pubill.

Luis de la Fuente unveiled the squad on May 25 at the Telefónica Building in Madrid. The team includes 26 players and will gather on May 30 in Las Rozas.

The list features three goalkeepers: Unai Simón, David Raya and Joan García. Defenders include Marc Cucurella, Pau Cubarsí, Aymeric Laporte, Marc Pubill and Eric García. Midfielders are Pedri, Rodri Hernández, Gavi and Fabián Ruiz, among others.

Forwards listed are Lamine Yamal, Nico Williams, Mikel Oyarzabal and Víctor Muñoz. De la Fuente said Yamal and Williams will be ready for the opening match against Cape Verde on June 15 in Atlanta.

Spain will play friendlies against Iraq on June 4 and Peru on June 9 before flying to the United States.

Ano ang sinasabi ng mga tao

Initial reactions on X focus on the historic absence of Real Madrid players in Spain's 2026 World Cup squad, praise for first-time call-ups of Eric García and Marc Pubill, strong Barcelona presence, and merit-based selections by Luis de la Fuente.

España reveló la lista de 26 convocados para el Mundial 2026 sin jugadores del Real Madrid

Luis de la Fuente incluyó a Joan García (FC Barcelona) como tercer guardameta y las grandes novedades de Marc Pubill (Atlético de Madrid) y Eric García (FC Barcelona).…

— Proceso (@proceso) Mayo 25, 2026

Pubill y Eric al Mundial. Joan García en portería y Víctor Muñoz como extremo.
8 jugadores del Barça, 0 del Real Madrid por primera vez en la lista de España para un Mundial https://t.co/9rGw0DP0xU

— Óscar Maya (@oscarmaya3) Mayo 25, 2026

Spain’s World Cup squad.

Lamine Yamal leads the pack. Eric Garcia and Marc Pubill deservedly included, taking the places of Le Normand and Huijsen.

Gavi gets the call too. Victor Muñoz will be the X factor from the bench. No Madrid player in the squad, first time in a WC. pic.twitter.com/B4jrYqsMHO

— Pol Ballús (@polballus) Mayo 25, 2026

ÚLTIMA HORA | Luis de la Fuente anuncia la lista de España para el Mundial: Eric García, Pubill y Víctor Muñoz, sorpresas.

LÓGICAMENTE AL <<MORO >> LO CONVOCA por cuestión económica. Otro patriota mas ¡¡¡¡¡ pic.twitter.com/qQYJC2F31P

— PEPE, en Español . INVICTUS MANEO.🇪🇸 🇮🇱 (@pepeluspain) Mayo 25, 2026

Conversely, the veteran defender was omitted from Spain's 2026 World Cup squad. His exclusion, alongside other high-profile players, marks a notable transition for the national team. Head coach Luis de la Fuente stated that while Carvajal leaves an "unforgettable legacy," he is…

— Fiona Smith (@nidisdnikki) Mayo 25, 2026

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