Spain’s coach, Luis de la Fuente, has finalized the 26 players who will make up the national squad for the upcoming World Cup. The announcement will be made after the conclusion of La Liga matches. De la Fuente revealed that the squad composition and strategy have been determined.
De la Fuente hinted at the inclusion of new players and the selection of three goalkeepers, potentially leaving out Joan Garcia or Alex Remiro. Injured players like Nico Williams, Lamine Yamal, and Mikel Merino stand a good chance of being called up, according to the coach.
The coach mentioned the possibility of some players missing initial matches, citing Dani Olmo’s impactful performance in the 2024 European Championships despite starting with an injury. De la Fuente emphasized the team’s unity and spirit, referring to them as a “family” due to their strong bond during the European Championship.
Reports suggest that Spain might be without Yamal for the first two group-stage matches due to his ongoing recovery from a muscle injury. Communication between Barcelona and the Royal Spanish Football Federation indicates a consensus on not risking Lamine in the initial matches.
