Spain Reveal World Cup Squad With Yamal Doubt and New Faces

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Spain coach Luis de la Fuente leaves out Carvajal and Huijsen. Yamal leads the 2026 World Cup squad despite hamstring concerns.

Teen star Lamine Yamal returns from injury in Spain’s World Cup squad alongside Arsenal’s Merino and Barca’s Eric Garcia...

Lamine Yamal headlines Spain’s 2026 World Cup squad announced by coach Luis de la Fuente on Monday. Arsenal midfielder Mikel Merino also makes the cut after returning from injury.

  

This will be the first World Cup without a Real Madrid player in Spain’s squad. Dean Huijsen was left out, and veteran Dani Carvajal also missed selection following an injury-hit season.

Merino came off the bench for Arsenal against Crystal Palace on Sunday in their final Premier League game. It marked his first appearance since January, when he suffered a foot fracture.

De la Fuente also named defenders Eric Garcia and Marc Pubill after strong seasons with Barcelona and Atletico Madrid. As a result, Dean Huijsen and Atletico’s Robin Le Normand were left out.

Alongside 18-year-old Barcelona star Lamine Yamal, Athletic Club’s Nico Williams was key to Spain’s Euro 2024 win. Williams is in the squad despite a season heavily affected by fitness problems.

Yamal is doubtful for Spain’s opening matches after picking up a hamstring injury with Barcelona. He has been sidelined since late April.

Esta es la lista de todo un país.

ESTA ES LA LISTA DE ESPAÑA.

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The Full Squad

Goalkeepers: Unai Simon (Athletic Club), David Raya (Arsenal/ENG), Joan Garcia (Barcelona)

Defenders: Marcos Llorente, Marc Pubill (Atletico Madrid), Pedro Porro (Tottenham/ENG), Aymeric Laporte (Athletic Club), Eric Garcia, Pau Cubarsi (Barcelona), Marc Cucurella (Chelsea), Alejandro Grimaldo (Bayer Leverkusen)

Midfielders: Rodri (Manchester City), Martin Zubimendi, Mikel Merino (Arsenal), Pedri, Gavi (Barcelona), Fabian Ruiz (Paris Saint-Germain), Alex Baena (Atletico Madrid)

Forwards: Yeremy Pino (Crystal Palace), Victor Munoz (Osasuna), Mikel Oyarzabal (Real Sociedad), Ferran Torres, Lamine Yamal, Dani Olmo (Barcelona), Nico Williams (Athletic Club), Borja Iglesias (Celta Vigo)