'Superstar' Lamine Yamal (19, Barcelona) makes his World Cup debut.
The Royal Spanish Football Federation announced its final 26-man roster for the 2026 North American World Cup on the 26th. The most eye-catching player was, as expected, Lamine Yamal. Yamal will step onto the World Cup final stage for the first time in his life. Having already experienced winning Euro 2024, Yamal is expected to be a key attacker for Spain in this tournament as well.
The player drawing the most anticipation is, as expected, superstar Yamal. Despite his young age, Yamal has established himself as the core of Spain's attack. His explosive dribbling, creativity and bold penetrating runs are already rated among the world's best. He is expected to be one of the key resources leading Spain's attack in this World Cup alongside Nico Williams.
There had been recent concerns about his physical condition, but coach Luis de la Fuente was not overly worried. De la Fuente said, "If there are no special variables, he should be able to play from the first match," and noted, "I have no doubt that Yamal will be ready."
Spain plays its group-stage opener against Cape Verde on June 15. After that, it will compete in group H with Saudi Arabia and Uruguay.
Meanwhile, it is shocking that no Real Madrid players were included in this squad. It is surprising that Real players, who once made up half of the Spain team, were completely excluded.
The Spain team named Unai Simón, David Raya and Juan García as goalkeepers.
The defense was made up of Marc Cucurella, Alejandro Grimaldo, Pau Cubarsí, Aymeric Laporte, Marc Pubill, Eric García, Marcos Llorente and Pedro Porro.
In midfield were Pedri, Fabián Ruiz, Martín Zubimendi, Gavi, Rodri, Álex Baena and Mikel Merino.
In attack, centered on Yamal, Nico Williams, Dani Olmo, Ferran Torres, Mikel Oyarzabal, Yeremy Fino, Borja Iglesias and Víctor Muñoz take responsibility.
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