Barcelona’s teenage sensation Lamine Yamal has revealed his terror at missing the 2026 World Cup after suffering a hamstring injury, but now hopes to lead Spain’s attack in North America.
Luis de la Fuente has announced Spain’s 26-man squad for the 2026 World Cup, with Lamine Yamal leading the line as the nation makes history by excluding all Real Madrid players for the first time ever.
Spain manager Luis de la Fuente has made history by selecting a World Cup squad without any Real Madrid players for the first time ever, though young striker Gonzalo García has earned a place on the standby list for the tournament in North America.
Spain head coach Luis de la Fuente has revealed that his World Cup squad was finalised months ago, marking the first time La Roja will compete at a major tournament without Real Madrid players.
Real Madrid star Dean Huijsen has criticised Spain manager Luis de la Fuente on social media after being left out of the World Cup squad, marking the first time Los Blancos have no representatives in the national team.
Spain head coach Luis de la Fuente has declared La Roja as one of the leading favourites for the upcoming 2026 World Cup in North America, placing them alongside England and France as top contenders for the trophy.
Spain manager Luis de la Fuente guarantees FC Barcelona midfielder Gavi a place in his 2026 World Cup squad, praising the player’s remarkable recovery from a serious knee injury.
Barcelona midfielder Fermín López will miss the 2026 World Cup after scans revealed a foot fracture requiring immediate surgery, forcing Spain boss Luis de la Fuente to rethink his squad plans.
Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal will miss Spain’s opening World Cup match against Cape Verde on June 15 due to a hamstring tear, with manager Luis de la Fuente facing an injury crisis ahead of the tournament in the United States.
Real Madrid captain Dani Carvajal faces disappointment after Spain manager Luis de la Fuente left the veteran defender out of the 2026 World Cup longlist despite hopes of a final international tournament.