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Spain’s World Cup 2026 team preview: Players to watch, group matches, squad

Spain’s World Cup 2026 team preview: Players to watch, group matches, squad

Summary

Spain’s national football team is seen as a strong contender for the 2026 World Cup, with a talented and young squad led by coach Luis de la Fuente. Star player Lamine Yamal, a teenager from Barcelona, has shown great skill but has faced some challenges, and Spain will compete without any Real Madrid players for the first time.

Key Facts

  • Spain has appeared in 16 World Cups and won once in 2010.
  • The team is currently ranked 2nd by FIFA and is the reigning European champion.
  • Coach Luis de la Fuente leads a faster and more direct playing style than before.
  • Lamine Yamal, a 16-year-old Barcelona player, is a key young star with many goals and assists.
  • Spain has not progressed beyond the last 16 in World Cups since their 2010 win.
  • Eight players in the squad are from Barcelona; no players from Real Madrid were selected.
  • Midfielder Rodri is an important player but has struggled with injury and form recently.
  • Spain holds a 28-game unbeaten streak in regular time since March 2024, showing strong recent performance.
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