De la Fuente Says Spain's 26-Player World Cup Squad Is Decided

Finalising the roster lets Spain shape its World Cup preparation through friendlies with Iraq and Peru.

Overview

Luis de la Fuente has internally finalised a 26-player plan for the 2026 World Cup and has not yet publicly released the full list.
Spain will take three goalkeepers rather than four, with a starting No.1 already chosen by the coach.
The final goalkeeper spot is a direct contest between Barcelona's Joan García and Álex Remiro while Unai Simón and David Raya are effectively assured places.
De la Fuente confirmed Gavi has earned a return to the squad after recovering from two serious injuries, and Fermín López is unavailable due to injury.
The squad choices heavily reflect current club form, particularly from Barcelona players, and Spain will use friendlies against Iraq and Peru as final tune-ups before facing Cape Verde.