Zero Real Madrid players make Spain World Cup squad as injured Lamine Yamal makes cut
Spain's World Cup squad for 2026 does not include any players from Real Madrid for the first time in history. Coach Luis de la Fuente has named a 26-man squad, featuring Barcelona's Lamine Yamal despite his recent injury. Spain, ranked No. 2 in the world, will begin their campaign against Cape Verde on June 15.
- ▪Luis de la Fuente announced a 26-man squad for the World Cup without any Real Madrid players.
- ▪Lamine Yamal, who is recovering from a hamstring injury, has been included in the squad.
- ▪Spain is in Group H alongside Cape Verde, Saudi Arabia, and Uruguay.
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Lamine Yamal will be hoping to follow up Spain’s victory at Euro 2024. Photograph: Bradley Collyer/PAView image in fullscreenLamine Yamal will be hoping to follow up Spain’s victory at Euro 2024. Photograph: Bradley Collyer/PASpainZero Real Madrid players in Spain World Cup squad as injured Lamine Yamal makes cutLuis de la Fuente names 26-man squad for tournamentReal Madrid players miss Spain squad for first time Guardian sport and agenciesMon 25 May 2026 12.09 EDTLast modified on Mon 25 May 2026 12.12 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleSpain will go to the World Cup without a single Real Madrid player for the first time in their history as Luis de la Fuente named his 26-man squad for this summer’s tournament.While Real stars such as Dean Huijsen, Dani Carvajal and Gonzalo García miss…
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