Spain at the 2026 World Cup: roster, list, group, players, and schedule
Spain boss Luis de la Fuente is ready to dive further into this summer’s World Cup in Canada, Mexico and the United States.
Spain go into their next game at the World Cup with the pressure ramped up to 11; a first-day draw against minnows Cape Verde was enough to ignite petitions of chopping off the Iberian Peninsula and pushing it out into the Atlantic Ocean.
That didn’t happen, and the dread is level with hope already as La Roja look to book their first win of thhe tournament, against Saudi Arabia.
This is Spain’s 26 for the World Cup:
When the squad was announced, De la Fuente began by confirming what he had said in previous press conferences: “There will be three goalkeepers.” That’s the case, after four were called up in March. Joan García was first introduced into the mix then, laying the groundwork for his eventual inclusion - a call that AS reported at the time and is now confirmed. With Unai Simón and David Raya sure-fire picks, Real Sociedad’s Álex Remiro - who missed the final round of league play with a minor issue - will be watching from afar.
At the back, the fullback spots had been settled for some time. On the right: Marcos Llorente and Pedro Porro. On the left: Marc Cucurella and Alejandro Grimaldo. The real questions started at center back and extended into midfield. Pau Cubarsí and Aymeric Laporte were lock-ins, and the same went for the engine room: Rodri, Martin Zubimendi, Pedri, Dani Olmo, Fabián Ruiz and Mikel Merino were automatic picks, while Gavi forced his way back in with a strong finish to the season. Pubill, Eric García, and Álex Baena also made it.
This squad is armed with both edge and bite up front. Mikel Oyarzabal will lead the line, with Ferran Torres as his primary deputy - though the Barcelona man can also operate comfortably out wide. Despite carrying fitness concerns that have swamped media coverage of the side since arriving in the US, De la Fuente had no doubts about Lamine Yamal or Nico Williams, nor about Merino, who just returned to action and, like Raya, Fabián, and Zubimendi, still has his sights firmly set on the Champions League final. These are foundational pieces, and all were worth the wait. The same goes for Muñoz, who finished the season carefully managed but earns his spot after an outstanding campaign with Osasuna.
At a glance - Spain’s 2026 World Cup squad:
Goalkeepers
- Unai Simón (Athletic Club)
- David Raya (Arsenal)
- Joan García (Barcelona)
Defenders
- Pedro Porro (Tottenham)
- Marcos Llorente (Atlético Madrid)
- Pau Cubarsí (Barcelona)
- Marc Pubill (Atlético Madrid)
- Aymeric Laporte (Athletic Club)
- Eric García (Barcelona)
- Alejandro Grimaldo (Bayer Leverkusen)
- Marc Cucurella (Chelsea)
Midfielders
- Rodri (Manchester City)
- Martín Zubimendi (Arsenal)
- Gavi (Barcelona)
- Dani Olmo (Barcelona)
- Pedri (Barcelona)
- Fabián Ruiz (PSG)
- Mikel Merino (Arsenal)
- Álex Baena (Atlético Madrid)
Forwards
- Lamine Yamal (Barcelona)
- Ferran Torres (Barcelona)
- Yéremy Pino (Crystal Palace)
- Nico Williams (Athletic Club)
- Víctor Muñoz (Osasuna)
- Mikel Oyarzabal (Real Sociedad)
- Borja Iglesias (Celta Vigo)
Spain’s group stage matches
- Spain 0-0 Cape Verde: June 15, Noon ET
- Spain vs Saudi Arabia: June 21, Noon ET
- Spain vs Uruguay: June 26 at 4 p.m. ET
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