They are already the reigning European and Olympic champions: can Spain add a second FIFA World Cup star in North America?
Sixteen years after their historic first title, Spain find themselves in the best position yet for a second triumph at the FIFA men’s World Cup.
They have not mustered more than a win at each of the three tournament appearances since 2010, but this is a new emerging, exciting generation of footballers.
Spain won every game at the European Championship in 2024 and followed up with the Olympic gold medal at Paris 2024. They aim to become the first nation in men’s football history to simultaneously hold the world, Olympic and continental titles.
La Roja are in Group H with two-time winners Uruguay, Asian outfit Saudi Arabia and tournament debutants Cabo Verde.
Quick facts
- Captain: Rodri
- Manager: Luis de la Fuente
- World Cup appearances (including 2026): 17
- Best World Cup result: Winners (2010)
FIFA World Cup 2026 – Spain’s full squad
Goalkeepers: Unai Simón (Athletic Bilbao), David Raya (Arsenal), Joan Garcia (Barcelona)
Defenders: Marc Cucurella (Chelsea), Alejandro Grimaldo (Bayer Leverkusen), Pau Cubarsí (Barcelona), Aymeric Laporte (Athletic Bilbao), Marc Pubill (Atlético Madrid), Eric García (Barcelona), Marcos Llorente (Atlético Madrid), Pedro Porro (Tottenham Hotspur)
Midfielders: Pedri (Barcelona), Fabián Ruiz (PSG), Martín Zubimendi (Arsenal), Gavi (Barcelona), Rodri (Manchester City), Álex Baena (Atlético Madrid), Mikel Merino (Arsenal)
Forwards: Mikel Oyarzabal (Real Sociedad), Dani Olmo (Barcelona), Nico Williams (Athletic Bilbao), Yéremy Pino (Crystal Palace), Ferran Torres (Barcelona), Borja Iglesias (Celta de Vigo), Víctor Muñoz (Osasuna), Lamine Yamal (Barcelona)