De la Fuente confirms 100% squad for Spain's debut in the 2026 World Cup
With 26 squads available and tactical adjustments defined, the team travels to Atlanta to face Cape Verde at the start of the tournament.
Luis de la Fuente has confirmed the 26 players available for Spain's debut in the 2026 World Cup, three days before the first match. Víctor Muñoz overcame his injury and rejoined the group, while Lamine Yamal, Nico Williams and Mikel Merino were already training normally. The team will travel to Atlanta this Saturday to face Cape Verde in the opening match of the tournament.
The coach has closed the final list without casualties, an ideal scenario to face the World Cup with all options on the table. The starting lineup and tactical adjustments will be key to performance at the start, especially against a rival like Cape Verde, who will seek to complicate Spain from the first minute. The confirmation of the entire squad comes after weeks of uncertainty due to , but now the team arrives with high morale and confidence in De la Fuente's project.
