Overview
The Spanish national team enters the 2026 World Cup as the reigning European champion and is one of the brightest candidates for the throne.
Coach Luis de la Fuente possesses a deep squad, harmoniously combining experience and youth, while continuing to pursue the ball control philosophy that has become the identity of La Roja.
Spain's strength lies in the classy midfield with Rodri, Pedri, Gavi, Fabian Ruiz or Martin Zubimendi. Meanwhile, the attack is expected to make a difference thanks to breakthrough factors such as Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams.
La Roja's goal is none other than the second World Cup title in history, after being crowned in South Africa in 2010.
Coach
Luis de la Fuente is the person who brought the Spanish national team back to the top of Europe with the EURO 2024 championship. The 64-year-old coach built a cohesive team, emphasizing tactical flexibility but still maintaining the traditional ball control philosophy.
De la Fuente's greatest strength lies in his ability to manage the dressing room and create a healthy competitive environment. He also does not hesitate to make controversial decisions if it benefits the team.
Star
All eyes will be on Lamine Yamal in the first World Cup of the player born in 2007. Although not yet 19 years old, the Barcelona star has become the biggest hope in Spain's attack.
Dribbling ability, creativity and creating breakthroughs help Yamal become an irreplaceable factor in De la Fuente's system. After his explosive performance at EURO 2024, he is expected to continue to shine on the biggest stage of world football.
Notable faces
Victor Munoz is a surprising face in Spain's 2026 World Cup squad. The 22-year-old winger has just had a breakthrough season in Osasuna's colors and is considered one of the fastest players in La Liga.
The ability to accelerate and create breakthroughs from the bench can turn Munoz into a strategic card of De la Fuente in this tournament.
The silent hero
Not a name that often appears in newspapers, but Eric Garcia plays an important role in the Spanish national team's system.
The 25-year-old center-back impressed with his ability to read situations, deploy the ball from the defense and stability in his playing style. After a long absence from the national team, Garcia has returned strongly and is considered one of the important links in La Roja's defense.
With a quality squad spread across all three lines, Spain is fully equipped to realize its ambition to win the World Cup for the second time in history.
