Spain Omits Real Madrid Players from World Cup Squad

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•Spain named a 26-player squad for the 2026 World Cup on 25 May 2026.
•Not a single player from Real Madrid was included in Spain's World Cup squad for the first time in tournament history.
•Barcelona players make up a large share of the Spain squad, giving the Catalan club the strongest representation.
•Teenage winger Lamine Yamal was selected as one of the headline names in Spain's attack.
•Midfielder Mikel Merino received a recall to the national team after a period out of recent squads.
•Coach Luis de la Fuente publicly explained that Real Madrid players were left out based on his assessment of form and tactical needs.
•Russian outlets highlighted that Spain had always previously taken at least one Real Madrid player to World Cups before 2026.
•Spanish-language coverage in Latin America stressed that the list was final under FIFA rules unless injuries force late changes.

▸If Spain start the World Cup strongly with this squad Luis de la Fuente's decision to omit Real Madrid players may be praised and could influence future national team selections.

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