Spain's FIFA World Cup Squad Shocks Fans with No Real Madrid Players

Spain's World Cup Selection Stirs Controversy

In a groundbreaking announcement, Spain has revealed its FIFA World Cup squad, marking the first time in 92 years that no players from Real Madrid have been included. This bold decision by coach Luis de la Fuente has sparked significant backlash, with many fans expressing their outrage over the exclusion of Real Madrid's stars.

The 26-player roster is predominantly filled with athletes from Barcelona, featuring seven players from the club. Additionally, teams like Arsenal, Athletic Club, and Atlético Madrid each contribute three players to the squad. Notably, young talent Lamine Yamal has been selected despite not being fully recovered from an injury.

Surprising Omissions and Key Players

Another unexpected choice was the omission of Alvaro Morata, who led the team to victory in Euro 2024. However, the squad still includes prominent figures such as Pedri, Gavi, Pau Cubarsí, Eric García, Ferran Torres, Rodri, Mikel Merino, Martín Zubimendi, Nico Williams, and Dani Olmo.

Spain finds itself in Group H for the World Cup, competing against Cape Verde, Saudi Arabia, and Uruguay. Their opening match is scheduled for June 14 against Cape Verde, with warm-up matches against Iraq and Peru planned beforehand.

Complete Spain Squad for the FIFA World Cup

Goalkeepers: Unai Simón, David Raya, Joan García

Defenders: Marc Cucurella, Pau Cubarsí, Aymeric Laporte, Alejandro Grimaldo, Pedro Porro, Eric García, Marcos Llorente, Marc Pubill

Midfielders: Gavi, Rodri, Pedri, Martín Zubimendi, Fabián Ruiz, Álex Baena, Mikel Merino

Forwards: Lamine Yamal, Nico Williams, Dani Olmo, Ferran Torres, Mikel Oyarzabal, Yéremy Pino, Borja Iglesias, Víctor Muñoz.

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