Spain World Cup 2026 Preview: Yamal, Williams and a Squad Built to Win
Spain head to the 2026 World Cup as one of the top favourites, ranked second only to France. With Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams leading a deep, balanced squad, Luis de la Fuente's side are dreaming of a second world title.
Spain World Cup 2026 Preview: La Roja Eye a Second Star
Spain arrive at the 2026 World Cup in North America as one of the competition’s most fancied sides, sitting second in the betting market behind only France. The European champions, guided by Luis de la Fuente, carry genuine belief that they can add a second world title to their collection — and the squad he has assembled gives them every reason for optimism.
According to a team guide published by The Guardian, De la Fuente has built a well-balanced group that plays a possession-based style with added directness and tactical flexibility. He notably left out every Real Madrid player — a bold call — but insisted:
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