Spain pick World Cup squad with no Real Madrid players

Spain named injured forward Lamine Yamal in the 26-man squad for the FIFA World Cup 2026, which, for the first time, will feature zero ​players from Real Madrid.

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The 18-year-old Yamal tore his left hamstring in ‌an April 22, 2026, game for FC Barcelona and missed the ​rest of the club's La Liga campaign.

Previous reports ⁠said that Yamal could miss Spain's World Cup opener, but coach Luis de la Fuente said he had "no doubt" about the availability of the young ‌star and also others who are dealing with fitness concerns.