Spain travel to North America for the FIFA World Cup this summer among the favourites to lift the trophy for a second time.La Roja arrive as reigning European champions, having beaten England in the Euro 2024 final. Their sole World Cup triumph came in South Africa in 2010. FIFA’s second-ranked side qualified with the swagger expected of a tournament heavyweight. Luis de la Fuente confirmed his 26-man squad on 25 May at the Edificio Telefónica in Madrid. The manager named Rodri, Unai Simón, Ferran Torres and Mikel Oyarzabal as his four captains.The squad’s defining feature has drawn fierce debate: not a single Real Madrid player made the cut. Dean Huijsen and Dani Carvajal both missed out after Los Blancos’ troubled season. The bigger worry, though, surrounds Lamine Yamal. The 18-year-old Barcelona forward suffered a hamstring injury against Celta Vigo and may miss the opening fixtures. "Ha sido una lista muy madurada, trabajada y analizada". "Llevamos muchísimos meses pensando en la lista". Luis de la Fuente, seleccionador nacional#VamosEspaña | #CopaMundialFIFA pic.twitter.com/gdZ9AGIZAw— Selección Española Masculina de Fútbol (@SEFutbol) May 25, 2026De la Fuente expects him available against Uruguay, if not sooner. Gavi’s return from long-term injury offers an emotional lift. Manchester City’s Rodri, the 2024 Ballon d’Or winner, anchors a midfield brimming with quality. Pedri, Fabián Ruiz and Martín Zubimendi provide the controlling rhythm. Barcelona’s Fermín López misses the tournament with a broken foot.Spain enjoy enviable goalkeeping depth, with Unai Simón, David Raya and Joan García competing for the gloves. The defence, anchored by 19-year-old Pau Cubarsí and Aymeric Laporte, is the squad’s least settled department.Group H pairs them with Cape Verde, Saudi Arabia and Uruguay. Cape Verde, tournament debutants, open proceedings in Atlanta. Saudi Arabia, who famously beat Argentina in 2022, follow. Marcelo Bielsa’s Uruguay loom as the likely decider for top spot. Spain base themselves in Chattanooga, Tennessee, throughout the group stage.Spain 2026 World Cup fixturesMonday, June 15th – Spain vs Cape Verde – Atlanta, USASunday, June 21st – Spain vs Saudi Arabia – Atlanta, USASaturday, June 28th – Uruguay vs Spain – Guadalajara, MexicoWhat time do Spain’s World Cup games kick off?All kick-off times are BST.Spain vs Cape Verde, 11pmSpain vs Saudi Arabia, 8pmUruguay vs Spain, 1amSpain 2026 FIFA World Cup SquadGoalkeepers: Unai Simón (Athletic Club), David Raya (Arsenal), Joan García (Barcelona)Defenders: Marc Cucurella (Chelsea), Alejandro Grimaldo (Bayer Leverkusen), Pau Cubarsí (Barcelona), Aymeric Laporte (Athletic Club), Marc Pubill (Atletico Madrid), Eric García (Barcelona), Marcos Llorente (Atlético Madrid), Pedro Porro (Tottenham Hotspur)Midfielders: Pedri (Barcelona), Fabián Ruiz (PSG), Martín Zubimendi (Arsenal), Gavi (Barcelona), Rodri (Manchester City), Álex Baena (Atlético Madrid), Mikel Merino (Arsenal)Forwards: Mikel Oyarzabal (Real Sociedad), Dani Olmo (Barcelona), Nico Williams (Athletic Club), Yéremy Pino (Crystal Palace), Ferran Torres (Barcelona), Borja Iglesias (Celta Vigo), Víctor Muñoz (Osasuna), Lamine Yamal (Barcelona) (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});Read more – New Zealand: 2026 World Cup Squad, Fixtures and ScheduleSee Also- Canada: 2026 World Cup Squad, Fixtures and ScheduleFollow the Football Faithful on Social Media:Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | YouTube | TikTokThe post Spain: 2026 World Cup Squad, Fixtures and Schedule first appeared on The Football Faithful.