Story perspectives

Spain names 26-player squad with Gavi suspended

By Drooid · Sep 25, 2026, 10:47 AM UTC · How we work

Summary

Spain Squad Announced

Spain coach Luis de la Fuente announced his first 26-player squad since the New Jersey match on Friday.
The roster contains 22 World Cup veterans, leaving only four players omitted.
Marcos Llorente retired from international football, explaining his exclusion from the squad.
Gavi is suspended for the upcoming Wembley match, despite being eligible for Croatia and Czechia games.
Pedro Porro withdrew, prompting Iván Fresneda’s addition as his replacement.

Summary

De la Fuente Extends

De la Fuente’s contract was extended to 2032, emphasizing future services rather than past rewards.
He assumed senior-team duties in 2022 and has reached every final since.
He spent over a year unemployed before joining Spain’s under-19s on a three-month contract 13 years ago.
He praised goalkeeper Unai Simón’s World Cup record, arguing continuity matters.
Ferran Torres threw the first pitch at Yankee Stadium.

1 of 2

Spain Squad Announced

Spain coach Luis de la Fuente announced his first 26-player squad since the New Jersey match on Friday.
The roster contains 22 World Cup veterans, leaving only four players omitted.
Marcos Llorente retired from international football, explaining his exclusion from the squad.
Gavi is suspended for the upcoming Wembley match, despite being eligible for Croatia and Czechia games.
Pedro Porro withdrew, prompting Iván Fresneda’s addition as his replacement.

1 / 2