No Real Madrid players included in Spain's World Cup squad
Luis De La Fuente has announced the squad for the 2026 World Cup, marking the first time no Real Madrid players are included. This decision reflects a challenging season for the club, with defender Dean Huijsen being the most notable omission. The squad features several players from the Premier League, including stars from Arsenal and Chelsea.
- ▪Luis De La Fuente has named his squad for the 2026 World Cup without any Real Madrid players.
- ▪Defender Dean Huijsen was expected to be a candidate but was not selected.
- ▪The squad includes seven players from the Premier League, including three from Arsenal.
9 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 21 hours. Coverage spans 2 points on the political spectrum — 3 lean left, 5 centre.
- ▪ FIFA World Cup 2026: Spain announces 26-man squad; zero Real Madrid players make the cut — The Hindu — Top
- ▪ Spain leaves out Real Madrid players as Barcelona dominates World Cup squad — Japan Times
- ▪ No Real Madrid player in Spain's FIFA World Cup squad; Yamal makes cut — Times of India — Top
- ▪ Zero Real Madrid players make Spain World Cup squad as injured Lamine Yamal makes cut — The Guardian — US
- ▪ FIFA World Cup rosters: No Real Madrid players make Spain squad for first time ever — CBS Sports
- ▪ Lamine Yamal in Spain squad but no Real Madrid players — BBC Sport
- ▪ What are the biggest FIFA World Cup upsets in history? — Al Jazeera English
- ▪ Yamal in Spain World Cup squad, no Madrid players — ESPN — Soccer
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