Yamal in Spain’s World Cup squad, but no room for Real Madrid players
Lamine Yamal has been named in Spain's 26-man World Cup squad, despite concerns over a recent hamstring injury. Notably, this marks the first time since 1950 that no Real Madrid players have been included in the squad. Coach Luis de la Fuente emphasized the importance of the players' pride in representing the national team, regardless of their club affiliations.
- ▪Lamine Yamal is one of eight Barcelona players selected for Spain's World Cup squad.
- ▪For the first time since 1950, Spain's squad does not include any Real Madrid players.
- ▪Coach Luis de la Fuente highlighted the players' pride in representing the national team over club affiliations.
9 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 21 hours. Coverage spans 2 points on the political spectrum — 2 lean left, 6 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
- ▪ Spain set World Cup history with Real Madrid decision — Yahoo Sports
- ▪ 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
- ▪ Yamal in Spain World Cup squad, no Madrid players — ESPN — Soccer
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Sport|World Cup 2026Yamal in Spain’s World Cup squad, but no room for Real Madrid playersYamal, one of eight Barcelona players named in the 26-man squad, with seven Arsenal players picked by Luis de la Fuente.ListenListen (3 mins)SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on GoogleinfoLamine Yamal has been included in Spain's 26-man World Cup squad despite his recent injury [File: Joan Monfort/AP]By AFP and ReutersPublished On 25 May 202625 May 2026Lamine Yamal has been included in Spain’s squad for the FIFA World Cup, named by coach Luis de la Fuente, who also included Arsenal midfielder Mikel Merino in the European champions’ roster after his recent return from injury.For the first time since 1950, Spain’s World Cup squad…
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