Spain World Cup Squad 2026: Full 26-Player Roster
The Spain World Cup Squad 2026 are world champions. Luis de la Fuente’s 26 players beat Argentina 1-0 after extra time at MetLife Stadium on July 19, with substitute Ferran Torres scoring the goal that won La Roja a second world title, sixteen years after their first.
The squad made headlines the day it was named: for the first time in Spain’s World Cup history, no Real Madrid player made the cut, and Manchester City midfielder Rodri wore the captain’s armband.
De la Fuente leaned heavily on La Liga. Seventeen of the 26 players come from Spanish clubs, eight from Barcelona alone, while seven play in the Premier League. Spain went through the tournament unbeaten, winning seven of eight matches and conceding only one goal in the entire competition.
Below is the full roster, every result, the road to the title, and the key players who delivered it.
Spain World Cup Squad 2026: Full 26-Player Roster
| Position | Player | Club | Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| GK | Unai Simón | Athletic Club | 29 |
| GK | David Raya | Arsenal | 30 |
| GK | Joan García | Barcelona | 25 |
| DF | Marc Cucurella | Chelsea | 27 |
| DF | Alejandro Grimaldo | Bayer Leverkusen | 30 |
| DF | Pau Cubarsí | Barcelona | 19 |
| DF | Eric García | Barcelona | 25 |
| DF | Aymeric Laporte | Athletic Club | 32 |
| DF | Marc Pubill | Atlético Madrid | 22 |
| DF | Marcos Llorente | Atlético Madrid | 31 |
| DF | Pedro Porro | Tottenham Hotspur | 25 |
| MF | Mikel Merino | Arsenal | 29 |
| MF | Pedri | Barcelona | 23 |
| MF | Fabián Ruiz | Paris Saint-Germain | 30 |
| MF | Martín Zubimendi | Arsenal | 27 |
| MF | Gavi | Barcelona | 22 |
| MF | Rodri (C) | Manchester City | 29 |
| MF | Álex Baena | Atlético Madrid | 24 |
| FW | Mikel Oyarzabal | Real Sociedad | 29 |
| FW | Dani Olmo | Barcelona | 28 |
| FW | Nico Williams | Athletic Club | 23 |
| FW | Yéremy Pino | Crystal Palace | 23 |
| FW | Ferran Torres | Barcelona | 26 |
| FW | Borja Iglesias | Celta Vigo | 33 |
| FW | Víctor Múñoz | Osasuna | 22 |
| FW | Lamine Yamal | Barcelona | 18 |
(C) = captain. Squad confirmed by the RFEF on May 25, 2026. Average age 26.2, with Lamine Yamal (18) the youngest and Borja Iglesias (33) the oldest. Yamal, Cubarsí, Pubill, and Víctor Múñoz were World Cup debutants.
Spain World Cup Squad 2026 Results and Performance
Spain won Group H with seven points, then won every knockout tie they played. A goalless draw with debutants Cape Verde opened the campaign, before a 4-0 rout of Saudi Arabia and a 1-0 win over Uruguay sealed top spot.
In the knockouts they beat Austria 3-0, Portugal 1-0, Belgium 2-1 and France 2-0, then edged Argentina 1-0 after extra time in the final. Eight matches, seven wins, one draw, and just one goal conceded.
| Date | Match | Result | Round / Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 15, 2026 | Spain vs Cape Verde | 0-0 | Group H, Atlanta |
| Jun 21, 2026 | Spain vs Saudi Arabia | 4-0 | Group H, Atlanta |
| Jun 26, 2026 | Uruguay vs Spain | 0-1 | Group H, Guadalajara |
| Jul 2, 2026 | Spain vs Austria | 3-0 | Round of 32, Los Angeles |
| Jul 6, 2026 | Portugal vs Spain | 0-1 | Round of 16, Dallas |
| Jul 10, 2026 | Spain vs Belgium | 2-1 | Quarterfinal, Los Angeles |
| Jul 14, 2026 | France vs Spain | 0-2 | Semifinal, Dallas |
| Jul 19, 2026 | Spain vs Argentina | 1-0 (aet) | Final, MetLife Stadium |
Mikel Oyarzabal finished as Spain’s top scorer with five goals, including braces against Saudi Arabia and Austria and the semifinal penalty against France. Mikel Merino delivered late winners against Portugal and Belgium, Pedro Porro scored twice from defence, and Lamine Yamal, Fabián Ruiz, Álex Baena and Ferran Torres also found the net.
Across eight matches La Roja scored fourteen goals and conceded only one, the Charles De Ketelaere strike in the quarterfinal against Belgium. Unai Simón kept seven clean sheets, the meanest defensive record of any champion in modern World Cup history.
How Spain Won the 2026 World Cup Final
Spain dominated the final at MetLife Stadium but could not break Argentina down inside ninety minutes. Emiliano Martínez produced eleven saves, a record for a World Cup final, as Spain piled up twenty shots. Argentina did not register an attempt on goal until Lionel Messi was blocked in the 117th minute.
The game turned on the 90th minute, when Enzo Fernández was shown a second yellow card for a foul on Pau Cubarsí, leaving Argentina with ten men for extra time.
In the 106th minute Pedro Porro crossed, Nico Williams headed the ball down, and Ferran Torres swept it home from close range. Torres, a 62nd minute substitute for Oyarzabal, became only the second substitute ever to score the winning goal in a World Cup final.
Key Players of Spain’s Title Run
Ferran Torres | Barcelona Torres wrote his name into Spanish football history with the extra time goal that won the World Cup. Brought on for Oyarzabal in the 62nd minute, he stayed alert at the back post to finish Nico Williams’ knockdown and settle the final.
Mikel Oyarzabal | Real Sociedad Spain’s top scorer with five goals, including braces against Saudi Arabia and Austria and the semifinal penalty that beat France. He led the line in every knockout round before making way for the eventual matchwinner in the final.
Lamine Yamal | Barcelona Yamal turned 19 during the tournament and became a world champion, scoring against Saudi Arabia and winning the decisive penalty against France. His directness and close control made him one of the outstanding attackers of the competition.
Rodri (C) | Manchester City Spain’s captain lifted the trophy after a tournament of complete midfield control. Back to full fitness following the knee injury that wrecked his 2024/25 club season, the Ballon d’Or winner shielded the back four and set the tempo in every round.
Pau Cubarsí | Barcelona At 19, Cubarsí anchored the defence that conceded once in eight matches. He read danger early, defended the box calmly, and won the foul that reduced Argentina to ten men in the final. A genuine breakout star of the tournament.
Spain’s Road to the World Cup 2026 Title
Spain topped Group H and then won five straight knockout ties, beating Austria, Portugal, Belgium, France and Argentina without ever trailing in a match.
| Round | Date | Opponent | Venue | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Round of 32 | Jul 2, 2026 | Austria | Los Angeles Stadium (SoFi Stadium), Inglewood | Won 3-0 |
| Round of 16 | Jul 6, 2026 | Portugal | Dallas Stadium (AT&T Stadium), Arlington | Won 1-0 |
| Quarterfinal | Jul 10, 2026 | Belgium | Los Angeles Stadium (SoFi Stadium), Inglewood | Won 2-1 |
| Semifinal | Jul 14, 2026 | France | Dallas Stadium (AT&T Stadium), Arlington | Won 2-0 |
| Final | Jul 19, 2026 | Argentina | MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford | Won 1-0 (aet) |
See the World Cup 2026 final guide for the full match report, and the tournament schedule for every fixture and venue.
How Spain Qualified for World Cup 2026
Spain reached the finals through UEFA European qualifying, topping Group E without losing a match. Five wins and one draw gave them 16 points from a possible 18, with 21 goals scored and just two conceded.
Mikel Merino hit a hat trick in a 6-0 win over Turkey in Konya, and Spain sealed their place with a game to spare, winning 4-0 away in Georgia on November 15, 2025, Oyarzabal scoring twice.
Head Coach: Luis de la Fuente
Luis de la Fuente took charge of Spain in December 2022 after the Qatar World Cup exit under Luis Enrique. A former professional and long-time coach of Spain’s youth sides, he delivered quickly, winning Euro 2024 in his first major tournament by beating England 2-1 in Berlin. The 2026 World Cup completes a remarkable double.
His preferred setup is a 4-3-3 with Rodri anchoring the midfield, built on quick ball circulation and aggressive pressing. Spain did not just control possession, they pressed hard to win it back, and that system carried them from qualifying to the world title without a single defeat.
Group H Final Standings
Spain topped Group H ahead of debutants Cape Verde, who reached the knockouts in their first World Cup. Uruguay finished third and were eliminated, while Saudi Arabia went out bottom.
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spain | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 |
| 2 | Cape Verde | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 3 | Uruguay | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| 4 | Saudi Arabia | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
See the full breakdown at the 2026 World Cup groups hub.
FAQ About the Spain World Cup Squad 2026
Did Spain win the 2026 World Cup?
Yes. Spain beat Argentina 1-0 after extra time in the final at MetLife Stadium on July 19, 2026. Ferran Torres scored in the 106th minute to give Spain their second World Cup title after 2010.
Who scored the winning goal in the 2026 World Cup final?
Ferran Torres scored the winner in the 106th minute of extra time. The Barcelona forward came on for Mikel Oyarzabal in the 62nd minute and finished from close range after Nico Williams headed down a Pedro Porro cross.
How many World Cups has Spain won?
Spain have won two World Cups. Their first came in 2010 in South Africa, beating the Netherlands 1-0 after extra time, and their second in 2026, beating Argentina 1-0 after extra time.
Who was Spain’s top scorer at the 2026 World Cup?
Mikel Oyarzabal was Spain’s top scorer with five goals. He scored twice against Saudi Arabia, twice against Austria, and converted the penalty that opened the semifinal win over France.
Why were there no Real Madrid players in Spain’s squad?
For the first time in Spain’s World Cup history, Luis de la Fuente named no Real Madrid player. He picked on current form, favouring a Barcelona core of eight players plus in form names from the Premier League and elsewhere.
What formation did Spain play under Luis de la Fuente?
Spain played a 4-3-3. Rodri sat as the deepest midfielder, with Pedri and Gavi around him. Yamal and Nico Williams pushed high and wide, and the full backs overlapped when Spain controlled possession.
Spain World Cup Squad 2026: World Champions
The Spain World Cup Squad 2026 finished the job in New Jersey, adding the world title to the Euro 2024 crown and going unbeaten across the whole tournament. Eight matches, seven wins, fourteen goals scored and one conceded is the record of a side that controlled games from the first whistle to the last.
De la Fuente built it on a Barcelona core, a fully fit Rodri and a teenage front line, and the squad depth showed at the decisive moment when Ferran Torres came off the bench to win the final. With Yamal and Cubarsí both still teenagers, this Spain side looks built to stay at the top for years to come.
