The Spanish Football Federation has submitted a 55-man preliminary squad list to FIFA for the upcoming World Cup, co-hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada this summer. According to Spanish newspaper AS, the core group that won Euro 2024 dominates this provisional roster, with Barcelona contributing the most players at nine.
Key figures from last summer’s European triumph, including goalkeeper Unai Simón, Aymeric Laporte, Marc Cucurella, Rodri, Pedri, and Lamine Yamal, were all included as expected. The list also features several emerging talents and players with limited international experience—such as six goalkeepers including Joan García, Real Sociedad’s rising star Gorochan, and Monaco’s Ansu Fati. AS noted that “outstanding performances throughout the season earned them a spot,” and highlighted Real Sociedad’s strong presence with seven players, second only to Barcelona’s nine.
Other notable selections include Real Madrid’s Fran García and Gonzalo, as well as Atlético Madrid’s Pablo Barrios. By club, Barcelona and Real Sociedad lead, followed by Atlético Madrid (five), and Arsenal and Athletic Bilbao (four each). The final 26-man squad will be announced on May 25, putting coach Luis de la Fuente’s decisions under intense scrutiny.