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Luis de la Fuente
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Winners (2010)
Spain had to finish the job on the final day against Türkiye, but Luis de la Fuente still takes a gifted squad to World Cup 2026 built around Pedri, Rodri and Lamine Yamal.
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Spain qualified for World Cup 2026 after topping their UEFA section, though FIFA notes they were pushed all the way to the final day before a 2-2 draw with Türkiye in Seville confirmed their place. That detail matters because it reinforces the current identity of Luis de la Fuente's side: highly technical, hard to beat and still capable of being tested when the game becomes more physical or direct.
Winger
Barcelona
Yamal changes the emotional temperature of Spain's attack because he can create separation and final-third chaos in moments where possession alone is not enough.
Midfielder
Barcelona
Pedri remains the clearest expression of Spain's rhythm, especially when they want to dominate games through patient control rather than vertical surges.
Midfielder
Manchester City
No player better represents Spain's balance between structure and technical quality; his presence changes the stability of the entire side.
Winger
Athletic Club
Williams gives Spain direct running and speed on the outside, which keeps them from becoming too easy to crowd centrally.
Goalkeeper
Athletic Club
Tournament teams need calm in goal, and Simon gives Spain exactly that while fitting their build-up style.
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