The Spanish national team begins its journey to the 2026 World Cup in Las Rozas

Today the European champion's concentration begins, led by Luis de la Fuente, with the focus on the World Cup. The presence of 22 out of the 26 chosen players is expected, with special attention to the recovery plans for key players. **Preparation for the big event** The Spanish national team starts today its concentration in Las Rozas with an eye on the 2026 World Cup. Luis de la Fuente has called up 26 players, of whom the presence of 22 in the Ciudad del Fútbol is expected. Among them, recovery plans for Lamine Yamal, Mikel Merino, and Nico Williams stand out, who could be crucial from the start of the tournament against Cape Verde. **Load measurement and debutants** In the World Cup list, the high number of minutes accumulated by Alejandro Grimaldo, with 4,038, stands out. This data will be relevant in the preparation for the first friendly against Iraq. Additionally, seven debuts are anticipated in the team, with names like Leo Román, Jon Martín, and Javi Rodríguez among them. **New captaincy chain and clear objectives** With a renewed captaincy chain, the team seeks to change its history in the World Cups, following a series of disappointments in the last editions. De la Fuente and his team aim to turn around their performance in the World Cup, starting their journey on June 15 against Cape Verde in Atlanta.

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