Who will captain Spain at FIFA World Cup 2026?
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Spain announced the final squad on May 25.
The upcoming edition of FIFA’s flagship tournament is now around the corner. The competition will kick off on June 11 and is all set to take place in Canada, Mexico and the USA.
The final list of players to represent Spain at the FIFA World Cup has now been unveiled. Before stepping foot on the biggest stage of football, they will compete against Peru and Iraq in international friendlies.
The Spain national football team consists of top stars such as Lamine Yamal, Ferran Torres, Nico Williams and others. During the 2022 edition of the mega competition, they were knocked out in the round of 16. They will not be looking to make similar mistakes this time around.
A total of 48 teams will be looking to battle for the mega prize in the extended tournament this time around. The final of the FIFA World Cup 2026 is scheduled to take place at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, USA, on July 19.
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Who will be Spain’s captain?
Manchester City’s Rodri is most likely to rock the captain’s armband for the Spain national football team at the upcoming edition of FIFA’s flagship tournament. With 61 appearances, the 29-year-old is the most experienced player for La Roja’s final 26-man squad.
Rodri has only scored one goal for his club this season, but has played an important role in controlling the ball well in the midfield. Alongside Pedri and Fabian Ruiz in the midfield, the 2024 Ballon d’Or winner is going to be a constant roadblock for the opponents.
The Luis de la Fuente-led side are placed in Group H. There, they will get to face Uruguay, Saudi Arabia and Cape Verde. With a star-studded lineup, La Roja are most likely to get through the group stage.
They are also one of the favourites to win the prestigious title. The Euro 2024 winners will surely make things tougher for other nations.
Who will captain Spain at the FIFA World Cup 2026?
With 61 caps for La Roja, Rodri is the most experienced player in the squad and is most likely to captain Spain.
Who is the head coach for the Spain national football team?
Luis de la Fuente since 2022.
When did Spain win the FIFA World Cup?
They have won the prestigious title only once, back in 2010.
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