MADRID, SPAIN - MAY 12: Luis de la Fuente, head coach of Spain, during the Desayunos Deportivos Europa Press with Luis de la Fuente at Camilo Jose Cela University on May 12, 2026 in Madrid, Spain.
(Photo By Oscar J. Barroso/Europa Press via Getty Images) Europa Press via Getty ImagesSpain boss Luis de la Fuente is preparing to announce his squad for World Cup 2026 and has dropped a few hints ahead of Monday’s big reveal.
Barcelona goalkeeper Joan Garcia is hoping to join a host of his club-mates in the squad, with De la Fuente saying he already knows which goalkeeper will be his No.
Spain will be without Fermin Lopez due to injury, but Gavi will be hoping to get the nod.
De la Fuente had some kind words for the midfielder regarding how he’s performed since returning from injury.
MADRID, SPAIN - MAY 12: Luis de la Fuente, head coach of Spain, during the Desayunos Deportivos Europa Press with Luis de la Fuente at Camilo Jose Cela University on May 12, 2026 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo By Oscar J. Barroso/Europa Press via Getty Images) Europa Press via Getty Images
Spain boss Luis de la Fuente is preparing to announce his squad for World Cup 2026 and has dropped a few hints ahead of Monday’s big reveal.
Barcelona goalkeeper Joan Garcia is hoping to join a host of his club-mates in the squad, with De la Fuente saying he already knows which goalkeeper will be his No. 1.
”Yes, yes. I’d even tell you the starting lineup. There will be three goalkeepers, not four,” he said in an interview with Mario Suarez.
The Spain boss also hinted at potential surprises on Monday when the squad is announced.
“The group of players is decided. It’s possible that some players who haven’t been called up before will be included,” he added.
Spain will be without Fermin Lopez due to injury, but Gavi will be hoping to get the nod. De la Fuente had some kind words for the midfielder regarding how he’s performed since returning from injury.
”We haven’t given him anything. He’s earned it after overcoming two very serious injuries. He’s in great form. When he’s not playing, he’s a player who is missed,” he explained.
