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Group H · FIFA World Cup 2026

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Squad, fixtures, results and team-specific news for fantasy and predictor players.

Squad

World Cup squad

Goalkeepers

#PlayerAgeCapsClub
1David Raya3112Arsenal F.C.
13Joan Garcia251FC Barcelona
23Unai Simón2957Athletic Bilbao

Defenders

#PlayerAgeCapsClub
2Marc Pubill230Atlético Madrid
3Álex Grimaldo3112Bayer 04 Leverkusen
4Eric García (footballer, born 2001)2519FC Barcelona
5Marcos Llorente3123Atlético Madrid
12Pedro Porro2716Tottenham Hotspur F.C.
14Aymeric Laporte3244Athletic Bilbao
22Pau Cubarsí1911FC Barcelona
24Marc Cucurella2823Chelsea F.C.

Midfielders

#PlayerAgeCapsClub
6Mikel Merino3041Arsenal F.C.
8Fabián Ruiz3041Paris Saint-Germain FC
9Gavi2228FC Barcelona
15Álex Baena2515Atlético Madrid
16Rodri (footballer, born 1996)3061Manchester City F.C.
18Martín Zubimendi2725Arsenal F.C.
20Pedri2440FC Barcelona

Forwards

#PlayerAgeCapsClub
7Ferran Torres2655FC Barcelona
10Dani Olmo2848FC Barcelona
11Yéremy Pino2421Crystal Palace F.C.
17Nico Williams2430Athletic Bilbao
19Lamine Yamal1925FC Barcelona
21Mikel Oyarzabal2952Real Sociedad
25Víctor Muñoz (footballer, born 2003)232CA Osasuna
26Borja Iglesias336RC Celta de Vigo
Predicted XI

Likely starting line-up

Predicted XI · 4-3-3
Goalkeeper
Unai Simón
Defence
Aymeric LaporteMarcos LlorenteMarc CucurellaEric García
Midfield
RodriMikel MerinoFabián Ruiz
Attack
Ferran TorresMikel OyarzabalDani Olmo

Based on squad selection and recent form. May change before kick-off.

Fixtures

Spain fixture list

Date Time Opponent H/A Venue Stage Result
Monday 15 June 2026 17:00 BST Cabo Verde Home Atlanta Stadium First Stage -
Sunday 21 June 2026 17:00 BST Saudi Arabia Home Atlanta Stadium First Stage -
Saturday 27 June 2026 01:00 BST Uruguay Away Guadalajara Stadium First Stage -
Results

Results and scoreline

Results will appear here as the tournament progresses. Check the news feed for the latest match outcomes.

Team news

Spain news and injury updates

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De la Fuente expects Yamal and Williams to be fit for Spain's World Cup opener

Al Jazeera, WION, Nigeria Info FM and The Peninsula Qatar all report Luis de la Fuente expects Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams to be available for Spain's World Cup opener against Cape Verde. This is a...

Fantasy/predictor impact: Fantasy/predictor: upgrade Yamal and Williams from 'likely absent/doubtful for opener' to 'expected available for Spain matchday 1'. Spain attacking p...

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De la Fuente defends perfect World Cup squad without Real Madrid players

ESPN reports Spain coach Luis de la Fuente has defended his decision to select no Real Madrid players in his final World Cup squad, calling the squad perfect and saying he has moved on from the club-c...

Fantasy/predictor impact: Fantasy/predictor: no direct player-pool impact as Spain squad was already confirmed without Real Madrid players. De la Fuente strong public defense r...

Confirmed

Spain confirm World Cup squad numbers: Olmo handed No. 10, Yamal keeps No. 19

Goal.com, Diario AS, Barca Blaugranes, DAZN and bolavip all report Spain have confirmed their official World Cup squad numbers. Dani Olmo has been handed the No. 10 shirt, while Lamine Yamal retains N...

Fantasy/predictor impact: Fantasy/predictor: squad numbers are a soft signal but the No. 10 to Olmo reinforces his expected central creative role in Spain's World Cup XI. Yamal...

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Yamal set to miss Spain's World Cup opener with hamstring; doubt for second group game [SUPERSEDED — see June 3 de la Fuente fitness upgrade]

The Athletic/New York Times, ESPN, FOX Sports, beIN SPORTS, FotMob, RealGM and MSN all reported Lamine Yamal was set to miss Spain's World Cup opener against Cape Verde due to a hamstring injury, with...

Fantasy/predictor impact: SUPERSEDED by June 3 de la Fuente fitness upgrade. See newer item at top of feed. The earlier negative signal has been overtaken by coach expectations...

Confirmed

Yamal returns to training ahead of Spain's World Cup opener

MARCA reports Lamine Yamal has returned to training as Spain eye their World Cup opener against Cape Verde. This is a tangible upgrade from earlier 'should be fit' language to on-pitch training eviden...

Fantasy/predictor impact: Fantasy/predictor: upgrade Yamal from 'expected fit but unproven' to 'back in training'. This supports keeping him in Spain attacking plans and captai...

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Fermín López ruled out of Spain's World Cup squad with foot fracture

BBC, FOX Sports, The Athletic and Diario AS report Barcelona midfielder Fermín López has been ruled out of Spain's 2026 World Cup squad after suffering a fracture in his right foot that requires surge...

Fantasy/predictor impact: Fantasy/predictor: remove Fermín López from Spain midfield pools entirely. Spain lose a versatile attacking-midfield option; this slightly thins Spain...

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Spain reports say Yamal should be fit for opener, but minutes still need proof

Current coverage from The Straits Times/CNA says Spain hope Lamine Yamal is fit to light up the World Cup, while TSN and Ghanaian Times report he will be ready for Spain's opening match, the latter at...

Fantasy/predictor impact: Fantasy/predictor: Yamal can stay in Spain attacking plans and captaincy/watchlist thinking, but do not treat him as a guaranteed full-90 until traini...

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