May 11, 2026

Morata, Fabregas, Alonso Left Out Of Spain Squad For World Cup

By Promise Amadi

Spanish Head coach, Julen Lopetegui named his 23-man squad on Monday with Chelsea’s Alvaro Morata the headline name to miss out alongside Blues teammates Cesc Fabregas, Pedro and Marcos Alonso.

Manchester United’s David De Gea is the No 1 choice between the sticks with former Liverpool goalkeeper Pepe Reina backing him up.

Sergio Ramos will captain the side and is joined by Real Madrid teammates Marco Asensio, Dani Carvajal, Nacho and Lucas Vazquez.

Barcelona’s Andres Iniesta, who is leaving the Camp Nou after 22 years this summer, is also included. He of course scored the winning goal in the final back in 2010.

Full squad

Goalkeepers: David De Gea (Manchester United), Pepe Reina (Napoli), Kepa (Athletic Bilbao)

Defenders: Dani Carvajal, Sergio Ramos, Nacho (all Real Madrid), Jordi Alba, Gerard Pique (both Barcelona), Nacho Monreal (Arsenal), Cesar Azpilicueta (Chelsea), Odriozola (Real Sociedad)

Midfield: Sergio Busquets, Andres Iniesta (both Barcelona) Saúl, Koke (both Atletico), Thiago (Bayern) David Silva (Manchester City), Isco, Marco Asensio, Lucas Vázquez (all Real Madrid)

Forward: Iago Aspas (Celta), Rodrigo (Valencia), Diego Costa (Atletico)

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