Spain head coach Luis de la Fuente has named a 26-man squad for the opening stretch of La Roja’s 2026-2027 UEFA Nations League campaign. Returning to action for the first time since lifting the World Cup in the summer, the world champions kick off a four-match schedule during the upcoming international break with a high-profile showdown against England at Wembley Stadium in a week’s time. De la Fuente has elected to make four changes to the squad that reached ultimate glory on the global stage, blending his established core with in-form domestic performers as Spain look to build upon their European Championship and World Cup triumphs.
The selection highlights key individual form in domestic football, led by Espanyol striker Roberto Fernández earning his spot in the national team setup. Fernández has surged into contention by establishing himself at the top of the race for the Zarra Trophy, awarded to the highest-scoring Spanish player in the league. His impressive performances allowed him to secure selection ahead of rival options including Camello, Espí, and Gonzalo. In defense, young Real Madrid center-back Dean Huijsen has earned a call-up after excelling under manager José Mourinho. Huijsen is included alongside defender Marc Cucurella, while Oscar Mingueza and Pepelu have both received their first senior international call-ups to complement an ambitious squad.
Barcelona feature heavily in De la Fuente’s plans, with seven players from the club selected for the upcoming Nations League encounters. Midfielder Fermín López returns to the international fold following a brilliant start to the current season. López was forced to watch Spain’s summer World Cup campaign from the sidelines due to an injury, but his strong form has earned him a swift return. He is joined by Barcelona new signing Rodri and midfield partner Pedri, alongside Dani Olmo, Lamine Yamal, Eric García, and Pau Cubarsí. Goalkeeper Joan García misses out on selection after sustaining a minor injury earlier this week in a match against Racing Santander.
The complete squad demonstrates balance and depth across every area of the pitch ahead of the Wembley trip. Unai Simón, David Raya, and Josep Martínez form the goalkeeping trio. The defensive line comprises Pedro Porro, Eric García, Pau Cubarsí, Aymeric Laporte, Dani Vivian, Dean Huijsen, Marc Cucurella, and Alejandro Grimaldo. In midfield, De la Fuente can lean on Rodri, Martín Zubimendi, Pedri, Fabián Ruiz, Mikel Merino, Dani Olmo, Álex Baena, and Fermín López. The forward line features Nico Williams, Yeremy Pino, Mikel Oyarzabal, Ferran Torres, Roberto Fernández, Lamine Yamal, and Víctor Muñoz.
Following their recent World Cup victory, which arrived directly on the heels of their European Championship title, Spain enter this international window intent on maintaining their standard of dominance. De la Fuente’s inclusion of top-tier domestic performers alongside his core world champions gives La Roja multiple tactical options across a demanding four-game fixture list. With Wembley hosting the opening fixture in seven days, Spain commence their latest UEFA Nations League journey with clear momentum and a heavily reinforced squad.
