Spain World Cup 2022 squad: Who’s in and who’s out?

KATHMANDU: Spain announced its 26-man squad for the FIFA World Cup 2022 on Nov 11, set to be played in Qatar from Nov 20, this year

The Spanish national team’s World Cup squad has been announced by head coach Luis Enrique.

Manchester United’s goalkeeper David De Ga has not been included in the Spanish team, while veteran defender Sergio Ramos has also not been included in the World Cup team.

Full Squad

Goalkeepers: Unai Simon (Athletic Club), Robert Sanchez (Brighton & Hove Albion), David Raya (Brentford FC).

Defenders: Cesar Azpilicueta (Chelsea FC), Dani Carvajal (Real Madrid), Eric Garcia (FC Barcelona), Hugo Guillamon (Valencia CF), Pau Torres (Villarreal CF), Aymeric Laporte (Manchester City), Jordi Alba (FC Barcelona), Jose Gaya (Valencia CF).

Midfielders: Sergio Busquets (FC Barcelona), Rodri Hernandez (Manchester City), Gavi (FC Barcelona), Carlos Soler (Paris St Germain), Marcos Llorente (Atletico de Madrid), Pedri Gonzalez (FC Barcelona), Koke Resurreccion (Atletico de Madrid).

Forwards: Ferran Torres (FC Barcelona), Nico Williams (Athletic Club), Yeremi Pino (Villarreal CF), Alvaro Morata (Atletico de Madrid), Marco Asensio (Real Madrid), Pablo Sarabia (Paris St Germain), Dani Olmo (RB Leipzig), Ansu Fati (FC Barcelona).

Spain, who is in Group E, will face Costa Rica in their first World Cup match on Nov 23.

Similarly, the second match will be played on Nov 28th against Germany, and the third match will be played on De 2nd against Japan.