In a historic move, Spain's FIFA World Cup squad for the upcoming tournament will not feature any players from Real Madrid. Coach Luis de la Fuente has included injured forwards Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams, who are expected to be fit for the tournament's start. Spain's campaign kicks off against Cape Verde on June 15 in Atlanta, followed by matches against Saudi Arabia and Uruguay. The squad notably includes eight players from Barcelona, the reigning La Liga champions, while Real Madrid, which had a disappointing season without major titles, will see its players competing for other national teams. De la Fuente emphasized that his focus is solely on national pride, regardless of club affiliations. Spain's recent achievements include winning Euro 2024 and the 2023 Nations League, although they have not progressed beyond the last 16 in the World Cup since their victory in 2010.