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Joan García, Pubill, Eric García, and Víctor Muñoz Named in Spain's World Cup Squad

From ABC Color · () Spanish

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  • Spain's national football team roster for the upcoming World Cup includes goalkeeper Joan García, defenders Marc Pubill and Eric García, and forward Víctor Muñoz.
  • The team will begin its training camp on May 30 and play two friendly matches before the tournament begins on June 15.
  • Spain is grouped with Cape Verde, Saudi Arabia, and Uruguay in Group H.

Spain's national football team manager, Luis de la Fuente, has announced his squad for the upcoming World Cup, set to be held this summer in the United States, Mexico, and Canada. Among the selected players are goalkeeper Joan García, defenders Marc Pubill and Eric García, and forward Víctor Muñoz. Spain is scheduled to make its tournament debut on June 15 against Cape Verde.

The squad also features Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams, both of whom have recently dealt with muscular injuries. De la Fuente is reportedly counting on their recovery and significant contributions during the tournament. The Spanish team will commence its training camp on Saturday, May 30, at the Ciudad del Fútbol in Las Rozas, Madrid. Prior to the World Cup, they will play two friendly matches: one on June 4 against Iraq in La Coruña, and another on June 9 against Peru in Puebla, Mexico.

Spain has been drawn into Group H for the World Cup. Their campaign to secure a second world title will begin against Cape Verde on June 15. They will then face Saudi Arabia on June 21, and conclude their group stage matches against Uruguay on June 27. The full squad of 26 players includes: Goalkeepers: Unai Simón, David Raya, Joan García. Defenders: Pedro Porro, Marcos Llorente, Aymeric Laporte, Pau Cubarsi, Marc Pubill, Eric García, Marc Cucurella, Alejandro Grimaldo. Midfielders: Rodrigo Hernández, Martín Zubimendi, Pedri, Fabían Ruiz, Dani Olmo, Mikel Merino, Gavi, Alex Baena. Forwards: Lamine Yamal, Yeremy Pino, Ferrán Torres, Mikel Oyarzabal, Borja Iglesias, Nico Williams, Víctor Muñoz.

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Originally published by ABC Color in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.