Spain completes World Cup squad with Muñoz's arrival, trains in Tennessee heat

Spain's national soccer team, La Roja, has finalized its squad for the 2026 World Cup with the incorporation of Víctor Muñoz into full training sessions. The team is now preparing for their opening Group H match against debutants Cape Verde, scheduled for Monday in Atlanta. The squad gathered at Baylor School in Chattanooga, Tennessee, where they trained under the humid conditions, with temperatures reaching 30 degrees Celsius by the Tennessee River.

Coach Luis de la Fuente now has all 26 players available, presenting him with selection dilemmas. The team's recent practice included the popular 'el toro' passing game, and players like Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams, who had previously undergone a welcoming ritual of playful bumps from teammates, are vying for starting positions on the wings. The team's atmosphere appears positive, with players engaging in lighthearted drills and adapting to the environment.

Muñoz's arrival followed similar rituals for other players returning to collective training, including goalkeeper Unai Simón. The team's preparation focuses on acclimatizing to the conditions they will face in Atlanta. De la Fuente's challenge lies in deciding whether to field the theoretically starting wingers, Yamal and Williams, immediately against Cape Verde or to gradually integrate them into the tournament.