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Yamal headlines Spain squad as Real Madrid stars miss World Cup cut

Spain coach Luis de la Fuente named teenage sensation Lamine Yamal to his 2026 World Cup squad on Monday, while recalling Mikel Merino and Gavi after injury layoffs and excluding Real Madrid players for the first time in the nation’s World Cup history.

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France 24News report · May 25, 11:11 AM

Yamal headlines Spain squad as Real Madrid stars miss World Cup cut

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Spain coach Luis de la Fuente named teenage sensation Lamine Yamal to his 2026 World Cup squad on Monday, while recalling Mikel Merino and Gavi after injury layoffs and excluding Real Madri...

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Al Jazeera EnglishNews report · May 25, 11:49 AM

Yamal in Spain’s World Cup squad, but no room for Real Madrid players

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Yamal, one of eight Barcelona players named in the 26-man squad, with seven Arsenal players picked by Luis de la Fuente.

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CNA SingaporeNews report · May 25, 11:23 AM

Spain leave out Real Madrid players as Barcelona dominate World Cup squad

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